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Single-engine t-props attract business fliers

When Charles Lindbergh began planning one of the first truly long cross-country solo flights in 1927 everyone understood the risks inherent in a 3,000-mile

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October 8, 2007

In the Works: American Utilicraft FF-1080-200

As anticipated in April, American Utilicraft of Lawrenceville, Ga., did indeed last month announce “a new aggressive strategy for deployment of the company

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October 8, 2007

In the Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

Attempting to jump on the homeland-defense bandwagon, Aviation Technology Group at Denver Centennial Airport proposed earlier this year that its twin-engin

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October 8, 2007

In the Works: Fairchild Dornier Envoy 3 and 7

The severe financial problems at Fairchild Dornier have left the Envoy 3 and 7 programs in doubt.

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October 8, 2007

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In the Works: Mooney Aerospace Group Jetcruzer 500

On April 29 Advanced Aerodynamics & Structures Inc.

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October 8, 2007

In the Works: Raytheon Hawker Horizon and 450

As Raytheon Aircraft works to pull itself out of its financial hole, development of the Hawker Horizon continues with “absolutely no showstoppers,” accordi

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October 8, 2007

In the Works: Safire S-26

A scale model of the six-seat Safire S-26 ultralight twinjet is undergoing wind-tunnel testing with the goal of verifying the aerodynamic design before pre

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October 8, 2007

Cessna’s CJ3 Now Comes Standard with FMS Performance Database

Cessna last month announced that all Citation CJ3s will now be equipped from the factory with a standard FMS performance database, providing takeoff and la

Aircraft

October 4, 2007

Mooney Suspends Jetcruzer 500 Program

Advanced Aerodynamics & Structures, which completed its acquisition of the assets of bankrupt Mooney Aircraft on April 29 and changed its name to Moone

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October 4, 2007

New Czech mate plans to revive former Let

Arising out of Moravan Aeroplanes’ purchase of the assets of bankrupt Let Kunovice in August is a new corporate entity called “Letecke Zavody,” or “LZ Airc

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October 4, 2007

Despite setbacks, Europe will stick with January RVSM start

Eurocontrol has confirmed it will definitely proceed with next year’s January 24 deadline for implementation of reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM)

Aircraft

October 4, 2007

Raisebeck looking for first Lear 35ZR buyers

No customers have yet signed for Raisbeck Engineering’s Learjet 35ZR, a Learjet 35/36 performance-enhancement modification announced at last year’s NBAA Co

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October 4, 2007

Western aircraft finding new market in Russia

Rising oil prices and Europe’s ban on Soviet-era airliners have created a new market for western business jets in Russia.

Aircraft

October 4, 2007

In the Works: Aerocourier, Archedyne NauticAir 400/500, Aviation Technology Group Javelin, Ibis Ae270

Founded this past April, AeroCourier Group of Minneapolis is developing the AeroCourier, a single-turboprop utility airplane specifically designed for easy

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October 4, 2007

In the Works: Archedyne NauticAir 400/500

Nothing has yet been resolved in the suit pitting Archedyne Aerospace against Armand Rivard, president of Lake Aircraft, and investment banker George Wight

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October 4, 2007

In the Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

For the very elite, a BBJ could be considered a personal jet.

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October 4, 2007

In the Works: Ibis Ae270

Ibis Aerospace expects to have its second prototype (S/N 003) flying on November 2 for a demonstration to the board of directors, as long as the weather co

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October 4, 2007

James Schuster: Raytheon Aircraft's turnaround man

James Schuster has been the chairman and CEO of Raytheon Aircraft since 2001, and is also an executive vice president of Raytheon Co.

Aircraft

October 4, 2007

Honda provides more details about its HondaJet program

If the HondaJet were being developed by a traditional business jet manufacturer, we would undoubtedly know a lot more about its future.

Aircraft

October 4, 2007

F100EJ brings bizliner role to retired Fokker 100 twinjets

Name a business jet that has standup headroom, seating for a crowd or luxurious expanses for a dozen, range of up to 3,200 nm and costs about $12 million f

Aircraft

October 4, 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

Single-engine t-props attract business fliers

When Charles Lindbergh began planning one of the first truly long cross-country solo flights in 1927 everyone understood the risks inherent in a 3,000-mile

In the Works: American Utilicraft FF-1080-200

As anticipated in April, American Utilicraft of Lawrenceville, Ga., did indeed last month announce “a new aggressive strategy for deployment of the company

In the Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

Attempting to jump on the homeland-defense bandwagon, Aviation Technology Group at Denver Centennial Airport proposed earlier this year that its twin-engin

In the Works: Fairchild Dornier Envoy 3 and 7

The severe financial problems at Fairchild Dornier have left the Envoy 3 and 7 programs in doubt.

Videos

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In the Works: Mooney Aerospace Group Jetcruzer 500

On April 29 Advanced Aerodynamics &amp; Structures Inc.

In the Works: Raytheon Hawker Horizon and 450

As Raytheon Aircraft works to pull itself out of its financial hole, development of the Hawker Horizon continues with “absolutely no showstoppers,” accordi

In the Works: Safire S-26

A scale model of the six-seat Safire S-26 ultralight twinjet is undergoing wind-tunnel testing with the goal of verifying the aerodynamic design before pre

Cessna’s CJ3 Now Comes Standard with FMS Performance Database

Cessna last month announced that all Citation CJ3s will now be equipped from the factory with a standard FMS performance database, providing takeoff and la

Mooney Suspends Jetcruzer 500 Program

Advanced Aerodynamics &amp; Structures, which completed its acquisition of the assets of bankrupt Mooney Aircraft on April 29 and changed its name to Moone

New Czech mate plans to revive former Let

Arising out of Moravan Aeroplanes’ purchase of the assets of bankrupt Let Kunovice in August is a new corporate entity called “Letecke Zavody,” or “LZ Airc

Despite setbacks, Europe will stick with January RVSM start

Eurocontrol has confirmed it will definitely proceed with next year’s January 24 deadline for implementation of reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM)

Raisebeck looking for first Lear 35ZR buyers

No customers have yet signed for Raisbeck Engineering’s Learjet 35ZR, a Learjet 35/36 performance-enhancement modification announced at last year’s NBAA Co

Western aircraft finding new market in Russia

Rising oil prices and Europe’s ban on Soviet-era airliners have created a new market for western business jets in Russia.

In the Works: Aerocourier, Archedyne NauticAir 400/500, Aviation Technology Group Javelin, Ibis Ae270

Founded this past April, AeroCourier Group of Minneapolis is developing the AeroCourier, a single-turboprop utility airplane specifically designed for easy

In the Works: Archedyne NauticAir 400/500

Nothing has yet been resolved in the suit pitting Archedyne Aerospace against Armand Rivard, president of Lake Aircraft, and investment banker George Wight

In the Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

For the very elite, a BBJ could be considered a personal jet.

In the Works: Ibis Ae270

Ibis Aerospace expects to have its second prototype (S/N 003) flying on November 2 for a demonstration to the board of directors, as long as the weather co

James Schuster: Raytheon Aircraft's turnaround man

James Schuster has been the chairman and CEO of Raytheon Aircraft since 2001, and is also an executive vice president of Raytheon Co.

Honda provides more details about its HondaJet program

If the HondaJet were being developed by a traditional business jet manufacturer, we would undoubtedly know a lot more about its future.

F100EJ brings bizliner role to retired Fokker 100 twinjets

Name a business jet that has standup headroom, seating for a crowd or luxurious expanses for a dozen, range of up to 3,200 nm and costs about $12 million f

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On April 29 Advanced Aerodynamics & Structures Inc.

Advanced Aerodynamics & Structures, which completed its acquisition of the assets of bankrupt Mooney Aircraft on April 29 and changed its name to Moone