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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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Bombardier drops Grob, revises plan for Learjet 85

Bombardier is scrambling to develop new production plans for the midsize Learjet 85 after dropping troubled Grob as the supplier of the airplane’s composit

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Cessna selects Parker’s flight control system

Cessna has selected Parker Aerospace to supply the flight control system for its large-cabin Model 850 Citation Columbus.

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Gulfstream marks 50th with a tribute to the GI

This year is a special one for Gulfstream, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the company’s first airplane, the twin-turboprop Gulfstr

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Epic progress questioned as ‘major’ development awaits

Bend, Ore.-based Epic Aircraft continues to pursue certification of its $1.2 million single-engine, owner-built kitplane, the Epic LT, re-badged in certifi

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

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Pilatus boosts capacity of PC-12NG production

Fresh from the announcement by Pilatus (Booth No.

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Stevens Aviation extends life of Learjets with Lear4Ever

The FAA has awarded multiple supplemental type certificates (STCs) to Stevens Aviation for a comprehensive avionics and airframe modification package for t

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Spectrum’s all-composite S-40 due to fly for the first time next year

Although Spectrum Aeronautical has decided to skip this year’s NBAA Convention, the all-composite S-40 Freedom midsize twinjet will still fly next year, ac

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

New Business Jets

Since last year’s NBAA Convention, several manufacturers have launched new airplanes or announced derivative designs based on previous models.

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Sabreliner celebrates its silver anniversary

Sabreliner aircraft owners and operators are gathering tonight to recognize those among them who have flown one or more of the iconic business jets for 25

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Fuji Scraps Business Jet Plans

Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) has apparently shelved its plans to produce a business jet.

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

New jets under way, Embraer adds support

There are reasons for smiles among the staff at Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, most notably the traction the company’s Embraer Executive Jets div

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

New Very Light Jets

This year has seen some significant changes in the very light jet (VLJ) category, with two manufacturers going bankrupt and another facing serious financia

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Lockheed moves ahead on VH-71

The program to provide new VIP helicopters for the U.S.

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

VLJ key to Piper’s strategy for the future

Piper Aircraft president Jim Bass has laid out a clear strategy for carrying the company into the next decade by expanding its line of cabin-class singles,

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Few new details emerge on Dassault super-midsize jet

Some outlines of Dassault’s future super-midsize Falcon, codenamed SMS, are beginning to emerge, although the French manufacturer said it has no plan to un

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Hawker 4000 deliveries accelerating as NetJets awaits first of 82 on order

Between mid-June and mid-September, Hawker Beechcraft delivered three super-midsize Model 4000 twinjets, and more are on the way.

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

Market downturn ahead, predict industry analysts

Get ready for a bumpy ride.

Aircraft

September 30, 2008

787 Completes Crucial Pressure Test

Testing continues on the Boeing 787 despite the now three-week-long machinists’ strike estimated to cost the company $100 million a day.

Aircraft

September 29, 2008

In The Works: Gippsland Aeronautics Next-Generation Nomad

The dwindling ranks of Australian-designed and -built Nomad twin turboprops may yet grow again as Gippsland Aeronautics has purchased the Nomad program and

Aircraft

September 23, 2008

In The Works: Comp Air CA-9 and 11

The CA-9 single-engine turboprop program is warming up, with a first flight accomplished in July and plans for FAA certification in 2013, although initial

Aircraft

September 23, 2008

Aircraft

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.

Latest

Bombardier drops Grob, revises plan for Learjet 85

Bombardier is scrambling to develop new production plans for the midsize Learjet 85 after dropping troubled Grob as the supplier of the airplane’s composit

Cessna selects Parker’s flight control system

Cessna has selected Parker Aerospace to supply the flight control system for its large-cabin Model 850 Citation Columbus.

Gulfstream marks 50th with a tribute to the GI

This year is a special one for Gulfstream, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the company’s first airplane, the twin-turboprop Gulfstr

Epic progress questioned as ‘major’ development awaits

Bend, Ore.-based Epic Aircraft continues to pursue certification of its $1.2 million single-engine, owner-built kitplane, the Epic LT, re-badged in certifi

Videos

More Articles

Pilatus boosts capacity of PC-12NG production

Fresh from the announcement by Pilatus (Booth No.

Stevens Aviation extends life of Learjets with Lear4Ever

The FAA has awarded multiple supplemental type certificates (STCs) to Stevens Aviation for a comprehensive avionics and airframe modification package for t

Spectrum’s all-composite S-40 due to fly for the first time next year

Although Spectrum Aeronautical has decided to skip this year’s NBAA Convention, the all-composite S-40 Freedom midsize twinjet will still fly next year, ac

New Business Jets

Since last year’s NBAA Convention, several manufacturers have launched new airplanes or announced derivative designs based on previous models.

Sabreliner celebrates its silver anniversary

Sabreliner aircraft owners and operators are gathering tonight to recognize those among them who have flown one or more of the iconic business jets for 25

Fuji Scraps Business Jet Plans

Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) has apparently shelved its plans to produce a business jet.

New jets under way, Embraer adds support

There are reasons for smiles among the staff at Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, most notably the traction the company’s Embraer Executive Jets div

New Very Light Jets

This year has seen some significant changes in the very light jet (VLJ) category, with two manufacturers going bankrupt and another facing serious financia

Lockheed moves ahead on VH-71

The program to provide new VIP helicopters for the U.S.

VLJ key to Piper’s strategy for the future

Piper Aircraft president Jim Bass has laid out a clear strategy for carrying the company into the next decade by expanding its line of cabin-class singles,

Few new details emerge on Dassault super-midsize jet

Some outlines of Dassault’s future super-midsize Falcon, codenamed SMS, are beginning to emerge, although the French manufacturer said it has no plan to un

Hawker 4000 deliveries accelerating as NetJets awaits first of 82 on order

Between mid-June and mid-September, Hawker Beechcraft delivered three super-midsize Model 4000 twinjets, and more are on the way.

Market downturn ahead, predict industry analysts

Get ready for a bumpy ride.

787 Completes Crucial Pressure Test

Testing continues on the Boeing 787 despite the now three-week-long machinists’ strike estimated to cost the company $100 million a day.

In The Works: Gippsland Aeronautics Next-Generation Nomad

The dwindling ranks of Australian-designed and -built Nomad twin turboprops may yet grow again as Gippsland Aeronautics has purchased the Nomad program and

In The Works: Comp Air CA-9 and 11

The CA-9 single-engine turboprop program is warming up, with a first flight accomplished in July and plans for FAA certification in 2013, although initial

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