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In The Works: Spirit Wing SpiritLear

At last month’s NBAA Convention, Spirit Wing Aviation of Edmond, Okla., announced that it will begin producing its “virtually new” Spirit-Lear early next y

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December 18, 2007

In The Works: Citation CJ1+ and CJ2+

Cessna announced last month that it is upgrading the Citation CJ1 and CJ2 to add more value to the entry-level aircraft.

Aircraft

December 18, 2007

In The Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

Assembly and integration of the Aviation Technology Group Javelin prototype continues to accelerate at Soloy in Olympia, Wash.

Aircraft

December 18, 2007

More Cuts for Bombardier, Embraer

Both Bombardier and Embraer announced cuts in regional jet production that will see next year’s CRJ200 output fall by 25 percent and total Embraer RJ deliv

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December 18, 2007

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728 Creditors Weigh Liquidation

Creditors expect to start reviewing a status report due on November 2 from a court-appointed insolvency administrator for Fairchild Dornier’s 728 program d

Aircraft

December 18, 2007

Mesa Answers US Air Distress Calls

Mesa Air Group has cut salaries among its senior management by 23 percent; the company will credit the proceeds to US Airways in support of the major airli

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December 18, 2007

XJet, Embraer Form Parts Partnership

ExpressJet became the first airline to join the new Embraer Collective Inventory Planning (ECIP) program, in an effort to better manage its spare parts inv

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December 18, 2007

ATR Considering Heavier Models

Franco-Italian aircraft maker ATR and engine supplier Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have begun studies on higher-weight applications of the 48-seat

Aircraft

December 18, 2007

New turboprop singles for business aviation

In the past, turboprop singles used for business flying typically did not offer the speed, load capability or systems redundancy of turboprop twins, though

Aircraft

December 17, 2007

Fokker 100s find niche in exec/shuttle market

Some 30 operators are now evaluating executive and corporate shuttle versions of the Fokker 100 twinjet (the F100EJ and F100CS, respectively), according to

Aircraft

December 17, 2007

Two companies reveal supersonic bizjet plans

The void in the aeronautical spectrum created by the retirement of the Anglo-French Concorde fleet in October last year stands to be filled by two superson

Aircraft

December 14, 2007

Citation CJ3 and Global 5000 get typed

The FAA last month awarded type certification to Cessna for its Citation CJ3 light jet and to Bombardier for its long-range Global 5000.

Aircraft

December 14, 2007

Quest flies its Kodiak Turboprop single

Quest Aircraft’s new Kodiak high-wing, 10-passenger turboprop single made a brief first flight October 16, exactly two years after the startup dedicated it

Aircraft

December 14, 2007

Several OEMs announce upgrades at NBAA show

While no manufacturers actually launched new aircraft at the NBAA Convention last month, several did commit to major improvements for their existing produc

Aircraft

December 14, 2007

Bush and Kerry Visit Eclipse Aviation

It might be considered an honor for an established business jet manufacturer to get a visit from either President Bush or Senator John Kerry during this el

Aircraft

December 14, 2007

Eight Days Gives Beechjet 400As a New Interior

Thanks to Raytheon Aircraft Services’ new quick-change interior program, owners of the Beechjet 400A (S/N 110 and later) can get a new cabin makeover fairl

Aircraft

December 14, 2007

Hush Kit Reduces Cabin Noise in Premier I

Raytheon Aircraft announced a lightweight interior modification for its Premier I that the company says reduces cabin average noise level to 82.2 dBA on ta

Aircraft

December 14, 2007

Gulfstream Poised To Finish Year on a High Note

Third-quarter results show that Gulfstream is on its way to ending this year with significantly improved numbers in deliveries, earnings and sales.

Aircraft

December 14, 2007

Cessna Reports Increased Citation Sales and Deliveries

Reporting on its third-quarter results, Textron said its Cessna Aircraft unit received orders for 71 Citations, including 22 for the new CJ2+, and 13 more

Aircraft

December 14, 2007

Eclipse accelerates VLJ production schedule

Eclipse Aviation has accelerated its production schedule for the Eclipse 500 very light jet by seven months and announced plans for its customer-support ne

Aircraft

December 14, 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

In The Works: Spirit Wing SpiritLear

At last month’s NBAA Convention, Spirit Wing Aviation of Edmond, Okla., announced that it will begin producing its “virtually new” Spirit-Lear early next y

In The Works: Citation CJ1+ and CJ2+

Cessna announced last month that it is upgrading the Citation CJ1 and CJ2 to add more value to the entry-level aircraft.

In The Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

Assembly and integration of the Aviation Technology Group Javelin prototype continues to accelerate at Soloy in Olympia, Wash.

More Cuts for Bombardier, Embraer

Both Bombardier and Embraer announced cuts in regional jet production that will see next year’s CRJ200 output fall by 25 percent and total Embraer RJ deliv

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728 Creditors Weigh Liquidation

Creditors expect to start reviewing a status report due on November 2 from a court-appointed insolvency administrator for Fairchild Dornier’s 728 program d

Mesa Answers US Air Distress Calls

Mesa Air Group has cut salaries among its senior management by 23 percent; the company will credit the proceeds to US Airways in support of the major airli

XJet, Embraer Form Parts Partnership

ExpressJet became the first airline to join the new Embraer Collective Inventory Planning (ECIP) program, in an effort to better manage its spare parts inv

ATR Considering Heavier Models

Franco-Italian aircraft maker ATR and engine supplier Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada (P&amp;WC) have begun studies on higher-weight applications of the 48-seat

New turboprop singles for business aviation

In the past, turboprop singles used for business flying typically did not offer the speed, load capability or systems redundancy of turboprop twins, though

Fokker 100s find niche in exec/shuttle market

Some 30 operators are now evaluating executive and corporate shuttle versions of the Fokker 100 twinjet (the F100EJ and F100CS, respectively), according to

Two companies reveal supersonic bizjet plans

The void in the aeronautical spectrum created by the retirement of the Anglo-French Concorde fleet in October last year stands to be filled by two superson

Citation CJ3 and Global 5000 get typed

The FAA last month awarded type certification to Cessna for its Citation CJ3 light jet and to Bombardier for its long-range Global 5000.

Quest flies its Kodiak Turboprop single

Quest Aircraft’s new Kodiak high-wing, 10-passenger turboprop single made a brief first flight October 16, exactly two years after the startup dedicated it

Several OEMs announce upgrades at NBAA show

While no manufacturers actually launched new aircraft at the NBAA Convention last month, several did commit to major improvements for their existing produc

Bush and Kerry Visit Eclipse Aviation

It might be considered an honor for an established business jet manufacturer to get a visit from either President Bush or Senator John Kerry during this el

Eight Days Gives Beechjet 400As a New Interior

Thanks to Raytheon Aircraft Services’ new quick-change interior program, owners of the Beechjet 400A (S/N 110 and later) can get a new cabin makeover fairl

Hush Kit Reduces Cabin Noise in Premier I

Raytheon Aircraft announced a lightweight interior modification for its Premier I that the company says reduces cabin average noise level to 82.2 dBA on ta

Gulfstream Poised To Finish Year on a High Note

Third-quarter results show that Gulfstream is on its way to ending this year with significantly improved numbers in deliveries, earnings and sales.

Cessna Reports Increased Citation Sales and Deliveries

Reporting on its third-quarter results, Textron said its Cessna Aircraft unit received orders for 71 Citations, including 22 for the new CJ2+, and 13 more

Eclipse accelerates VLJ production schedule

Eclipse Aviation has accelerated its production schedule for the Eclipse 500 very light jet by seven months and announced plans for its customer-support ne

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Franco-Italian aircraft maker ATR and engine supplier Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have begun studies on higher-weight applications of the 48-seat