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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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Pre-owned bizjet sales improving

AircraftPost.com said pre-owned midsize and large-cabin business jet transactions in the first quarter climbed 23 percent compared with a year ago.

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April 30, 2010

New European expo scheduled for ’11

The new Central Europe Private Aviation industry association has launched plans for a new business aviation trade show focused on central and eastern Europ

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April 30, 2010

Cessna Celebrates 25 Years of Caravans

Cessna Aircraft celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Caravan turboprop single at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In last month in Lakeland, Fla.

Aircraft

April 30, 2010

Hawker Beech Reorganizes Sales Division

Hawker Beechcraft revamped its global sales management team with the appointment of six new vice presidents.

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April 30, 2010

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G650 May Spawn G450/550 Replacements

AIN has learned that Gulfstream Aerospace is working on new designs that may leverage elements of the new G650.

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April 30, 2010

Mtow Increase OK’d for Kodiak

Sandpoint, Idaho-based Quest Aircraft received FAA approval to increase the mtow for its Kodiak turboprop single to 7,225 pounds, up from the existing 6,75

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April 30, 2010

FAA Proposes More Testing for Smaller VLJs

The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would revise the requirement for function and reliability (F&R) flight testing to include tu

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April 30, 2010

Embraer Finalizes Deal with Austral

Embraer has finalized a contract for the sale of 20 E190ARs to Austral Lineas Aereasof Argentina, the Brazilian manufacturer announced last month.

Aircraft

April 30, 2010

Chinese firm to buy Epic assets

A bankruptcy judge on April 12 approved an asset purchase agreement between China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA, also known as AVIC General Avi

Aircraft

April 30, 2010

Jazz Finalizes Deal for 15 Q400s

Bombardier inked a firm contract with Air Canada regional partner Jazz Air covering 15 Q400 turboprops, the Canadian manufacturer announced today.

Aircraft

April 30, 2010

In the Works: Evektor – EV-55 Outback

On March 30, Evektor rolled out its EV-55 Outback, a nine- to 14-seat, high-wing twin turboprop, at the company’s factory in Kunovice, Czech Republic

Aircraft

April 30, 2010

In the works: Hawker Beechcraft – Premier II

The Premier II program is making progress, with first flight occurrin

Aircraft

April 30, 2010

In the works: Cessna Aircraft – Citation CJ4

The largest airplane in Cessna’s CitationJet line, the CJ4, received FAA certification on March 12.

Aircraft

April 30, 2010

Euro Falcon M&O yields goldmine of info

Dassault Aviation’s maintenance and operations (M&O) seminar held here in Geneva on April 1 was a prime opportunity for the Falcon business jet manufacture

Aircraft

April 28, 2010

Bombardier feels flattered by Gulfstream’s new products

With two new aircraft programs fast approaching the marketplace Gulfstream Aerospace is challenging Bombardier’s recent dominance as arguably the leading i

Aircraft

April 28, 2010

Gulfstream on course with G250, G650

The recession has caused the cancellation of some business aircraft programs and the slowdown in the development of others.

Aircraft

April 28, 2010

After a profitable FY2009, Pilatus confirms new model

In Pilatus’ 2009 annual report, chairman and CEO Oscar Schwenk had good news for shareholders who might have expected negative results as a consequence of

Aircraft

April 28, 2010

Embraer’s stable continues to grow

Embraer is ahead of schedule in achieving its self-imposed 2005 goal of becoming “a major player in the business aviation market by 2015.” The Brazilian ma

Aircraft

April 28, 2010

Cessna certifies, delivers CJ4; Europe deliveries start in ’11

Cessna Aircraft delivered the first Citation CJ4 on April 15, just a month after obtaining type approval for the light twinjet from the U.S.

Aircraft

April 28, 2010

Embraer plans more Phenom service centers in Europe

Embraer plans to appoint five more European authorized service centers (ASCs) for the new Phenom 100 very light jet.

Aircraft

April 28, 2010

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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.

Latest

Pre-owned bizjet sales improving

AircraftPost.com said pre-owned midsize and large-cabin business jet transactions in the first quarter climbed 23 percent compared with a year ago.

New European expo scheduled for ’11

The new Central Europe Private Aviation industry association has launched plans for a new business aviation trade show focused on central and eastern Europ

Cessna Celebrates 25 Years of Caravans

Cessna Aircraft celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Caravan turboprop single at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In last month in Lakeland, Fla.

Hawker Beech Reorganizes Sales Division

Hawker Beechcraft revamped its global sales management team with the appointment of six new vice presidents.

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G650 May Spawn G450/550 Replacements

AIN has learned that Gulfstream Aerospace is working on new designs that may leverage elements of the new G650.

Mtow Increase OK’d for Kodiak

Sandpoint, Idaho-based Quest Aircraft received FAA approval to increase the mtow for its Kodiak turboprop single to 7,225 pounds, up from the existing 6,75

FAA Proposes More Testing for Smaller VLJs

The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would revise the requirement for function and reliability (F&amp;R) flight testing to include tu

Embraer Finalizes Deal with Austral

Embraer has finalized a contract for the sale of 20 E190ARs to Austral Lineas Aereasof Argentina, the Brazilian manufacturer announced last month.

Chinese firm to buy Epic assets

A bankruptcy judge on April 12 approved an asset purchase agreement between China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA, also known as AVIC General Avi

Jazz Finalizes Deal for 15 Q400s

Bombardier inked a firm contract with Air Canada regional partner Jazz Air covering 15 Q400 turboprops, the Canadian manufacturer announced today.

In the Works: Evektor – EV-55 Outback

On March 30, Evektor rolled out its EV-55 Outback, a nine- to 14-seat, high-wing twin turboprop, at the company’s factory in Kunovice, Czech Republic

In the works: Hawker Beechcraft – Premier II

The Premier II program is making progress, with first flight occurrin

In the works: Cessna Aircraft – Citation CJ4

The largest airplane in Cessna’s CitationJet line, the CJ4, received FAA certification on March 12.

Euro Falcon M&O yields goldmine of info

Dassault Aviation’s maintenance and operations (M&O) seminar held here in Geneva on April 1 was a prime opportunity for the Falcon business jet manufacture

Bombardier feels flattered by Gulfstream’s new products

With two new aircraft programs fast approaching the marketplace Gulfstream Aerospace is challenging Bombardier’s recent dominance as arguably the leading i

Gulfstream on course with G250, G650

The recession has caused the cancellation of some business aircraft programs and the slowdown in the development of others.

After a profitable FY2009, Pilatus confirms new model

In Pilatus’ 2009 annual report, chairman and CEO Oscar Schwenk had good news for shareholders who might have expected negative results as a consequence of

Embraer’s stable continues to grow

Embraer is ahead of schedule in achieving its self-imposed 2005 goal of becoming “a major player in the business aviation market by 2015.” The Brazilian ma

Cessna certifies, delivers CJ4; Europe deliveries start in ’11

Cessna Aircraft delivered the first Citation CJ4 on April 15, just a month after obtaining type approval for the light twinjet from the U.S.

Embraer plans more Phenom service centers in Europe

Embraer plans to appoint five more European authorized service centers (ASCs) for the new Phenom 100 very light jet.

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The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would revise the requirement for function and reliability (F&R) flight testing to include tu