Aircraft

Citation M2 Achieves Certification In Brazil And Argentina

Textron Aviation is the new face of Cessna and Beechcraft. Adding Textron’s Bell Helicopter, the company has a significant presence LABACE 2014.

Evo-lution Improves Piaggio Avanti Performance

The new Piaggio Avanti Evo has more range, better airfield performance and is quieter and more environmentally friendly.

Phenom Leads Embraer’s Sales Charge

Despite a slow year in Brazil, Embraer believes its overall market share is growing again.

Dassault Expands Support for Growing Latin American Market

Dassault sees continued growth of its fleet in Latin America and is expanding its maintenance facility in Sorocaba to support this.

Approved Legacy 500 Set For Service Entry

Brazilian authorities have issued certification for Embraer’s Legacy 500 and the new midsized jet should enter service in September.

Business aircraft buyers have plenty to choose from

Buying a business aircraft is a complicated process with numerous factors to consider.

Gulfstream Boosts Customer Support At Sorocaba

Gulfstream opened a large new facility at Sorocaba (60km West of Sao Paulo) the day before LABACE started, before flying in five jets to the static.

Pilatus Rolls-out Strong-Selling PC-24 Jet

The new business jet offers a spacious cabin and great versatility in terms of its performance.

Twin Otter Is Ready For Anything In Latin America

The versatile twin turboprop is well suited to the region’s limited infrastructure, according to manufacturer Viking.

Britten-Norman Touts Defender 4000 for ISR Role

BN-2 Islander and Defender twin turboprops could provide an affordable and entry-level ISR option, says their manufacturer.

Poland Retains Su-22s, Wants New Attack Helicopters

U.S. Army Plans To Announce JMR Flight-Test Phase

The service plans to select two proposed designs to advance to fabrication and flight-testing.

Bombardier In Talks with Chinese about Q400 Production

As threats to its Russian venture gather, Bombardier has turned to China as another possible source of turboprop collaboration.

Embraer to assemble new Legacies in Florida

Certification of the fly-by-wire Legacy 500 is imminent.