All Business Jets articles – Page 46
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PICTURES: Ex-Qatar 747-8I BBJ under sales contract
FlightGlobal understands that an executive-configured Boeing 747-8I formerly used by the Qatari government is under contract ahead of completion of sale to a new owner.
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Qatar Airways sees growth opportunities for US partner JetSuite
Qatar Airways group is using its stake in US private charter operator JetSuite to invest in the North American airline sector and sees strong growth opportunities for the business.
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PICTURE: Airbus prepares to fly first ACJ320neo
Airbus has unveiled the first corporate version of its re-engined A320neo, which is due to be delivered to operator Acropolis Aviation.
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Gulfstream G600 begins field performance testing as certification nears
Gulfstream’s G600 began field performance testing on 14 August, as the super-large-cabin, long-range business jet closes in on certification.
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NewsStratos expands and rebrands 714 very light jet
Stratos Aircraft has expanded the cabin of its developmental very light jet following market feedback and has rebranded the aircraft to reflect its new, roomier proportions.
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Tecnam assembles Traveller trio as certification nears
Italian airframer Tecnam says three P2012 Travellers are now in production at its Capua headquarters near Naples, and the all-metal piston-twin is on track for certification in late 2018, with service entry early the following year.
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Business aircraft industry scores on back of FIFA World Cup
Business aircraft movements in Europe hit a new record in July, thanks largely to a surge in charter flights, and soaring activity levels during the FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia.
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Honda Aircraft delivers first HondaJet Elite
Honda Aircraft has begun deliveries of the HA-420 HondaJet Elite, with an initial example of the upgraded entry-level business jet – carrying the registration N-112HM – handed over on 8 August to an unnamed US customer.
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INTERVIEW: Gary Vickers, chief executive, Aerogility
Gary Vickers is chief executive of Aerogility, a US-based company that delivers ground-breaking maintenance scheduling systems to global civil and defence aerospace companies.
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GAMA data shows flat business jet market
First-half business jet deliveries were flat year on year, while shipments of turboprop-powered aircraft climbed by nearly 10%, according to the latest figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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Certification nears for Bombardier Global 7500
Bombardier has almost wrapped up certification flight testing on its ultra-long-range Global 7500 and expects to secure approval for the twinjet "shortly", ahead a first delivery later this year.
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Gulfstream delivers bespoke medevac G550 to Chinese operator
Gulfstream has handed over a G550 to a Chinese operator with a bespoke medical evacuation interior which the airframer claims "will revolutionise in-flight medical care".
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USAF studies NEAT replacement for E-4B, E-6B and C-32A
A newly-posted solicitation document combines plans for replacing three separate US military aircraft fleets flown today by three different Boeing types into a single programme.
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Gulfstream output falls in second quarter, but outlook remains positive
General Dynamics' aerospace division recorded a 9% fall in second-quarter revenues, due to a slide in deliveries of Gulfstream business jets, but the performance was largely consistent with the company’s outlook for the period.
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Epic completes E1000 structural testing as type certification nears
Epic Aircraft has completed structural testing on its E1000 single-engined turboprop and hopes to secure US type inspection authorisation for the $3.25 million composite aircraft in early August, leading to certification in the fourth quarter.
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Challenger 350 receives steep-approach approval from Transport Canada
Bombardier has secured steep-approach certification from Transport Canada for its Challenger 350, and says US and European validation for the enhancement is expected soon.
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NewsFatigued CJ4 pilot likely failed to engage autopilot before fatal crash – NTSB
US investigators believe a fatigued Cessna CJ4 pilot failed to engage the autopilot after taking off in darkness from Cleveland, before the light business jet fatally dived into Lake Erie.
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Supplier dispute will slow Gulfstream G500 deliveries
Gulfstream’s rate of deliveries on the newly-certificated G500 business jet will be slowed this year as a result of a financial dispute between two suppliers for the propulsion system.
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Boeing sells BBJ Max 7 to Seacons Trading
Boeing Business Jets has sold a BBJ Max 7 to Singapore company Seacons Trading. The order was announced at the Farnborough air show, where the next-generation version of the 737-derived BBJ was launched two years ago.
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Dassault positive on Falcon 6X and further developments
Dassault is making steady progress with its new Falcon 6X large-cabin business aircraft, following the twinjet's launch in February this year.