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Excel Eagle
February 25, 2021, 1:26 PM

Russ Meyer Unveils Refurb Program for Citation Excel

Leading the Cessna Citation Excel Eagle refurb program are Cessna chairman emeritus Russ Meyer Jr., Russ Meyer III, and former Cessna CEO Gary Hay.

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Mar 1, 2021 - 12:52 PM
UAL Boosts Boeing with Follow-on 737 Max Order
With a new order for 25 airplanes, United Airlines now expects to receive 94 Boeing 737 Maxes in 2022 and 2023.
Raytheon Sentinel
Mar 1, 2021 - 6:30 AM
RAF Sentinel Fleet Completes Last Surveillance Flight
After a relatively brief yet busy and productive career, the RAF’s Sentinel radar reconnaissance aircraft have been retired.
Feb 26, 2021 - 11:36 AM
IAG Still Considering Boeing 737 Max for Fleet Renewal
The parent company of BA, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and Vueling continues to evaluate routes for the 737 Max as it sinks to a €7.4 billion operating loss.
Excel Eagle
Feb 25, 2021 - 1:26 PM
Russ Meyer Unveils Refurb Program for Citation Excel
Leading the Cessna Citation Excel Eagle refurb program are Cessna chairman emeritus Russ Meyer Jr., Russ Meyer III, and former Cessna CEO Gary Hay.
Aerion AS2 (Photo: Aerion)
Feb 25, 2021 - 12:13 PM
Set Jet Joins Launch Customer Base for Aerion AS2
Aerion is expanding its sales effort with the return of Sean McGeough and padding its AS2 order book with the addition of Set Jet as a launch customer.
Piaggio Avanti
Feb 25, 2021 - 10:24 AM
Piaggio Aerospace Sale Now Down to Five Final Bidders
Five entities from three continents have made it to the final bidding process to acquire Piaggio Aerospace, with offers to purchase due on March 5.
Feb 25, 2021 - 9:46 AM
UK MRO Provider Oriens Builds on Pilatus Mx Credentials
Oriens Aviation has also received EASA Part 145 certification.
Feb 25, 2021 - 8:21 AM
Transportation IG Sees Continuing Oversight Weakness at FAA
The FAA must develop a “risk-based approach” to ODA oversight, according to a DOT IG report on the agency’s response to 737 Max recommendations.
Pilatus PC-24
Feb 24, 2021 - 11:05 AM
GAMA: General Aviation Aircraft Shipments Dip in Pandemic Year
Business jets took the biggest hit in 2020, down 20.4 percent to 674, while overall GA fixed-wing deliveries were down 9 percent and billings 14.8 percent.
KC-46 Israel
Feb 24, 2021 - 10:59 AM
Israel Signs for Boeing KC-46 Tankers
An initial order for two Pegasus tankers begins the replacement process for Israel’s elderly Boeing 707-based refuelers.