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Eclipse Aerospace certified for production of new Eclipse 550 jet ​

During the first International Eclipse Dealer and Sales Conference held this past Friday in Albuquerque, Eclipse Aerospace, Inc., manufacturer of the world's first very light jet (VLJ), announced the official launch of initial production of the new Eclipse 550 twin–engine jet.

Now armed with an established supply chain, a new FAA production certificate, and a certified airframe, Eclipse is officially back in production with deliveries beginning in 2013...

Hawker Beechcraft takes off with 120-million dollars in new orders ​

The 2012 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) held in Geneva, Switzerland in mid May (May 14-16) proved to be a goldmine for Hawker Beechcraft with the company securing an estimated 120-million dollars in new orders for aircraft. The news could not have been any better for the Wichita manufacturer as it is still dealing with the negative shockwaves caused by its bankruptcy filing.

The manufacturer said that it secured orders for eleven aircraft including three units from its flagship model, the Hawker 4000 mid-size business jet...

Cessna ‘Citation Longitude mid-size business jet’ ​

Recently, Cessna unveiled a design for their brand new Citation dubbed the ‘Longitude’. The new business jet is in the mid-sized range and was unveiled by Cessna at the European Business Aviation Show. The Longitude draws from another luxury jet by Cessna, the Citation ‘Latitude’ that was launched last fall. However, the all-new Longitude will be is a larger aircraft with many improvements such as lightly swept wings and added small winglets. Additionally, the range of this new aircraft is expected to be 4,000 nautical miles and have an operating ceiling of 45,000-feet...

Bombardier ‘Learjet 85’ business jet​

Bombardier's Learjet brand is a familiar name to most. In fact, Learjet has been around since October 1963, when the original Learjet 23 took to the skies. Now, the brand is poised to introduce the Learjet 85, which is currently in development.

The Learjet 85 will be utilizing many of the advances in business jet technology. Inclusive is the extensive use of composite materials in the aircraft’s construction. In fact, she is the first Learjet to be fully built in composite materials. Several advantages are apparent with the use of composites such as the ability to have thinner cabin walls that translates into a larger interior cabin...

Jackie Chan takes delivery of Embraer Legacy 650 business-jet ​

Jackie Chan, Embraer’s Brand Ambassador, will assist the Company in promoting its entire line of executive aircraft, not only in the rapidly growing greater China market, but globally. “This delivery is a moment of historical importance to Embraer because it solidifies an already long and successful relationship between China and Embraer,” said Ernest Edwards, President, Embraer Executive Jets...

Gulfstream's 'G280' makes blistering transit between Paris and NYC​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s super mid-sized Gulfstream G280 recently set an unconfirmed city-pair speed record from Paris to White Plains, N.Y., making the flight in 7 hours, 40 minutes. Official recognition of this city-pair speed record by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pending.

The G280, which is nearing certification and entry-into-service later this year, took off from Paris Le Bourget Airport on May 17 and flew nonstop to Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., at an average speed of Mach 0.80 against an average 32-knot headwind...

Gulfstream Aerospace 'G650', 'G280' arrive at 2012 EBACE in Switzerland ​

Gulfstream Aerospace surprised the general public at the EBACE in Switzerland in May with their all-new G650 and G280 business jets. The company has been intensively testing the two models but still found the time to send them to the Show in Geneva. The two aircraft made a stunning statement by simply flying non-stop from Dulles International in Washington.

Furthermore stunning is the fact that the G650 completed the trip in under half the aircraft’s endurance range, some 6 hours and 55 minutes. The smaller Gulfstream, the G280 did the trip in approximately 7 hours and 47 minutes...

Gulfstream 'G450' crosses Atlantic utilizing biofuel and becomes first business jet to do so​

A Gulfstream G450 recently became the first business jet to cross the Atlantic using biofuels. The Honeywell-operated aircraft flew from North America to Europe using a 50/50 blend of Honeywell Green Jet Fuel and petroleum-based jet fuel powering one of its Rolls-Royce Tay Mk 611-8C engines. The G450 was also the world's first business jet to be powered by a biofuel.

“We're proud to be part of this aviation milestone,” said Pres Henne, senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream...

Embraer delivers first 'Legacy 650' Executive Jet​

Embraer delivered the first large category Legacy 650 executive jet, last Friday, to Amsair Aircraft Limited, owned by Lord Alan Sugar. The recently certified aircraft, to be based at London Stansted Airport (STN), U.K., will be operated by Titan Airways Executive, a VIP charter company, and will receive support and maintenance services from Inflite, an Embraer authorized service center in the U.K.

“This is a very exciting time for Embraer to deliver the first Legacy 650 executive jet to Amsair Aircraft Limited,” said Colin Steven, Embraer Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Europe, Africa and the Middle East – Executive Jets...