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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Citation Latitude Becomes Billion-dollar Business

Textron Aviation is set to hand over S/N 104 this quarter and had delivered 81 Latitudes through June.

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October 9, 2017

Textron Aviation's Hemisphere Order Book Officially Opens

The company is opening the orderbook as the program finishes up a series of wind tunnel testing and moves into next development phase.

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October 9, 2017

Honeywell Again Lowers Bizjet Delivery Expectations

For the fourth straight year, Honeywell has reduced the delivery totals on its 10-year business aviation outlook.

Aircraft

October 9, 2017

BBJ Enjoys Banner Year for Sales

The unit has brought in sales for 14 aircraft since last NBAA that have crossed the company's VIP product line.

Aircraft

October 9, 2017

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Ninth ACJneo is a 319 Set for Asia

Airbus Corporate Jets says it has sold a ninth ACJ320neo family aircraft.

Aircraft

October 9, 2017

Safe Flight Tests AoA Indicator Aboard Viking Twin Otter

The new AoA system may enhance the Twin Otter's already-legendary STOL capabilities

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October 9, 2017

Blackhawk Unveils King Air 350ER Engine Upgrade Program

Latest XP67A kit targets special-mission operators.

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October 9, 2017

Bombardier CS300 Stops at Delhi during Asian Tour

Canadian manufacturer sees big potential for narrowbody in capacity-constrained India

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October 9, 2017

Satcom Direct Offers Comprehensive Cybersecurity

SD's proprietary network and direct monitoring can alert flight departments to threats as they happen.

Aircraft

October 9, 2017

Duncan Aviation Offering Flat-rate LoPresti BoomBeam Installs

The installation work can be done as ADS-B and other installations are performed on customer aircraft at Duncan's satellite shops.

Aircraft

October 9, 2017

Drake Group Acquires Parachute STC for Gulfstreams

The Drake Group has acquired the STC it helped develop, which permits parachuting humans and cargo from Gulfstream GV/G550 aircraft.

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October 9, 2017

Bombardier Global 7000 Makes World Debut

World's largest purpose-built business jet is on track for EIS in 2018; eight customer aircraft currently on the production line.

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October 9, 2017

Nextant Launches Phase II of 604XT Program

Phase II encompasses a two-zone interior and 500-nm range extension.

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October 9, 2017

Falcon 5X Facing Potential Program Delay

Dassault's NBAA show press conference revealed a new delay for the 5X program, optimism for the business aviation market and improvements to the 8X.

Aircraft

October 9, 2017

Gulfstream: G500/600 Performance Exceeds Original Specs

Gulfstream has applied for a city-pair record for the G500's flight from London to Las Vegas into an average 32-knot headwind.

Aircraft

October 9, 2017

Pilatus Expects PC-24 First Delivery by Year-end

Swiss manufacturer Pilatus is readying for its much-hyped twin jet to receive type certification by the end of December.

Aircraft

October 9, 2017

Honda Appoints Chinese Dealer

Honda Aircraft has appointed Honsan General Aviation as its authorized sales representative in China.

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October 9, 2017

Business Flying Continues Growth in September

Large jet charter leads the pack.

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October 9, 2017

New Business Turboprops 2017

New models are in development and mods are in place to give legacy and current models a refresh.

Aircraft

October 9, 2017

Textron, GE Report Progress on Cessna Denali Turboprop

The company is building aircraft structures, and testing is under way for the prop and engines.

Aircraft

October 8, 2017