All Business Jets articles – Page 97
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NewsEvektor seeks investment to take EV-55 into volume production
As the flight test programme for its EV-55 utility transport gathers pace, Czech manufacturer Evektor is hoping it can generate the investment to take the country’s first new civil aircraft in the post-Communist era into volume production.
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NewsTextron Aviation records modest rise in first quarter profits and deliveries
Textron Aviation recorded a modest increase in business aircraft deliveries for the first quarter of 2016 on the back of rising output for the Citation Latitude.
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AERO: Honda Aircraft hands over first European-owned HondaJet
Honda Aircraft formally delivered the first European-owned HA-420 HondaJet at the Aero Friedrichshafen show – to its German distributor Rheinland Air Service (RAS).
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AERO: Piper prepares M500 debutante for European approval
Piper Aircraft's M500 made its regional debut at the Aero Friedrichshafen show, and the US airframer is now eager to secure long-awaited European Aviation Safety Agency validation for the single-engined turboprop, and begin deliveries across the continent.
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AERO: Daher introduces TBM 930 as deliveries take off
Aero Friedrichshafen marked the first European outing for Daher’s TBM 930 single-engined turboprop, following its roll-out in Tarbes, southwest France, on 5 April.
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AERO: Vision SF50 nears certification as orders soar
Work on Cirrus Aircraft's Vision SF50 is approaching the finishing line, with certification and service entry of the only in-development US Part 23 single-engined personal jet set for the second and third quarters of this year, respectively.
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NewsEmbraer celebrates 1,000 business jets delivered
Embraer Executive Jets delivered the company’s 1,000th jet – a Legacy 450 ordered by fractional provider Flexjet – in a ceremony at the company’s growing new factory in Melbourne, Florida.
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ACJ to retrofit two widebodies with Ka-band connectivity
Airbus Corporate Jets has won its first work to retrofit two widebody ACJ aircraft with Ka-band satellite communications, which will improve internet connectivity.
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NewsFactory-built Zenair CH 750 piston-single returns
Zenair, Canadian developer of the CH-family of piston-singles, will offer a factory-built version of its two-seat CH 750 kit plane, seven years after its production line for the type was shut down.
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NewsIcon Aircraft may review "uncomfortable" sales terms
Acknowledging that the A5 amphibian’s lengthy sales contract makes some customers “uncomfortable”, Icon Aircraft says it may review the terms in the 41-page document as the single-engine type nears a long-awaited debut.
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Winged-Dutchman receives first European-registered EA550
Dutch charter start-up Winged-Dutchman Aero Service has taken delivery of the first European-registered Eclipse 550, following handover of the very light jet (VLJ) – registration OE-FMO – on 14 April.
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NewsGulfstream's first G600 takes shape in Savannah
Gulfstream has mated the wing and fuselage of the first G600 flight test article at its Savannah, Georgia headquarters, as it prepares the clean-sheet, large-cabin business jet for its maiden sortie this year.
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NewsFirst meeting for Hemisphere customer advisory board nears
Development activities for Cessna's new Hemisphere large-cabin aircraft are well under way, with the customer advisory board that will help to shape the twinjet preparing to meet for the first time.
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NewsEvektor flies first production-conforming EV-55 Outback
The first production-conforming Evektor EV-55 Outback made its maiden sortie on 8 April at the Czech airframer’s headquarters in Kunovice airport, 280km from Prague. The twin-engined turboprop, – serial number 3, registration OK-DRM –took off at 11:45 local time for a 20min flight that “went according to plan”, says Evektor.
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ABACE: Boeing foresees strong BBJ Max market in China
Boeing is confident of selling one to three 737 BBJ Max aircraft in China every year, following a good 12 months for BBJ orders in the country.
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Regulatory clearance – and new name – ahead of Airlander 10 airship's flight return
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has received the necessary European and national approvals to return its Airlander 10 airship – now named Martha Gwyn – to flight.
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NewsDiamond closes in on DA62 production target
Austrian airframer Diamond Aircraft says market acceptance of its DA62 piston-twin has been “extremely positive”, and its production target of one aircraft per week should be reached by mid-year.
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ABACE: Broker sees good China pre-owned business jet market
Chinese business jet broker Cbajet is seeing strong growth for pre-owned aircraft in China, as local buyers become more sophisticated about selecting aircraft.
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ABACE: Falcon 8X makes China debut
The Dassault Falcon 8X has made its debut appearance at the annual ABACE show.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Rachelle Ornan-Stone, Boeing regional director cabin experience and revenue
Rachelle Ornan-Stone is the regional director of cabin experience and revenue analysis at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Her background in psychology and neuroscience has unleashed Ornan-Stone's creative streak