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Embraer Legacy 500 Sets Four Speed Records

First two records were set on a March 7 journey that flew from Oakland, California, to Lihue, Hawaii, and back.

Nextant Looks to Super-mid and Above

Having created ‘new’ versions of the Beechjet 400 and King Air 90, Nextant is now looking for a bigger aircraft.

Daher Hopes for Single-Engine Operation EASA Nod in 2016

The aerostructure specialist also signed a new contract with Gulfstream on the G500/600 program.

Bombardier Looks To Capitalize on Long-term Growth

At EBACE, Bombardier revealed its 10-year long-term forecast for the business aviation industry, and the underlying trend is good news.

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Airbus ACJneo Launched with First Order

Farnborough-based operator Acropolis Aviation has placed the first order for the Airbus ACJneo.

Aerion Opens Supersonic Order Book

The company expects the trijet, with a sticker price of $120 million, to enter service in 2022.

First Leap-Powered A320neo Takes Flight

CFM reports engines performed "extremely well"

PC-24 Gets Off to a Flying Start

On May 11 Pilatus achieved the first flight of the PC-24 business jet. The company is embarking on a test campaign to certificate the jet in 2017.

Europe Officials Approve Citation CJ3+

Cessna has brought its Citation CJ3+ to Europe for the first time, as the type gets EASA certification.

Wheels Up Firms Up More King Air 350i Orders

To date, Wheels Up has taken delivery of 31 of its initial firm order for 35 King Airs from Textron Aviation.

Europe Officials Approve Citation CJ3+

Cessna has brought its Citation CJ3+ to Europe for the first time, as the type gets EASA certification.

Flying the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Touch Avionics System

Flying the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Touch Avionics System

Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda Orders Bombardier Global 7000 Jet

Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda Orders Bombardier Global 7000 Jet

F1 Champ Niki Lauda Thinks Bigger, Orders Global 7000

Lauda, a rated commercial pilot with more than 18,000 hours, has a long history with Bombardier products.

Embraer Legacy 450 Wings Its Way To Europe

The airplane made the journey here from the company’s base in São José dos Campos, Brazil, in 12 hours 36 minutes.

NetJets Europe Accepts First Challenger 350

European fractional will have four of the super-midsize jets in its fleet by year-end.

HondaJet Debuts In Europe With Certification Close

European tour follows six-airport visit in Japan that attracted 10,000 people.

Gulfstream G500, G600 Development On Track

Company plans to use ground testing and greater flight test approval authority to optimize certification

Cessna Boosts Latitude Performance Again

Initial fabrication begins on Longitude as Cessna awaits Latitude certification in next few weeks.

API Split Scimitar Winglets Now Standard on BBJ

The U.S FAA approved the new BBJ winglets following a nearly four month flight-test program.

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