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Cessna's latest jet - the Longitude

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Fresh from its EBACE launch, here's an image released by Cessna of its latest offering, the Citation Longitude. Very nice, if you like that sort of a thing.

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Gulfstream 650.jpg Gulfstream says its test pilots and engineers invoked a "safe mode" control actuation system on a G650 prototype for more than 2h on 21 December, demonstrating the viability of the electrically powered backup technology. Continue reading....

Engine cowling section falls off Qantas A380

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UK business aircraft charter start-up FlairJet has become Europe's first commercial operator of the Embraer Phenom 100 very light jet following the handover of its aircraft operator's certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority in late December. The first commercial flight is planned for 7 January.

The Oxford airport-based operator took delivery of the first Phenom 100 on 29 October and the second on 6 November. The aircraft are managed by FlairJet on behalf of their owners - international property developers and Oxford Airport proprietors the Reuben brothers. Continue Reading...


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A.V. Roe beside Avro No.1 triplane

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This image appeared in the New Year's Day edition of Flight on this day 100 years ago. The image shows aviation pioneer A.V. Roe posing beside his Avro No.1 Triplane powered by a 24h.p. Antoinette engine.

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Bombardier (booth 4397) has delivered a shot in the arm to its beleagueredLearjet 60XR programme following the collapse of its biggest customer, and hinted at a Global Express replacement as competition heats up in the ultra-long-range sector. Continue reading... 
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Eclipse Aerospace, which plans to begin offering in September upgrades and maintenance for the Eclipse 500, plans to decide in the first quarter of next year on whether to resume production of the very light jet.

Boeing unveils a new berth for 747

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747 berth.jpgBoeing has partnered with Greenpoint Technologies to offer sleeper berths and lounges for 747-8 VIP operators, announcing orders to outfit four aircraft.

EBACE 09 static display general view

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EBACE 2009, Day 1. Here is a general view of the static display. Check our EBACE 09 page which has all the latest news, images, blogs, videos and follow Flightglobal journalists as they tweet their way round the show...

Dassault Falcon 2000LX certificated by FAA

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Dassault Falcon 2000LX.jpgDassault Falcon's Falcon 2000LX received certification from the FAA last week. EASA certification was granted on 23 April 23rd. The first delivery of the aircraft is set for early May.

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