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Hawker Beechcraft Intent to Emerge from Chapter 11 as Standalone Company​

Hawker Beechcraft, Inc. (Hawker Beechcraft) today announced that it intends to emerge from Chapter 11 protection as a standalone company. Hawker Beechcraft also announced that it is no longer pursuing a transaction with Superior Aviation Beijing Co., Ltd. (Superior) because the parties could not reach agreement on the terms of a Plan Sponsorship Agreement. Robert S...

Learjet 75 and Global 6000 Jets Debut at NBAA 2012 Debut​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that its class-defining Learjet 75 aircraft and Global 6000 ultra long-range jet will make their National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) debuts at this year’s 65th annual conference and exhibition in Orlando, Florida, from October 30 to November 1, 2012.

“Our Learjet 75 mock-up and test aircraft are going to generate excitement as we’ve worked to take an already great product and make further improvements with its Bombardier Vision Flight Deck and all-new interior; we know that this jet will make a splash at this year’s show,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft...

Daher-Socata 850 Elite at AOPA Aviation Summit 2012​

DAHER-SOCATA’s Model Year 2012 TBM 850 Elite very fast turboprop aircraft will participate during this month’s Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit, being held October 11-13 in Palm Springs, California. As general aviation’s leading trade show, this event will provide attendees an opportunity to learn more about the TBM 850, which offers a unique capability in tailoring the passenger cabin to meet operators’ needs...

Diamond DA42 NG receives Transport Canada certification​

Diamond Aircraft has announced that Transport Canada has certified both regular and special mission versions of the DA42 NG, powered by Diamond’s proprietary Austro Engine AE300 jet-fuel piston diesel powerplant. “The Austro Engine powered DA42 is a great performer and we have already produced new aircraft and completed many conversions to Austro power of the first generation Thielert powered DA42s for export from our London facility,” said Peter Maurer, CEO of London Ontario based Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc....

Gulfstream Brunswick: Facility Needs Employees For Added Completions Work in 2013​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced plans to increase employment at its Brunswick, Ga., facility by approximately 20 percent in the next year to support growing volume in completions work. The site currently has 174 employees, including nearly 90 technicians. “Adding about 35 positions is significant growth for Gulfstream Brunswick and a boost to the community as a whole,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream Product Support...

Better results for Embraer Executive in Q3 2012​

In the third quarter of 2012 (3Q12), Embraer delivered 27 jets to the commercial aviation market and 13 to executive aviation. Deliveries year to date, at the end of September, total 83 commercial and 46 executive jets, seven more than for the same period of 2011.

Thirteen jets in total have been delivered for Q3 of 2012 under the business jet sector of Embraer. Eleven of the thirteen were business jets in the Light Jet market while two were in the Large Executive Jet market. Looking at the stats to date for 2012, forty-six business jets have been delivered by Embraer. Forty of them being in the Light Jet category and six in the Large Jet sector...

Assembly of First Flight Test Vehicle for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft Underway​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the cockpit and all fuselage sections for the CSeries aircraft’s first flight test vehicle (FTV1) have arrived at Mirabel, Québec, and that the assembly of FTV1 is in progress. Additionally, the first wings for the all-new CSeries aircraft are now being mated to the test airframe that will be used during the Complete Airframe Static Test (CAST)...

Bombardier Delivers First CRJ1000 NextGen Aircraft to Garuda Indonesia​

Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first of six CRJ1000 NextGen regional jets ordered by PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, the aircraft’s launch customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The Indonesian flag carrier also intends to operate 12 additional CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft through a third-party lease agreement and holds options on 18 more aircraft of the same type.

Garuda Indonesia was represented at the handover ceremony, held at Bombardier’s Mirabel, Québec facility, by Captain Agus Wahjudo, Executive Project Manager, Garuda Indonesia...

Cessna Announces Agreement with AirSprint for the Purchase of Nine Citation Business Jets​

Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, in conjunction with Innotech-Execaire, Cessna’s authorized sales representative in Canada, today announced an agreement with AirSprint Private Aviation, based in Calgary, Alberta, for a minimum of nine Citation CJ2+ aircraft. At a current retail price of $6.695 million per unit, this agreement represents a total retail value of approximately $60.255 million. The addition of the CJ2+ is positioned to support AirSprint’s focus on boutique customer service and regional private air travel...

Philippines Certifies the Phenom 300 by Embraer​

Embraer’s Phenom 300 light-category jet received certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), paving the way for sales in the region. The Phenom 300 is now certificated in more than 40 countries. “The Phenom 300 is a sophisticated jet that has been designed for high-utilization,” said José Eduardo Costas, Vice-President, Marketing and Sales – Asia Pacific, Embraer Executive Jets...

Mexico Added to Global 6000 Jet World Tour​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that, as part of its world tour, the Global 6000 aircraft is scheduled to make stops at various major cities in Mexico from October 17 to 20. “Customer feedback for our Global 6000 jet in Latin America is superb,” said Fabio Rebello, Regional Vice President, Sales, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft...

New Embraer Legacy 500 business jet finally emerges​

The Embraer Legacy 500 business jet program was affected by delays and setbacks due to problems associated with the aircraft's unique fly-by-wire control system. These challenges derailed the schedule for maiden test flights significantly. In fact, the first of four flight-test aircraft was rolled out last December, however, when the problems with the fly-by-wire system arose Embraer withdrew the aircraft from the public's view. Instead of an anticipated maiden test flight late last year, that has now been slated for fourth quarter 2012...

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will feature three Beechcraft products and its customer support capabilities at this year’s Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit from Oct. 11-13 in Palm Springs, Calif. HBC will feature a Beechcraft King Air C90GTx, a Beechcraft Baron G58 and a Beechcraft Bonanza G36 at the summit’s Airportfest surrounding the Palm Springs Convention Center. Also on display will be a Bonanza XTRA, one of the company’s most popular upgrades for the Bonanza model...

Learjet 45 XR First Jet Aircraft to Land at New Business Airport​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that its Learjet 45 XR aircraft was officially the first jet to land at the newly dedicated Rooks County Regional Airport on September 29. Governor Sam Brownback was on hand to inaugurate the new airport which was built to accommodate business jet travelers.

“We are honoured to have been able to participate in the dedication of the Rooks County Regional Airport,” said Ralph Acs, Vice President and General Manager, Learjet, Bombardier Business Aircraft...

Bombardier Secures Orders for Six Global Business Jets​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received firm orders for a total of six Global 6000 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $350 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft.

Global 6000 aircraft: The Global 6000 jet’s unrivalled cabin size and levels of comfort combined with a stand-up shower and the Bombardier Vision Flight Deck means no other purpose-built business jet comes close in terms of high-speed range capability and passenger comfort...

Cessna Citation M2 business jet​

What is the Citation M2? This is Cessna’s new Light business jet that bridges the gap between the CJ and Citation Mustang models. The new Citation M2 is run by two FADEC-controlled Williams International turbofans - FJ44-1AP-21-. These new engines are billed for better performance with approximately a ten to fifteen percent dependent on conditions. It is also more efficient on fuel consumption in long-range cruising mode over the previous engine set model...

Bombardier Secures Orders for Eight Business Jets​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of eight Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The firm orders consist of four Global 6000 aircraft and four Global 8000 aircraft. The customer has requested to remain unidentified at this time. The transaction is valued at approximately $500 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft.

“Bombardier’s Global aircraft portfolio is unique to our industry...

Bombardier Secures Orders for Five Global Business Jets​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of five Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The firm orders consist of four Global 6000 aircraft and one Global 8000 aircraft. The customer has requested to remain unidentified at this time. The transaction is valued at approximately $300 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft.

“There is strong momentum for our entire Global aircraft product line”, said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft...

DAHER-SOCATA exhibits its newly certified TBM850 at Moscow’s JetExpo exhibition ​

DAHER-SOCATA exhibits its TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft for the fourth time in Russia, with the company taking an active participation in the 5th annual JetExpo International Business Aviation Exhibition on 27—29 September in Moscow’s Vnukovo-3 Business Aviation Terminal, Europe’s busiest airport for corporate aviation. DAHER-SOCATA announced earlier this year the certification of its TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft family in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), including Russia...

ACJ stamping their presence with the ACJ319 at Jet Expo 2012​

With the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, the Airbus ACJ319 being exhibited at Jetexpo delivers unequaled comfort, space and freedom of movement - despite being similar in size externally to competing aircraft. Airbus corporate jets can also carry more people than other large business jets, allowing them to transport large company, government and family delegations, as well as smaller groups.

The Airbus ACJ319 on display is operated by Acropolis Aviation on VVIP charters, and is being exhibited at Jetexpo for the first time...