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.

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Revived Twin Otter makes first flight

Viking Air of Sidney, British Columbia, flew its DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 prototype for the first time on October 1 from Victoria International Airport.

Aircraft

October 7, 2008

Flight testing imminent for Sierra Super S-II

The Citation S550-based Sierra Super S-II completed a 36-minute maiden flight September 26 at Sierra’s Uvalde, Texas modification center.

Aircraft

October 7, 2008

Dornier Amphib Splashes Down at NBAA

German seaplane manufacturer Dornier Aircraft this week at the NBAA Convention in Orlando, Fla., announced plans to manufacture and sell the $6 million Sea

Aircraft

October 7, 2008

BA609 Civil Tiltrotor Still on Schedule

The BA609 tiltrotor program continues on track, according to Bell/Agusta Aerospace Co.

Aircraft

October 7, 2008

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Cessna To Offer JetBed as an Option

JetBed (Booth No.

Aircraft

October 7, 2008

Bell/Agusta remains certain time is right for civil tiltrotor

Bell/Agusta Aerospace Co.

Aircraft

October 7, 2008

Epic forging ahead on FAA OK for Victory and Escape prototypes

Epic Aircraft plans to certify the Victory and Escape prototypes in the U.S., according to chairman and CEO Rick Schrameck.

Aircraft

October 6, 2008

Diamond D-Jet Flies with Upgraded Williams Engine

On Sunday, Diamond Aircraft flew its D-Jet for the first time with the new Williams International FJ33-5A engine (formerly designated FJ33-19), the product

Aircraft

October 6, 2008

Epic Aircraft Forges Ahead

Epic Aircraft plans to certify the Victory and Escape prototypes in the U.S., according to chairman and CEO Rick Schrameck.

Aircraft

October 6, 2008

Dornier 328Jet reconfigured as an executive airplane

Comtran International said it has been awarded an STC for a 12-passenger executive cabin configuration for the Dornier 328Jet, which is being marketed as t

Aircraft

October 6, 2008

Grand Luxury Arrives in a Regional Jet

An interesting cross-fertilization exists between business and regional jets.

Aircraft

October 6, 2008

Diamond D-Jet flies with upgraded engine

On Sunday, Diamond Aircraft (Booth No.

Aircraft

October 6, 2008

New twin is still under consideration at Socata

Is it a jet? Is it a turboprop? That’s the question that remains after Socata confirmed here yesterday that it is still pursuing a twin-engine aircraft to

Aircraft

October 6, 2008

Nextant breathes new life into Beechjets, Hawker 400XPs

Nextant Aerospace (Booth No.

Aircraft

October 6, 2008

Aerion continues to search for OEM partner on SSBJ

Aerion executives still hope they will secure an OEM partner by the end of the year to build the company’s supersonic business jet, but vice chairman Brian

Aircraft

October 5, 2008

Gulfstream Launches ‘Best in Class’ G250

Gulfstream Aerospace this morning unveiled the G250 to succeed the G200 (née Galaxy), which was the first super-midsize business jet to enter service–back

Aircraft

October 5, 2008

Hawker 450 Gives New Life To Old Design

Hawker Beechcraft today launched the Hawker 450XP, a derivative of the Hawker 400XP (née Beechjet 400A) with new cockpit avionics and engines.

Aircraft

October 5, 2008

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream’s midsize G150

Gulfstream Aerospace yesterday said its midsize G150 received type certificate validation from Transport Canada, allowing operators of the twinjet to regis

Aircraft

October 5, 2008

Orders remain strong for Airbus bizliners

Airbus reports no downturn in orders for its bizliners this year.

Aircraft

October 5, 2008

Oklahoma firm breathes new life into Challengers

Capital Aviation in Bethany, Okla., is at Booth No.

Aircraft

October 5, 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

Revived Twin Otter makes first flight

Viking Air of Sidney, British Columbia, flew its DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 prototype for the first time on October 1 from Victoria International Airport.

Flight testing imminent for Sierra Super S-II

The Citation S550-based Sierra Super S-II completed a 36-minute maiden flight September 26 at Sierra’s Uvalde, Texas modification center.

Dornier Amphib Splashes Down at NBAA

German seaplane manufacturer Dornier Aircraft this week at the NBAA Convention in Orlando, Fla., announced plans to manufacture and sell the $6 million Sea

BA609 Civil Tiltrotor Still on Schedule

The BA609 tiltrotor program continues on track, according to Bell/Agusta Aerospace Co.

Videos

More Articles

Cessna To Offer JetBed as an Option

JetBed (Booth No.

Bell/Agusta remains certain time is right for civil tiltrotor

Bell/Agusta Aerospace Co.

Epic forging ahead on FAA OK for Victory and Escape prototypes

Epic Aircraft plans to certify the Victory and Escape prototypes in the U.S., according to chairman and CEO Rick Schrameck.

Diamond D-Jet Flies with Upgraded Williams Engine

On Sunday, Diamond Aircraft flew its D-Jet for the first time with the new Williams International FJ33-5A engine (formerly designated FJ33-19), the product

Epic Aircraft Forges Ahead

Epic Aircraft plans to certify the Victory and Escape prototypes in the U.S., according to chairman and CEO Rick Schrameck.

Dornier 328Jet reconfigured as an executive airplane

Comtran International said it has been awarded an STC for a 12-passenger executive cabin configuration for the Dornier 328Jet, which is being marketed as t

Grand Luxury Arrives in a Regional Jet

An interesting cross-fertilization exists between business and regional jets.

Diamond D-Jet flies with upgraded engine

On Sunday, Diamond Aircraft (Booth No.

New twin is still under consideration at Socata

Is it a jet? Is it a turboprop? That’s the question that remains after Socata confirmed here yesterday that it is still pursuing a twin-engine aircraft to

Nextant breathes new life into Beechjets, Hawker 400XPs

Nextant Aerospace (Booth No.

Aerion continues to search for OEM partner on SSBJ

Aerion executives still hope they will secure an OEM partner by the end of the year to build the company’s supersonic business jet, but vice chairman Brian

Gulfstream Launches ‘Best in Class’ G250

Gulfstream Aerospace this morning unveiled the G250 to succeed the G200 (née Galaxy), which was the first super-midsize business jet to enter service–back

Hawker 450 Gives New Life To Old Design

Hawker Beechcraft today launched the Hawker 450XP, a derivative of the Hawker 400XP (née Beechjet 400A) with new cockpit avionics and engines.

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream’s midsize G150

Gulfstream Aerospace yesterday said its midsize G150 received type certificate validation from Transport Canada, allowing operators of the twinjet to regis

Orders remain strong for Airbus bizliners

Airbus reports no downturn in orders for its bizliners this year.

Oklahoma firm breathes new life into Challengers

Capital Aviation in Bethany, Okla., is at Booth No.

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