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

Japan to test next-gen SST concept

apan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) plans soon to resume flight tests of a remote-controlled scaled experimental airplane in its quest to develop a

Aircraft

October 19, 2006

Ibis Ae270 likely needs wing redesign

While Ibis Aerospace officials have been cheering publicly for months that the Ae270 Spirit turboprop single is nearing FAA and EASA approval, their mood b

Aircraft

October 18, 2006

In The Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

Aviation Technology Group’s Javelin twinjet prototype completed its maiden flight from Denver Centennial Airport on September 30.

Aircraft

October 18, 2006

In The Works: Cessna CJ2+

Cessna received FAA type certification of its CJ2+ on October 3.

Aircraft

October 18, 2006

Videos

In The Works: Embraer VLJ and LJ

Last month Embraer released more details about its very light jet and light jet programs.

Aircraft

October 18, 2006

Business Jet Technologies Gains FAA OK for GII/IIB RVSM Package

Business Jet Technologies last month announced FAA certification for the company’s reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM) compliance package for the G

Aircraft

October 18, 2006

SkyWest To Fly 22 More CRJ700s

SkyWest Airlines and Bombardier have agreed to convert a firm order for 18 CRJ200s held by SkyWest’s new Atlantic Southeast Airlines division to positions

Aircraft

October 18, 2006

Chautauqua Transfers Last 170

Indianapolis-based Chautauqua Airlines has transferred the last of its once 23-strong fleet of Embraer 170 jets to its sister carrier, Shuttle America.

Aircraft

October 18, 2006

New Jet Single to be Unveiled at NBAA

Look for a new single-engine jet to be unveiled at the NBAA Convention this month.

Aircraft

October 17, 2006

Mustang Not For Air-Limo Network

Few if any Mustang orders are for very light (VLJ) jet air-limo operators, and Cessna seems neither surprised nor alarmed.

Charter & Fractional

October 17, 2006

Avanti II Awarded EASA Certification

Piaggio received EASA certification for the Avanti II, an upgraded version of the turboprop twin.

Aircraft

October 17, 2006

Global 5000 Joins FAA Tech Center Fleet

The FAA’s William J.

Aircraft

October 17, 2006

Williams-powered learjet STC Delayed

Spirit Wing Aviation of Edmund, Okla., said it now expects to receive STC approval for its $2.2 million SpiritLear–a re-engined Learjet 25–in the first qua

Aircraft

October 17, 2006

Embraer Legacy Deliveries Increase

Embraer reported it delivered eight Legacys in the first nine months of this year compared with five in the same period last year.

Aircraft

October 17, 2006

Embraer Makes Change to VLJ/LJ Cabin

The mockup Embraer used to design the interiors for its very light jet (VLJ) and light jet (LJ) revealed a lack of room for the passengers’ feet.

Aircraft

October 17, 2006

Very Light Jet Maker Plays Matchmaker

Albuquerque, N.M.-based start-up manufacturer Eclipse Aviation said its six-month-old JetMatch program has “more than exceeded our expectations.” JetMatch

Aircraft

October 17, 2006

Gulfstream Disagrees with the FAA

Gulfstream disagrees with the FAA about the regulatory requirements for a hydrophobic water-repellent coating system instead of windshield wipers for the n

Aircraft

October 17, 2006

EBACE 2005: Aircraft

Raytheon Aircraft brought a completed Hawker Horizon to Geneva for the first time.

Aircraft

October 16, 2006

Raytheon Tweaks the Hawker 800 and Premier I

At its EBACE press conference, Raytheon Aircraft took the wraps off two improved jets, the Hawker 800XPi and Beechcraft Premier IA.

Aircraft

October 16, 2006

In The Works: Sino Swearingen SJ30-2

Sino Swearingen recently conducted cold-soak testing of its SJ30-2 at a facility at Eglin AFB, Fla., completing another requirement for FAA certification.

Aircraft

October 16, 2006

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

Japan to test next-gen SST concept

apan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) plans soon to resume flight tests of a remote-controlled scaled experimental airplane in its quest to develop a

Ibis Ae270 likely needs wing redesign

While Ibis Aerospace officials have been cheering publicly for months that the Ae270 Spirit turboprop single is nearing FAA and EASA approval, their mood b

In The Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

Aviation Technology Group’s Javelin twinjet prototype completed its maiden flight from Denver Centennial Airport on September 30.

In The Works: Cessna CJ2+

Cessna received FAA type certification of its CJ2+ on October 3.

Videos

More Articles

In The Works: Embraer VLJ and LJ

Last month Embraer released more details about its very light jet and light jet programs.

Business Jet Technologies Gains FAA OK for GII/IIB RVSM Package

Business Jet Technologies last month announced FAA certification for the company’s reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM) compliance package for the G

SkyWest To Fly 22 More CRJ700s

SkyWest Airlines and Bombardier have agreed to convert a firm order for 18 CRJ200s held by SkyWest’s new Atlantic Southeast Airlines division to positions

Chautauqua Transfers Last 170

Indianapolis-based Chautauqua Airlines has transferred the last of its once 23-strong fleet of Embraer 170 jets to its sister carrier, Shuttle America.

New Jet Single to be Unveiled at NBAA

Look for a new single-engine jet to be unveiled at the NBAA Convention this month.

Mustang Not For Air-Limo Network

Few if any Mustang orders are for very light (VLJ) jet air-limo operators, and Cessna seems neither surprised nor alarmed.

Avanti II Awarded EASA Certification

Piaggio received EASA certification for the Avanti II, an upgraded version of the turboprop twin.

Global 5000 Joins FAA Tech Center Fleet

The FAA’s William J.

Williams-powered learjet STC Delayed

Spirit Wing Aviation of Edmund, Okla., said it now expects to receive STC approval for its $2.2 million SpiritLear–a re-engined Learjet 25–in the first qua

Embraer Legacy Deliveries Increase

Embraer reported it delivered eight Legacys in the first nine months of this year compared with five in the same period last year.

Embraer Makes Change to VLJ/LJ Cabin

The mockup Embraer used to design the interiors for its very light jet (VLJ) and light jet (LJ) revealed a lack of room for the passengers’ feet.

Very Light Jet Maker Plays Matchmaker

Albuquerque, N.M.-based start-up manufacturer Eclipse Aviation said its six-month-old JetMatch program has “more than exceeded our expectations.” JetMatch

Gulfstream Disagrees with the FAA

Gulfstream disagrees with the FAA about the regulatory requirements for a hydrophobic water-repellent coating system instead of windshield wipers for the n

EBACE 2005: Aircraft

Raytheon Aircraft brought a completed Hawker Horizon to Geneva for the first time.

Raytheon Tweaks the Hawker 800 and Premier I

At its EBACE press conference, Raytheon Aircraft took the wraps off two improved jets, the Hawker 800XPi and Beechcraft Premier IA.

In The Works: Sino Swearingen SJ30-2

Sino Swearingen recently conducted cold-soak testing of its SJ30-2 at a facility at Eglin AFB, Fla., completing another requirement for FAA certification.

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