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Cessna Increases Number of Mobile Service Units
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, introduced another Mobile Service Unit based at Atlantic Aviation, a fixed base operator at Birmingham International Airport in Alabama. Cessna Mobile Service Units (MSU) provide on-site technical expertise and immediate support for over 6,000 Cessna Citation jets in operation worldwide. The specially outfitted trucks carry many of the tools and equipment found in Cessna Citation Service Centers and can perform a variety of service related procedures up to and including engine exchanges...
HondaJet using new Garmin 3000 Displays and cabin management system
Honda Aircraft Company today made several announcements during its media briefing at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exposition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, that underscore progress and momentum toward certification of the HondaJet light business jet.
"Honda Aircraft is advancing toward certifying the HondaJet and delivering the aircraft to customers," said Michimasa Fujino, President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company. “We are committed to deliver the world's most advanced light jet to our customers...
Embraer's Phenom 300 Earns Canadian Type Certificate
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) granted a type certificate to Embraer for its Phenom 300 light jet. The Phenom 300, which received its initial certification by U.S. and Brazilian aviation authorities in 2009, is now certificated in more than 40 countries.
“Transport Canada’s certification strengthens our position in Canada, a market which is already exhibiting strong potential for Embraer,” said Bob Knebel, Vice President Sales for North America, Embraer Executive Jets. “We have delivered more than 300 Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 executive jets worldwide, 50% of which have gone to the North American market...
Piper Sells Another European Meridian at Cannes AirShow
Building on a robust first half of 2012 in Europe, Piper Aircraft Inc. and Winters Aviation sold the tenth new M-Class single-engine aircraft for delivery into the continent this year. The latest transaction, involving a M-Class Meridian single-engine turboprop, was completed this past week during the Salon de l’Aviation Générale de Cannes at Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (LFMD). The new Meridian will begin service with a business owner in Spain later this year. Standard equipped list price for a Piper Meridian is $2,133,650. M-Class aircraft include the turboprop Meridian, pressurized piston-engine Mirage and unpressurized piston Matrix...
Gulfstream celebrates 3000th FAST support mission
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently completed the 3,000th operator-assistance flight by its Field and Airborne Support Teams known as Gulfstream FAST. The mission milestone was achieved 10 years after Gulfstream launched the first-of-its-kind airborne maintenance and support service in May 2002. Gulfstream FAST members can be dispatched by airplane, train, automobile or van to resolve maintenance issues for Gulfstream aircraft worldwide 24 hours a day, seven days a week...
Airbus wins first corporate jet sale in Japan
Airbus has won its first corporate jet sale in Japan, adding a new customer and building on its widespread and growing presence in the important Asia-Pacific market. The aircraft, an Airbus ACJ318, has the widest and tallest cabin of any corporate jet, while being similar in size externally to traditional business jets.
“Our first Airbus corporate jet sale in Japan builds on the growing presence of our modern airliner family, as well as encouraging greater use of business jets to help grow what is, today, the world’s third-largest economy,” says Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers, John Leahy...
Hawker Beechcraft Services Announces Six Orders for G1000 Upgrades on King Air 300/350 Aircraft
Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) today announced it has taken orders for six Garmin G1000® fully integrated flight deck installations for the Beechcraft King Air 300/350. Garmin recently received the supplemental type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for this upgrade (SA01535WI-D), enabling operators of King Air 300/350 aircraft to enjoy the benefits of integrated flight information systems on large, high-definition displays...
Cessna Sees Strong European Future for Citation M2
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, said today at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) that the company foresees a strong European future for the planned light business jet, the Citation M2, scheduled to enter service in 2013. Speaking at EBACE, Joe Hepburn, Cessna’s senior vice president, Customer Service, said: “There is already significant interest in the Citation M2 from our customers in Europe. Operator feedback and owner insight have indicated a European market demand for a Citation with the size, speed and range of the Citation M2...
Hawker Beechcraft Announces JoinJet Order for Hawker 400XPR at EBACE
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced a new order for its Hawker 400XPR. JoinJet, the Nordic charter and aircraft management company, is following yesterday’s agreement to purchase a Hawker 4000 with an order for a Hawker 400XPR as it seeks to expand its charters services. JoinJet and GCS also reached a follow-on agreement to provide high-speed data access on its Hawker fleet, which includes the just announced Hawker 4000, Hawker 800XPR, Hawker 800XP and the Hawker 400XPR...
Bombardier Nets Global Business Aircraft Order
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received firm orders for a total of eight Global business aircraft from an undisclosed customer. The orders consist of three Global 6000 and five Global 8000 jets. The transaction is valued at approximately $507 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft.
“Bombardier’s Global aircraft portfolio is unique to our industry. Together, the Global aircraft family offers range, cabin volume and Vision Flight Deck commonality that is unmatched by any competitive product,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft...
Maiden flight of the new Diesel DA52 from Diamond Aircraft
The DA52 is the newest twin engine airplane from Diamond Aircraft powered by two Austro Engine 180 hp turbo-diesel engines, AE300E. The maiden flight was performed by Christian Dries (Chairman) and Ingmar Mayerbuch (Head of Flight Test).
Our DA52 is designed to carry up to seven people. At 02:30 local time Wiener Neustadt take off was performed with a gross weight of 1,780 kg. With five knots headwind the take off roll was less than 300 m without flaps. Landing gear was retracted and initial climb rate stabilized at 1,700 fpm. The new flagship of Diamond continued its climb to 12,000 ft in less than nine minutes with 120 kts (IAS)...
Waiting list for new Cirrus jet displays customer loyalty
About 45 owners and prospective buyers of the Cirrus [Vision SF50] jet, which will be built in Duluth, turned out for a jet showing last week at the Rochester [Minnesota] International Airport. Michael Marto does a lot of traveling for his businesses. And it’s wearing him down. “We see clients all over the country for entertainment events,” said Marton, president and CEO of Executive Visions, Inc., in Atlanta...
Gulstream Recieves EASA AND FAA Approval For GV/GIV/GIV-SP/G400/G300 Cockpit Upgrade
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced today that it recently received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to retrofit Gulfstream GV, GIV, GIV-SP, G400 and G300 aircraft with the cockpit upgrade known as PlaneDeck ™.
The optional upgrade, an exclusive for Gulfstream operators, converts the primary flight display from cathode ray tube to liquid crystal. Gulfstream’s six-panel display configuration remains the same...
Airbus ACJ318, ACJ319, ACJ320 and ACJ321
Airbus’ ACJ318, ACJ319, ACJ320 and A321 are the new top-end of the market, delivering cabins that are approximately twice as wide as traditional business jets, but without taking up a lot of additional ramp space. Their cabins are the widest and tallest of any business jet.
In addition, the Airbus ACJ318, ACJ319 ACJ320 and A321 are able to carry larger executive, family and government groups – allowing them to serve a purpose that traditional business jets cannot. All three have the range to fly inter-incontinently, as well as nonstop within continents – while providing unprecedented cabin comfort and capacity...
Hawker Beechcraft Sells Hawker 4000 to Romania-based Charter Operator
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC), the world-leading manufacturer of business, special mission, light attack and trainer aircraft, today announced the sale of a Hawker 4000 jet to InterAviation, a charter company based at Bucharest Baneasa Airport, Romania.
InterAviation caters to business travelers, government officials and families looking for transportation throughout the Middle East, Europe, Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States in particular...
Cessna and NetJets Sign Purchase Agreement for Up to 150 Citation Latitude Business Jets
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that it signed a purchase agreement with NetJets® Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, for delivery of up to 150 Citation Latitude business jets, with initial deliveries beginning in 2016. “We are very excited to enhance our longstanding relationship with NetJets by producing the Citation Latitude for them and their customers,” said Cessna President and CEO Scott Ernest. “The Latitude is a game-changer, not only for the Cessna line of products, but for the industry...
Excel Sport-Jet II Aircraft Taking Shape
With the fuselage almost complete and the wing components arriving within a few weeks, the Sport-Jet II is coming together as expected. The new aircraft will now have its wings and horizontal tail constructed out of aluminum providing a simpler build process for the kit builder. The wing is constructed using a CNC milled spar and hydro formed ribs giving the wing extremely tight tolerances from root to tip.
The composite tail section will be arriving within a few weeks as well and will keep the Sport-Jet II on track for completion this summer. Taxi tests and first flights will follow soon thereafter...
Diamond D-JET resumes Flight Test Program
Diamond Aircraft has resumed flight testing of its D-JET prototypes, following their temporary grounding after a funding shortfall and significant employee furloughs in March, 2011. “Our team's spirits are certainly lifted with the resumption of flight activities” said Peter Maurer, President...
Embraer And Avic Announce Joint Venture To Build Executive Jets In China
During China´s Prime Minister Wen Jiabao’s visit to Brazil for the Rio+20 Conference, in a signing ceremony witnessed by leaders from both nations, Embraer S.A. (BOVESPA: EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ) and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) signed an agreement to build Embraer’s Legacy 600/650 executive jets in China, using the infrastructure, financial resources and workforce of their joint venture Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd. (HEAI), which started operations in 2002...
Dassault’s New ‘Falcon 2000S’ reaches flight test milestone
Dassault's newest aircraft, the twin-engine Falcon 2000S, has completed its first year of flight testing. As of today, the test aircraft has accumulated nearly 300 flight hours in more than 100 flights. The rigorous test flight program has demonstrated and confirmed the expected performance of the Falcon 2000S. Outfitted with inboard slats and winglets that work together to reduce landing speeds, the 2000S also features a unique autobrake system which will allow it to access shorter and more challenging runways than any other aircraft in its category...
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