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HBC Signals Growing Interest in China Manufacturing
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) is holding preliminary discussions about expanding manufacturing operations into China, according to a company spokeswoman, who con
Aircraft
India Certifies Embraer Lineage 100
Embraer received type certification for its Lineage 1000 bizliner from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Aircraft
Paris Show Promises to Show Industry in Recovery
The aerospace industry is in recovery, and if you don’t believe that come to this year’s Paris Air Show and see for yourself.
Accidents
Brazil judge finds ATCO innocent, slams ATC in Legacy midair
In an astonishing verdict, Brazilian federal judge Murilo Mendes on on May 19 found the air traffic controller most involved in the September 200
Aircraft
Citation CJ4 Snags European Approval
Cessna Aircraft’s Citation CJ4 obtained EASA type certification on May 18, some 14 months after receiving identical approval from the FAA.
Rotorcraft
Eurocopter X3 Compound Helo Reaches 232 Knots
Eurocopter’s compound helicopter demonstrator, the X3, reached 232 ktas, above the stated goal of 220 knots, last month.
Aircraft
Conforming HondaJet Hits Max Speed, Altitude
Honda Aircraft recently achieved new milestones during flight testing of the first conforming HondaJet (F1), which reached a maximum speed of 425 ktas, rat
ATC
Mideast Bizav Group Seeks Organized ATC in Gulf
Middle East Business Aviation Association chairman Ali Al Naqbi is proposing to set up an informal working group, dubbed “Middle East Control,” to achieve
ATC
LightSquared debate heats up
Two events last month intensified the confrontation between LightSquared, a private U.S.
Aircraft
Airbus Rebrands its Bizliners
At Ebace last month, Airbus rebranded its bizliner offerings with more consistent names–each model in the company’s stable of corporate jet offerings will
Aircraft
Global Express XRS To Be Named Global 6000
Bombardier renamed its Global Express XRS with the new Global Vision flight deck as the Global 6000.
Aircraft
BBJ Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) celebrated its 15th anniversary last month at Ebace.
FBOs
Execujet Adds Spanish Facilities
ExecuJet Aviation added three Spanish FBOs at Gerona, Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca to its ground handling portfolio.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G250 Edges Closer to Certification
Three super-midsize G250 flight-test airplanes have flown more than 1,150 hours and 400 flights, and the jet remains on schedule for certification later th
Aircraft
Bombardier Learjet 85 On Track for 2013 Entry
Bombardier Aerospace’s all-composite Learjet 85 is on track to enter service in 2013, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer announced at Ebace.
Engines
Nextant 400XT Nears FAA Approval
With Williams FJ44-3AP certification finalized on May 12, the Nextant Aerospace 400XT is on course for full approval of its remanufactured Beechjet 400A/40
Charter & Fractional
Sentient sees better-than-average growth
During the past year national charter brokerage firm Sentient Jet grew by 30 percent in revenue and charter leg spaces sold, according to Marty Guinoo, CEO
Aircraft
Embraer Delivers 200th Phenom 100
Embraer delivered its 200th Phenom 100 on May 11, a milestone that it achieved in just one-and-a-half years.
Avionics
Satcom1 Offers Airborne Broadband in Europe
Satcom1 is now providing Aviator 200 services in Europe and claims to be the first to do so.
FBOs
Toulouse offers new business airport
Officials at Toulouse Francazal Airport (LFBF) in Toulouse, France expect to see more business aircraft at the field at the end of this month with the open
Aircraft
Pilot report: Cessna Citation CJ4
Cessna demo pilot John Reimer wanted to wow me as I put the new CJ4 I was flying through its paces.
Aircraft
ATR Wins EASA Approval for 72-600
ATR has gained EASA certification for its new ATR 72-600 following nearly two years of flight testing, the Franco-Italian manufacturer announced this morni
Aircraft
Gulfstream G650 Resumes Flight-test Campaign
Gulfstream Aerospace resumed flying the G650 on Saturday, nearly two months after suspending the flight-test program following an
ATC
NBAA Furious over FAA’s Changes to Barr
NBAA strongly denounced a decision, announced by FAA officials late Friday
Aircraft
Textron Taps Former GE Aviation Exec To Lead Cessna
Textron announced today that it has named Scott Ernest president and CEO of its Cessna Aircraft subsidiary.
Aircraft
Phenom 100 Damaged in Runway Departure
For at least the sixth time in more than a year, an Embraer Phenom 100 has experienced possible brake issues on landing.
Safety
Fit for Work: A simple test to spot fit fliers
Aviation is extraordinarily dependent on the performance of people who fly and maintain aircraft.
