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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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In The Works: Hawker Beechcraft King Air C90GTi
The FAA awarded certification to the King Air C90GTi on January 28, and Hawker Beechcraft has begun deliveries, so it’s time to remove the turboprop twin f
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In The Works: SSBJ
The prospect of designing a supersonic business jet that meets market requirements and environmental noise constraints at a price that will attract buyers
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In The Works: Cessna 850 Citation Columbus (née Large Cabin Concept)
Cessna’s newest project, first unveiled as a concept airplane at NBAA 2006 and dubbed the Large Cabin jet, is now the biggest jet in the company’s lineup a
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In The Works: Grob Aerospace SPn
Grob has delayed certification of its all-composite SPn utility jet from the first quarter until the fourth quarter of this year.
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Cessna Columbus To Employ Fly-by-wire Technology
Cessna announced today that the Citation Columbus 850 large-cabin business jet will employ “hybrid” fly-by-wire technology for the flight controls, using a
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There’s Still a Glimmer of Hope for ATG Javelin
Since suspending the development of the Javelin very light jet program in late December, the board of directors at Aviation Technology Group has continued
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Emirates A380 to Land in New York October 1
Emirates Airline confirmed yesterday that it will start flying one of its first Airbus A380s nonstop between Dubai and New York JFK Airport on October 1.
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50Dash4: Power Transplant
After a record 30-year run, Dassault quietly stopped building its once popular Falcon 50 last spring.
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FAA Reveals Phenom 100’s Prelim Mtow
The FAA revealed in its special conditions for the Phenom 100 a preliminary number for the very light jet’s maximum takeoff weight.
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FAA Certifies Two Hawker Beech Aircraft
The FAA on January 28 certified the Hawker Beechcraft King Air C90GTi, the latest version of the twin turboprop still popular 44 years after its introducti
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Cessna Completes CJ4 Wing Mate
Cessna Aircraft completed the wing mate on the first Citation CJ4, the largest member of the CJ series.
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Quest Delivers Second Kodiak
Quest Aircraft recently delivered the second Kodiak turboprop single to come off the production line to Spokane Turbine Center.
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BA A318s To Fly London City - New York Route
British Airways last month announced plans to create a business-class service from London City Airport (LCY) to New York via Shannon, Ireland.
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Eclipse says EASA OK on track
Eclipse Aviation expects to obtain EASA certification of the Eclipse 500 this year, and according to an EASA spokeswoman, certification work on the very li
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ExecuJet Logs More Aerion SSBJ Orders
Aerion and international sales distributor ExecuJet Aviation Group last month at the Singapore Airshow secured letters of intent for three more Aerion supe
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Canada LenDs $20M to Diamond for D-Jet
Diamond Aircraft last month received a $19.6 million “repayable investment” from the Canadian government for research and development of its $1.4 million s
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With engines running, Superjet poised for flight
The Powerjet SaM146 turbofan chosen to power the Sukhoi Superjet 100 finished the first phase of flight testing on the program’s Ilyushin Il-76LL testbed e
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Twin Otter development continues
Viking Air’s relaunch of the fabled Twin Otter is progressing on schedule, and the first modified airplane incorporating all the planned new features of th
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Announcing Columbus, Cessna commits to large-cabin Citation
After extensive market research and more than a year of showing prospective customers a cabin mockup of a large-cabin jet, on January 24 Cessna Aircraft fo
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Spectrum takes a go-slow approach to jet development럐
In the wake of the recent failure of several competitors, Spectrum Aeronautical is moving ahead cautiously on the development of its all-composite S-40 mid
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Pogo Sets Possible Price Parameters for IPO
Pogo Jet this week filed an amendment to its S-1 registration statement for an initial public offering of stock to finance the company’s entry into the ver
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Eclipse, Etirc Scout Russian VLJ Plant Location
Eclipse Aviation and its investor/European distributor, Etirc Aviation, yesterday said the team is making progress toward establishing an Eclipse 500 manuf
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ITT specializes in ‘letting it go’
To take a place in the top ten United States defense companies represents an achievement by any measure, and ITT (Stand No.
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XP-1 patroler is on target for delivery
Kawasaki Heavy Industries aims to deliver the first XP-1 fixed-wing maritime patroller to Japan’s defense ministry by the end of this year.
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Cessna sees demand in Asia Pacific
Demand for aircraft in the Asia Pacific region has become increasingly diverse, to the delight of Cessna senior vice president of sales and marketing Roger
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ATR hits Pac Rim paydirt during show
ATR announced regional turboprop orders from two South Pacific operators here yesterday.
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World awaits Singapore’s selection
It might seem strange that the aerospace world awaits with such anticipation Singapore’s choice of advanced jet trainer, especially since it will probably
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Airbus mulls 10-abreast A350XWB for AirAsia
Airbus is studying 10-abreast seating for its A350WXB following interest from low-cost airlines including AirAsia, which has inquired a potential 25-aircra
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First KC-767 delivered to Japan as U.S. KC-X decision comes due
Boeing delivered the first of four KC-767 Tankers to Japan yesterday, 15 months behind schedule.
