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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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Challenger 605 Offers Revamped Interior, Avionics

The Challenger 605, announced this afternoon, will feature upgrades in the cockpit and cabin over the Challenger 604, which will be replaced following expe

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February 7, 2007

New Hawker 800 Series Derivative Grows Winglets

Beginning next January, Raytheon is scheduled to start delivering the winglet-equipped Hawker 850XP, successor to the Hawker 800XPi.

Aircraft

February 7, 2007

It's a Plus for the Citation Encore

Not satisfied to rest on its laurels of introducing 25 new or derivative Citations in the last 10 years, Cessna used the NBAA venue to introduce its 26th m

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February 7, 2007

Falcon 7X Might Go 6,000 Miles; 2000DX Introduced

Changes to the Dassault Falcon 7X, now in flight test, could increase its range to as much as 6,000 nm at Mach 0.80, Dassault Aviation said today.

Aircraft

February 7, 2007

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Comments Closed on Proposal to Limit non-UK Aircraft

The UK Department for Transport is expected to decide early next year whether it will proceed with plans to restrict the amount of time foreign-registered

Aircraft

February 7, 2007

Maintenance tracking service available to BBJ operators

Boeing Business Jets selected Flightdocs of Babylon, N.Y., as a factory-authorized maintenance tracking service for BBJ operators.

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February 7, 2007

Fokker 50 props under scrutiny

In response to oil leaks, Dutch civil aviation authorities have instructed operators of Fokker 50 twin turboprops to check the propellers after each flight

Aircraft

February 6, 2007

Sukhoi, Boeing and Snecma officially launch RRJ program

The technical board composed of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, Boeing and associate member Snecma officially launched the Russian Regional Jet program last month f

Aircraft

February 6, 2007

Learjet 60 package offer extended

Bombardier Aerospace director of Learjet products Brad Nolen told AIN that the company has extended indefinitely the Learjet 60 “complete package offer,” w

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February 5, 2007

Cessna mates wing of first Citation Mustang

The first Citation Mustang conforming prototype got its wings on the morning of February 3.

Aircraft

February 5, 2007

In The Works: Eclipse 500

Eclipse Aviation last month announced that its next two FAA-conforming Model 500 very light jets, N502EA and N504EA, have completed wing mate and are stand

Aircraft

February 5, 2007

In The Works: Utilicraft FF1080-300

Utilicraft Aerospace Industries, a spin-off of American Utilicraft, last month gave Metalcraft Technologies (MTI) the go-ahead to construct the initial sub

Aircraft

February 5, 2007

In The Works: Dassault Falcon 900DX

While all eyes were on the Falcon 7X last month for its public unveiling, Dassault’s new Falcon 900DX was quietly making its way down the assembly line in

Aircraft

February 5, 2007

Gulfstream Adds In-flight Internet to G200

After adding high-speed Internet capability late last year to the optional upgrade menu in a number of its large-cabin airplanes, Gulfstream is now offerin

Aircraft

February 5, 2007

Airbus, Boeing intensify competition for market

Battle lines are being drawn as Boeing Business Jets, which saw sales of its BBJ series slow to a trickle over the past couple of years, now faces the seri

Aircraft

February 5, 2007

Learjet 45 Approved for London City

Bombardier’s Learjet 45 has completed certification to fly into London City Airport– the downtown facility with a 5.5-degree steep approach and a single 4,

Aircraft

February 5, 2007

Saab 2000 Returns to Lugano

Swiss International Air Lines may again fly its Saab 2000 turboprops into Switzerland’s Lugano Airport under a new indirect IFR approach procedure proposed

Aircraft

February 2, 2007

Embraer considers developing new aircraft for bizav

Embraer’s corporate aviation division is preparing to present the business case for one or more new aircraft programs, with the hope of getting a developme

Aircraft

February 2, 2007

‘Lula’s’ government flies new Airbus ACJ

In early January, after years of controversy, the Brazilian government took delivery of a new head-of-state aircraft that will be used primarily to carry P

Aircraft

February 2, 2007

Gulfstream makes progress toward first flight of G150

The Gulfstream G150, which the Savannah, Ga.-based company describes as the first wide-cabin, long-range, midsize business jet, rolled out January 18 in el

Aircraft

February 2, 2007

Aircraft

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.

Latest

Challenger 605 Offers Revamped Interior, Avionics

The Challenger 605, announced this afternoon, will feature upgrades in the cockpit and cabin over the Challenger 604, which will be replaced following expe

New Hawker 800 Series Derivative Grows Winglets

Beginning next January, Raytheon is scheduled to start delivering the winglet-equipped Hawker 850XP, successor to the Hawker 800XPi.

It's a Plus for the Citation Encore

Not satisfied to rest on its laurels of introducing 25 new or derivative Citations in the last 10 years, Cessna used the NBAA venue to introduce its 26th m

Falcon 7X Might Go 6,000 Miles; 2000DX Introduced

Changes to the Dassault Falcon 7X, now in flight test, could increase its range to as much as 6,000 nm at Mach 0.80, Dassault Aviation said today.

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Comments Closed on Proposal to Limit non-UK Aircraft

The UK Department for Transport is expected to decide early next year whether it will proceed with plans to restrict the amount of time foreign-registered

Maintenance tracking service available to BBJ operators

Boeing Business Jets selected Flightdocs of Babylon, N.Y., as a factory-authorized maintenance tracking service for BBJ operators.

Fokker 50 props under scrutiny

In response to oil leaks, Dutch civil aviation authorities have instructed operators of Fokker 50 twin turboprops to check the propellers after each flight

Sukhoi, Boeing and Snecma officially launch RRJ program

The technical board composed of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, Boeing and associate member Snecma officially launched the Russian Regional Jet program last month f

Learjet 60 package offer extended

Bombardier Aerospace director of Learjet products Brad Nolen told AIN that the company has extended indefinitely the Learjet 60 “complete package offer,” w

Cessna mates wing of first Citation Mustang

The first Citation Mustang conforming prototype got its wings on the morning of February 3.

In The Works: Eclipse 500

Eclipse Aviation last month announced that its next two FAA-conforming Model 500 very light jets, N502EA and N504EA, have completed wing mate and are stand

In The Works: Utilicraft FF1080-300

Utilicraft Aerospace Industries, a spin-off of American Utilicraft, last month gave Metalcraft Technologies (MTI) the go-ahead to construct the initial sub

In The Works: Dassault Falcon 900DX

While all eyes were on the Falcon 7X last month for its public unveiling, Dassault’s new Falcon 900DX was quietly making its way down the assembly line in

Gulfstream Adds In-flight Internet to G200

After adding high-speed Internet capability late last year to the optional upgrade menu in a number of its large-cabin airplanes, Gulfstream is now offerin

Airbus, Boeing intensify competition for market

Battle lines are being drawn as Boeing Business Jets, which saw sales of its BBJ series slow to a trickle over the past couple of years, now faces the seri

Learjet 45 Approved for London City

Bombardier’s Learjet 45 has completed certification to fly into London City Airport– the downtown facility with a 5.5-degree steep approach and a single 4,

Saab 2000 Returns to Lugano

Swiss International Air Lines may again fly its Saab 2000 turboprops into Switzerland’s Lugano Airport under a new indirect IFR approach procedure proposed

Embraer considers developing new aircraft for bizav

Embraer’s corporate aviation division is preparing to present the business case for one or more new aircraft programs, with the hope of getting a developme

‘Lula’s’ government flies new Airbus ACJ

In early January, after years of controversy, the Brazilian government took delivery of a new head-of-state aircraft that will be used primarily to carry P

Gulfstream makes progress toward first flight of G150

The Gulfstream G150, which the Savannah, Ga.-based company describes as the first wide-cabin, long-range, midsize business jet, rolled out January 18 in el

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