Mark Huber is an aviation industry veteran who has worked in the flight training, aircraft sales, aircraft component, and airport development businesses. He has flight time in more than 50 different and diverse aircraft, including helicopters, aerobatic aircraft, vintage warbirds, jet fighters, business jets and turboprops, and transport-category aircraft. He has jumped out of several of these—on purpose—with a parachute. His defense and aviation journalism has been published in a variety of national and international periodicals.

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Mark Huber

Less than two years after receiving FAA certification, Cessna is preparing to deliver its 100th Citation M2 light jet. “Since entering the market in December 2013, the M2 has quickly become the best-selling business jet in its class," said Kriya Shortt, Cessna senior vice president, sales and marketing.

 


The M2 has a maximum cruise speed of 404 knots, a range of 1,540 nm, can operate out of runways as short as 3,250 feet and will climb to 41,000 feet in 24 minutes. The aircraft is designed for single-pilot operations, seats seven, features the Garmin G3000 avionics suite and is powered by a pair of Williams FJ44 engines.

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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Some models are seeing high demand, others not so much

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New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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