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Bombardier feels flattered by Gulfstream’s new products

With two new aircraft programs fast approaching the marketplace Gulfstream Aerospace is challenging Bombardier’s recent dominance as arguably the leading i

Gulfstream on course with G250, G650

The recession has caused the cancellation of some business aircraft programs and the slowdown in the development of others.

After a profitable FY2009, Pilatus confirms new model

In Pilatus’ 2009 annual report, chairman and CEO Oscar Schwenk had good news for shareholders who might have expected negative results as a consequence of

Embraer’s stable continues to grow

Embraer is ahead of schedule in achieving its self-imposed 2005 goal of becoming “a major player in the business aviation market by 2015.” The Brazilian ma

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Cessna certifies, delivers CJ4; Europe deliveries start in ’11

Cessna Aircraft delivered the first Citation CJ4 on April 15, just a month after obtaining type approval for the light twinjet from the U.S.

Embraer plans more Phenom service centers in Europe

Embraer plans to appoint five more European authorized service centers (ASCs) for the new Phenom 100 very light jet.

Market forecasters predict rosy future for business jets

Just as harsh economic circumstances diluted last fall’s U.S.

Viking nears EASA approval for Twin Otter Series 400

Viking Air is close to achieving European and Canadian certification of its new Twin Otter 400, having made a first flight with the revamped, 21-century ve

With SSBJ, Aerion looks to revive supersonic flight

The airline industry did not embrace supersonic speed the first time around in the 1970s, and today, mired in a recession and struggling to cope with reduc

Airbus To Compress A350XWB Flight-test Schedule

Airbus will have to compress the original 15-month flight-test program planned for the A350-900 into a 12-month exercise to accommodate an extension of the

Airline Mergers Gather Momentum in Europe and U.S.

The weeks preceding the unforeseen losses caused by

Pre-owned Business Jet Sales Picture Improved

AircraftPost.com has added two new data points to its online information system for the medium through long-range business jet market.

Special Conditions Show Cirrus Vision Progress

The FAA has approved two sets of special conditions for certification of Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision single-engine jet, an indication that the company has mad

FAA Grants Boeing Expanded TIA for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The FAA granted Boeing expanded type inspection authorization (TIA) yesterday for the 787 Dreamliner, clearing the way for the agency’s personnel to fully

Boeing 747-8 Freighter Begins Flight-Test Operations in Southern California

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Cebu Pacific Orders More A320s

Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for seven more A320s, the manufacturer announced this morning.

Airbus Ash Tests Show ‘No Irregularities’

Preliminary inspection of a pair of airplanes Airbus used to fly test missions from Toulouse yesterday to assess the effect of volcanic ash on air

EADS Mulls New KC-X Tanker Bid–but Why?

EADS may bid alone for the U.S.

Oman Close To Ordering Eurofighter Typhoons

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Upgraded AT-6 Takes to the Air

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