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Piper, Piper Deutschland to Display Aircraft at AERO Friedrichshafen​

Piper Aircraft Inc. and Piper Generalvertretung Deutschland are collaborating to display aircraft at the upcoming AERO Friedrichshafen 2013, to be held April 24-27. On display will be a single-engine Piper Meridian turboprop and a twin-engine Piper Seneca V. “Year after year, AERO Friedrichshafen is where serious general aviation buyers congregate from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa,” said Enrico Evers, Piper Regional Sales Director, EMEA. The trade show on the shores of Lake Constance is a prime meeting place for the aviation community and a key interface between industry and the public...

New Citation X First Production Unit Makes Debut​

Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, rolled out its first production unit of the new Citation X at the company’s Wichita, Kan., manufacturing facility. The new aircraft was first announced at NBAA in 2010. The new Citation X is best known for its top speed of Mach 0.935, making it the fastest civilian aircraft in the world. “Speed is the reason for flight. It was true for Clyde Cessna in 1927, and it’s true today,” said Scott Ernest, Cessna CEO...

Embraer Executive Jets Signs Deal for Lineage 1000 in China​

Embraer Executive Jets announced it had signed a deal for a Lineage 1000 ultra-large executive jet with a previously undisclosed Chinese customer at the press conference held [today] at the 2013 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE). Delivery of the aircraft is scheduled for May. The deal boosts Embraer Executive Jets’ overall order book in China to 29, including six Lineage 1000s, since the company delivered its first executive jet to this market in 2004.

“This sale reflects the ever growing popularity of Embraer Executive Jets in the China market,” said Ernest Edwards, President, Embraer Executive Jets...

Beechcraft displaying King Air 250, King Air C90GTx and Baron G58 at Aero Expo in Mexico​

Beechcraft Corporation announced today, along with its regional distributor Aerolineas Ejecutivas, that it will exhibit a Beechcraft King Air 250, King Air C90GTx and Baron G58 at the 10th International Aviation Trade Show & Convention (AeroExpo) from April 18-20 at the Toluca International Airport in Toluca, Mexico. Beechcraft has 53 percent of the worldwide business turboprop market and has a 41 percent market share in Mexico, where JetNet industry data shows 139 Beechcraft King Airs are registered...

FAA Certification Granted for Dassault’s Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS​

The FAA has certificated two newest members of the Falcon family of business jets, the Falcon 2000S and Falcon 2000LXS. The approval came just days after the aircraft received its EASA type certificate.

Falcon 2000S Background:

Unveiled in May 2011, the Falcon 2000S is the new entry level jet in the Falcon family. Equipped with a full slate of standard features, including upgraded EASy II avionics, FalconCabin HD+ entertainment system and a brand new fixed-configuration cabin designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA, the Falcon 2000S brings large cabin comfort to the super mid-size segment...

Dassault Begins 50th Anniversary Celebration with Restored Mystère 20 s/n 1​

The first Mystère 20, ancestor of today’s industry leading Falcon business jet line, is set to return to public view following a 3 year long radical facelift. The restored Mystère 20 s/n 1 was unveiled last week at the third annual Air & Space Museum Airshow, held at Le Bourget Airport, near Paris. It will next be shown at this year’s Paris Air Show, scheduled for June 17-23, before returning to its permanent home at the Air & Space Museum. S/n 1 is being presented in its flight test livery, together with a banner commemorating the world speed record set on June 10, 1965 by famed test pilot Jacqueline Auriol...

Dassault Falcon Jet to Feature Falcon 2000LX, Falcon 900LX and Falcon 7X at ABACE​

Dassault Falcon Jet will feature both the Falcon 7X as well as the Falcon 900LX and Falcon 2000LX at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) which will be held at Hongqiao Airport in Shanghai, China from April 16-18. The long range Falcon 7X has been enthusiastically received in China which is now the second largest market in the world for the tri-jet behind the United States. Dassault Falcon Jet expects to deliver about ten Falcon 7Xs in China this year and has a backlog of about 20 of the aircraft. Both the Falcon 2000S and the Falcon 2000LXS have attracted a strong market in China...

Beechcraft Receives Order for King Air B200 from Japanese Aviation Services Company​

Beechcraft Corporation announced today during the ongoing Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) an order from Nakanihon Air Service in Japan for a King Air B200 to be used for multi-purpose missions, such as maritime patrol, emergency medical service and passenger transportation. More than 7,000 Beechcraft King Air turboprops are operated in 127 countries around the world and have surpassed 60 million total flight hours...

Gulfstream's G650, G280 arrive in China for 2013 ABACE​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s two newest aircraft are participating in the company’s static display at the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE) in Shanghai. This is the first time the G650 and G280 are part of an air show in China. “We’re excited to bring the G650 and G280 as well as the G150, G450 and G550 to China for our customers to see in person,” said Scott Neal, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Gulfstream. “Bringing these five aircraft here demonstrates the commitment we’ve made to China and reflects our belief in the strength of this market...

Piper, ATP Reach Three-Year Fleet Purchase Deal for up to 100 Aircraft ​

Piper Aircraft Inc. and Airline Transport Professionals reached a three-year agreement today at SUN ‘n FUN International Fly In and Expo for the sale of multiple Piper Archer TXs. Piper and ATP jointly made the announcement on the second day of the aviation event in Lakeland. Airline Transport Professionals (ATP), America’s largest flight school, specializing in airline pilot training and pilot career development agreed to initially purchase a fleet of 15 Piper Archer TX single-engine piston-powered advanced training aircraft for delivery in late 2013...

Beechcraft Bringing Market-Leading King Air Turboprops to ABACE​

Beechcraft Corporation will focus its display at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) April 16-18 in Shanghai, China, on its line of business turboprops – a segment where it continues to see increasing interest, deliveries and market share throughout the Asia Pacific region. In its first major international show as the newly restructured Beechcraft Corporation, the company will showcase a Beechcraft King Air 350ER, King Air B200GT and King Air C90GTx at its static display. Analysis of recent JetNet industry data shows Beechcraft has a 64 percent market share in the business turboprop segment...

Embraer Executive Jets to Highlight Seven-Aircraft Portfolio at ABACE​

With its ultra-large Lineage 1000, large Legacy 650 and light Phenom 300 on static display, Embraer Executive Jets will promote its award-winning executive jets at the 2013 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE). The largest show dedicated to showcasing business aviation products and services in Asia, ABACE is scheduled for April 16-18, 2013 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, China. A press conference updating Embraer Executive Jets programs and new business advancements is scheduled for April 15th, 10:00-10:45am, in Press Conference Room No.1...

Cessna Citation Latitude Production On Track; East Coast Tour Takes Flight​

Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the production for the Citation Latitude aircraft, first announced in October 2011, is on schedule and making progress toward completion of full airframes this year. The next generation in business travel, the Latitude, with a maximum range of 2,500 nautical miles (4,630 kilometers), is designed to provide the most open, spacious, light, and refined cabin environment in this category of aircraft...

Bombardier to Showcase its Widebody Jets at ABACE 2013​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it will showcase two of its class-defining business aircraft at this year’s Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) show at Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport in China from April 16-18, 2013. On display will be two jets, the Challenger 605 and Global 6000 aircraft. “Bombardier is delighted to once again have the opportunity to showcase its products at ABACE”, said Michael Han, Regional Vice President, Sales, China...

Beechcraft’s Full Product Line on Display at 2013 Sun ’n Fun Fly-In​

Beechcraft Corporation is showcasing its current production lineup at this year’s Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo April 9-14 in Lakeland, Fla. The King Air 350i, King Air 250, King Air C90GTx, Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 will be on display at booths MD7-B/MD8-A at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. Beechcraft is also proud to host the Sun ‘n Fun show headquarters for the American Bonanza Society (ABS) as a key part of its exhibit...

Eclipse Receives Production Certificate for EA550 Final Assembly​

Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) received from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) an amended Production Certificate authorizing the final assembly, test, and certification of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. In order to earn this amended Production Certificate, EAI demonstrated all assembly, quality, inspection, and flight verification processes required by the FAA. The original Production Certificate (PC) granted to EAI last year allowed Eclipse to manufacture the EA550 and requisite parts in compliance with FAA approved type design, but required direct FAA oversight of the flight test and certification phases...

Embraer Executive Jets Delivers First Made-in-USA Phenom 300 to Customer​

Embraer Executive Jets handed over the first made-in-the-USA Phenom 300 to be delivered to a customer on March 29, 2013. The aircraft was delivered to an undisclosed customer who will use it to connect his business network in the U.S.. “This is a major milestone for Embraer Executive Jets and proves the maturity of our assembly facilities,” said Phil Krull, Managing Director Melbourne Assembly, Embraer Executive Jets. “We have quickened the manufacturing pace and will be able to accommodate a more demanding schedule...

Embraer Executive Jets Phenom 300 Sets Three Speed Records​

Embraer Executive Jets set three speed records for the light weight class C-1.f Group III (13,225 to 19,842 pounds), when a Phenom 300 flew from the Company’s headquarters at Melbourne International Airport (MLB) in Melbourne, FL, to Daugherty Field (LGB) in Long Beach, CA, with only one fuel stop. In the first leg, the aircraft travelled over a recognized course from MLB to El Paso International Airport (ELP) in El Paso, TX. The second leg traversed a recognized course between ELP and Long Beach. In addition, a record was claimed for an East-to-West course between MLB and LGB...

Bombardier to Extend Warranty on Challenger 605 Aircraft​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it will be extending the warranty of its Challenger 605 aircraft. Specifically, the basic warranty of its Challenger 605 business aircraft will be enhanced from the current three years or 3,000 hours to five years or 5,000 hours*. “Customer satisfaction is our top priority,” said Michel Ouellette, Vice President and General Manager, Challenger, Bombardier Business Aircraft...

Piper Displaying M-Class, Twin Class, Trainer Class at Sun ‘n Fun ​

Piper Aircraft’s static aircraft display at the 39th Annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In & Expo, held in Lakeland, Fla. April 9-14.2013 will feature representative aircraft from the company M-Class, Twin Class and Trainer Class offerings. On display from the company’s Twin Class offerings will be the Piper Seminole. This versatile twin-engine training airplane will complement a single-engine Piper Archer TX on display, rounding out the company’s Trainer Class offerings...