Learjet has begun construction of a 9,100m2 (100,000ft2) extension to the Bombardier Flight Test Center in Wichita, Kansas, in preparation for the start of the Global Express flight-test programme. The first ultra-long-range Global Express business jet is due to arrive in Wichita for the start of tests in October. In late 1997, the site will also be used for flight testing of the Bombardier de Havilland Dash 8-400 regional turboprop.
Source: Flight International
US investigators probing the in-flight opening of an Embraer EMB-545’s passenger door have determined that a corroded and jammed door sensor falsely indicated to the crew that it was locked prior to departure.
Gulfstream has still not said when it expects to deliver the first of its recently certificated G700 long-range business jets, but the company has received additional certifications that bring the milestone closer.
Rolls-Royce has kicked off the flight-test campaign for the new Pearl 10X business jet engine that will power Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X flagship.
