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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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‘Dual relevant’ concept could lead to an SSBJ

A supersonic business jet (SSBJ), which many in the industry see as inevitable but just not in the near future, may have taken another step forward when Ra

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May 7, 2008

In The Works: CMC Leopard Six

CMC is “still soldiering on,” in the words of founder and CEO Ian Chichester-Miles, but his long search for funding has yet to bear fruit.

Aircraft

May 7, 2008

In The Works: Maverick Jets Maverick Leader

Jim McCotter, president and CEO of Maverick Jets of Melbourne, Fla.

Aircraft

May 7, 2008

In The Works: VisionAire Vantage VA-10

VisionAire, now operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is focusing its efforts on obtaining additional funding.

Aircraft

May 7, 2008

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In The Works: Ibis Aerospace AE270

The dearth of orders (only five) for the lower-powered Ae270P turboprop single compared with the higher-powered Ae270HP and the difficulties inherent in ru

Aircraft

May 7, 2008

Dornier eyes cold comfort in Siberia

Insolvent German airframe builder Fairchild Dornier has turned to one of Russia’s most powerful oligarchs in an attempt to save the foundering 728 and 928

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

In The Works: Sukhoi SSBJ

At the end of June, Sukhoi announced the creation of the “new” Sukhoi Aviation Corporation, with the consolidation of a number of design and manufacturing

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

AvCraft receives bizjet interior STC for 328JET

On June 6, AvCraft Aviation of Tyler, Texas, received the first STC cabin interior approval for the Fairchild Dornier 328JET, and the aircraft–known as the

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Embraer Lands New 170 Commitment

Brazil’s Embraer said it expects to complete negotiations on a firm order for six of its 70-seat 170 jets “in the coming weeks” with Italian flag carrier A

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Entry-level Mustang newest in Cessna stall

Cessna unveiled a new entry-level jet at the NBAA Convention last month.

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Cessna’s new CJ3 proves to be a red-hot seller

Cessna Aircraft racked up orders for 156 Citation CJ3s (of which 100 are for NetJets and 25 for CitationShares) in the two days following its launch on the

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Cessna Mustang Will Not Prompt Piper Jet

Will Cessna’s newly announced Mustang light jet spur Piper to action? Though the company has contemplated introducing a jet for years, the official answer

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Watch For Falcon 10 RVSM Early Next Year

Group RVSM approval for Falcon 10/100s equipped with the original Collins autopilot is expected to be completed early next year.

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

T-prop single starts life as P Navajo piston twin

Converting a piston twin into a turboprop single may seem like a bizarre idea, but an international team of technicians and engineers in Russia and Switzer

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Largest of the super-midsize jets' gets FAA nod

The Embraer Legacy factory demonstrator is shown here over Florida’s intracoastal waterway on its way to Orlando, Fla., last month for display at the NBAA

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Dassault ‘Reopens Question’ of a Smaller Jet

Since production ended nearly 20 years ago of the small, sleek Falcon 10, Dassault has concentrated on building larger business jets.

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Piaggio Avanti picked for fractional startup

The final day of the NBAA convention in Orlando, Fla., last month opened to gray clouds and gathering rain.

Charter & Fractional

May 6, 2008

Companies vie to build RVSM suite for Lear 20s

Just one year ago there were none.

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Operator Report: Pilatus PC-12

A big mission for a big company usually means a big airplane with a cavernous interior and enough fuel to carry a large load over thousands of miles.

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Operator Report: Pilatus PC-12

PC-12 flight planning seems to work out best at 260 kt, which means a 1,200-nm trip with IFR reserves will keep you in the cabin for 4.5 hr.

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

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

‘Dual relevant’ concept could lead to an SSBJ

A supersonic business jet (SSBJ), which many in the industry see as inevitable but just not in the near future, may have taken another step forward when Ra

In The Works: CMC Leopard Six

CMC is “still soldiering on,” in the words of founder and CEO Ian Chichester-Miles, but his long search for funding has yet to bear fruit.

In The Works: Maverick Jets Maverick Leader

Jim McCotter, president and CEO of Maverick Jets of Melbourne, Fla.

In The Works: VisionAire Vantage VA-10

VisionAire, now operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is focusing its efforts on obtaining additional funding.

Videos

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In The Works: Ibis Aerospace AE270

The dearth of orders (only five) for the lower-powered Ae270P turboprop single compared with the higher-powered Ae270HP and the difficulties inherent in ru

Dornier eyes cold comfort in Siberia

Insolvent German airframe builder Fairchild Dornier has turned to one of Russia’s most powerful oligarchs in an attempt to save the foundering 728 and 928

In The Works: Sukhoi SSBJ

At the end of June, Sukhoi announced the creation of the “new” Sukhoi Aviation Corporation, with the consolidation of a number of design and manufacturing

AvCraft receives bizjet interior STC for 328JET

On June 6, AvCraft Aviation of Tyler, Texas, received the first STC cabin interior approval for the Fairchild Dornier 328JET, and the aircraft–known as the

Embraer Lands New 170 Commitment

Brazil’s Embraer said it expects to complete negotiations on a firm order for six of its 70-seat 170 jets “in the coming weeks” with Italian flag carrier A

Entry-level Mustang newest in Cessna stall

Cessna unveiled a new entry-level jet at the NBAA Convention last month.

Cessna’s new CJ3 proves to be a red-hot seller

Cessna Aircraft racked up orders for 156 Citation CJ3s (of which 100 are for NetJets and 25 for CitationShares) in the two days following its launch on the

Cessna Mustang Will Not Prompt Piper Jet

Will Cessna’s newly announced Mustang light jet spur Piper to action? Though the company has contemplated introducing a jet for years, the official answer

Watch For Falcon 10 RVSM Early Next Year

Group RVSM approval for Falcon 10/100s equipped with the original Collins autopilot is expected to be completed early next year.

T-prop single starts life as P Navajo piston twin

Converting a piston twin into a turboprop single may seem like a bizarre idea, but an international team of technicians and engineers in Russia and Switzer

Largest of the super-midsize jets' gets FAA nod

The Embraer Legacy factory demonstrator is shown here over Florida’s intracoastal waterway on its way to Orlando, Fla., last month for display at the NBAA

Dassault ‘Reopens Question’ of a Smaller Jet

Since production ended nearly 20 years ago of the small, sleek Falcon 10, Dassault has concentrated on building larger business jets.

Piaggio Avanti picked for fractional startup

The final day of the NBAA convention in Orlando, Fla., last month opened to gray clouds and gathering rain.

Companies vie to build RVSM suite for Lear 20s

Just one year ago there were none.

Operator Report: Pilatus PC-12

A big mission for a big company usually means a big airplane with a cavernous interior and enough fuel to carry a large load over thousands of miles.

Operator Report: Pilatus PC-12

PC-12 flight planning seems to work out best at 260 kt, which means a 1,200-nm trip with IFR reserves will keep you in the cabin for 4.5 hr.

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