Bombardier

Bombardier Is continuing to lift the curtain on amenities such as the l'Opera sound system as the Global 7500 fleet begins to grow.

The October 6 flight by Bombardier's Global 7500 demonstrator bested an earlier record flight by 235 nm.

Certification comes about 16 months after the Montreal-headquartered manufacturer took the wraps off the 5500 and 6500.

Learjet 55s comprise the least compliant fleet, with 42 percent equipped, while the Cirrus Vision Jet is most compliant with 98 percent equipage rate.

Butler Aviation's STC for ADS-B Out applies to Learjet models 31, 31A, 35, 35A, 36, 36A and 60.

The airplane more than delivers on speed and range promises, while offering a comfortable environment for pilots and crew.

STC-solutions using Garmin and Apple products are breathing new life into some workhorse airplanes.

Nexcelle has required supplier production contracts in place to support nacelle-production ramps for Bombardier Global 7500 and Comac C919.

The SmartSky 4G LTE system received its first STC in January—for the Cessna Citation Excel.

UK airframe and engine parts supply specialist inks long-term agreement covering Learjet, Challenger, and Global series business jets.