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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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First customer A318 Elite delivered

Zurich-based charter company Comlux took possession last month of an Airbus A318 Elite, making it the first to operate the type.

Aircraft

December 21, 2006

2007 looks bright for makers of entry-level bizjets

For this year’s look in the crystal ball, AIN added a number of aircraft to the list to reflect ongoing programs more accurately.

Aircraft

December 21, 2006

Grob Sees Slight Delay in SPn Jet Program

Certification of the Grob SPn Utility Jet will be delayed by a few months, according to a statement released last week, 16 days after the fatal crash of th

Aircraft

December 19, 2006

Wrigley Stretches Its Legs With G550

The Wm Wrigley Jr.

Aircraft

December 18, 2006

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Honda reveals new details about the cabin of its jet

During a briefing held on November 20, Honda Aircraft president Michimasa Fujino showed off the extensive research and testing that the Honda team has acco

Aircraft

December 18, 2006

Flying the HondaJet simulator

Honda engineers built a non-motion simulator–the Honda Nonlinear Aerodynamics Flight Simulator–for test-pilot training and to evaluate the flight character

Aircraft

December 18, 2006

A380 provides Eaton with plenty of work

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp.

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

A380 Is EASA’s Biggest Certification Challenge

“It’s not a special process and we are following the same principles that we would for a small aircraft.

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Yak-130 seeks role in combat training

Among the many military trainers exhibited here at Le Bourget, the Russian Yakovlev Yak-130 light twinjet can justly claim to represent a totally new gener

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Crane really puts brakes on

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is here (Hall 5 Stand G17) celebrating its selection by EADS CASA to supply the braking and antiskid system for the Airbus A4

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Boeing to spring for record in 777-200LR

The Boeing 777-200LR, the world’s longest range commercial airplane, completed its first intercontinental flight last Friday as it arrived here at Le Bourg

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

King Air set for special missions

Making its first flight just days before the show, the Beechcraft King Air 350ER special mission aircraft is making a debut appearance here at Le Bourget.

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Yak/Irkut to assemble 12 Yak-130s

The Yakovlev design bureau plans to build another 12 examples of the Yak-130 advanced trainer, which is on display in the static park here, during the next

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Eclipse Aviation Reveals Design Changes

In a letter sent yesterday to Eclipse 500 buyers, Eclipse Aviation outlined design changes to help the very light twinjet achieve promised performance goal

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Effect of Grob SPn Crash on Cert. Schedule Unclear

It wasn’t immediately clear how the Grob SPn light business jet program will be affected by yesterday’s crash of the second prototype near the company’s ai

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Paris crowds in awe as A380 takes a bow

The mammoth A380 made a triumphal arrival on the Paris Air Show’s center stage here yesterday morning.

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Grob springs bizjet surprise

The world of business aviation woke up to a surprise here at the Paris Air Show today with the unforeseen launch of a highly versatile new private jet.

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Global 5000 claims transatlantic record

Engaging in some preshow one-upmanship, Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier on Saturday celebrated a transatlantic speed record for its long-rang

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Newest Falcon flies the Dassault nest

Dassault’s new Falcon 7X, which is making its public debut this week in Paris, will fly in this morning’s aerial display scheduled during the official visi

Aircraft

December 15, 2006

Eclipse Comes Clean on Confounding Problems

Eclipse Aviation is facing further issues in its effort to begin deliveries of its very light jet and sent a 12-page letter to customers November 14 outlin

Aircraft

December 15, 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

First customer A318 Elite delivered

Zurich-based charter company Comlux took possession last month of an Airbus A318 Elite, making it the first to operate the type.

2007 looks bright for makers of entry-level bizjets

For this year’s look in the crystal ball, AIN added a number of aircraft to the list to reflect ongoing programs more accurately.

Grob Sees Slight Delay in SPn Jet Program

Certification of the Grob SPn Utility Jet will be delayed by a few months, according to a statement released last week, 16 days after the fatal crash of th

Wrigley Stretches Its Legs With G550

The Wm Wrigley Jr.

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Honda reveals new details about the cabin of its jet

During a briefing held on November 20, Honda Aircraft president Michimasa Fujino showed off the extensive research and testing that the Honda team has acco

Flying the HondaJet simulator

Honda engineers built a non-motion simulator–the Honda Nonlinear Aerodynamics Flight Simulator–for test-pilot training and to evaluate the flight character

A380 provides Eaton with plenty of work

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp.

A380 Is EASA’s Biggest Certification Challenge

“It’s not a special process and we are following the same principles that we would for a small aircraft.

Yak-130 seeks role in combat training

Among the many military trainers exhibited here at Le Bourget, the Russian Yakovlev Yak-130 light twinjet can justly claim to represent a totally new gener

Crane really puts brakes on

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is here (Hall 5 Stand G17) celebrating its selection by EADS CASA to supply the braking and antiskid system for the Airbus A4

Boeing to spring for record in 777-200LR

The Boeing 777-200LR, the world’s longest range commercial airplane, completed its first intercontinental flight last Friday as it arrived here at Le Bourg

King Air set for special missions

Making its first flight just days before the show, the Beechcraft King Air 350ER special mission aircraft is making a debut appearance here at Le Bourget.

Yak/Irkut to assemble 12 Yak-130s

The Yakovlev design bureau plans to build another 12 examples of the Yak-130 advanced trainer, which is on display in the static park here, during the next

Eclipse Aviation Reveals Design Changes

In a letter sent yesterday to Eclipse 500 buyers, Eclipse Aviation outlined design changes to help the very light twinjet achieve promised performance goal

Effect of Grob SPn Crash on Cert. Schedule Unclear

It wasn’t immediately clear how the Grob SPn light business jet program will be affected by yesterday’s crash of the second prototype near the company’s ai

Paris crowds in awe as A380 takes a bow

The mammoth A380 made a triumphal arrival on the Paris Air Show’s center stage here yesterday morning.

Grob springs bizjet surprise

The world of business aviation woke up to a surprise here at the Paris Air Show today with the unforeseen launch of a highly versatile new private jet.

Global 5000 claims transatlantic record

Engaging in some preshow one-upmanship, Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier on Saturday celebrated a transatlantic speed record for its long-rang

Newest Falcon flies the Dassault nest

Dassault’s new Falcon 7X, which is making its public debut this week in Paris, will fly in this morning’s aerial display scheduled during the official visi

Eclipse Comes Clean on Confounding Problems

Eclipse Aviation is facing further issues in its effort to begin deliveries of its very light jet and sent a 12-page letter to customers November 14 outlin

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