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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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Deliveries of Hawker 4000 still stalled

Deliveries of the Hawker 4000 were still stalled at press time, despite Hawker Beechcraft’s saying for more than a month that it would “soon” begin shipmen

Aircraft

April 28, 2008

Dassault plays Falcon 7X catch-up

In December, delivery delays of Dassault’s new Falcon 7X trijet were “in some cases” as long as six months.

Aircraft

April 28, 2008

Eclipse 500 nears full avionics functionality

Eclipse Aviation is expecting to achieve two major certification goals–flight-into-known-icing and EASA certification–for the EA-500 very light jet by July

Aircraft

April 28, 2008

Pre-owned Market Solid for Eclipse 500s

While most business jet manufacturers rarely announce how many airplanes they have built before providing quarterly shipment numbers to the General Aviatio

Aircraft

April 28, 2008

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Pilot Report: Sierra Eagle II

One well kept secret in the modification business is privately held Sierra Industries of Uvalde, Texas, a town about 90 mi southwest of San Antonio.

Aircraft

April 23, 2008

Embraer’s Legacy road show in full swing

After a long wait, Embraer’s Legacy business jet received European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) certification on July 5.

Aircraft

April 23, 2008

Piper, Cirrus Jet Single Prototypes Near Completion

Piper Aircraft and Cirrus Design are neck and neck on progress with their respective single-engine very light jet prototypes, and the two competing airplan

Aircraft

April 22, 2008

Eclipse sees light of day as prototype preps for first flight

Under a bowl of scorching blue New Mexico sky, Eclipse Aviation rolled out the first Eclipse 500 at its Albuquerque facility on July 13–one big step toward

Aircraft

April 21, 2008

Learjet derives 2 new jets from its 45

At last month’s Farnborough Air Show, Bombardier Business Aircraft confirmed plans for two Learjet 45 follow-on models.

Aircraft

April 21, 2008

Vulcanair TP single set for flight

Italy’s Vulcanair expects to begin flying its single-turboprop VF600W by the end of next month.

Aircraft

April 21, 2008

First EVS Operational on Air Force Gulfstream

Gulfstream Aerospace has successfully installed a certified and fully operational Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on an in-service Air Force C-37A

Aircraft

April 21, 2008

First Production Sovereign Flies Ahead of Schedule

The first Citation Sovereign production aircraft, S/N 001, completed its first flight June 27, “several weeks ahead of schedule,” according to Cessna Aircr

Aircraft

April 21, 2008

Swiss Takes Its Final ERJ-145

Swiss International Airlines (formerly Crossair) on May 28 took delivery of the final Embraer ERJ-145 of a firm order for 25, thus completing the first pha

Aircraft

April 17, 2008

Sale Closed, AAI Preps To Reopen Adam Aircraft

The sale of Adam Aircraft’s assets took place as scheduled on Tuesday, according to Jan D’Angelo, the former senior vice president for international and fl

Aircraft

April 17, 2008

Third Diamond D-Jet Joins Flight-test Fleet

The third flight-test D-Jet completed a one-hour 25-minute maiden flight on Tuesday from Diamond Aircraft’s London, Ontario facility, with chief test pilot

Aircraft

April 17, 2008

Toyota mum on plans for GA aircraft

So far, Toyota is downplaying the significance of its TAA (Toyota Advanced Aircraft) proof-of-concept airplane.

Aircraft

April 16, 2008

Fairchild’s fortunes fading fast as Bombardier bails

Another truss fell from Fairchild Dornier’s tenuous financial footing last month, as potential suitor Bombardier Aerospace declared that it no longer harbo

Aircraft

April 16, 2008

In The Works: Bombardier Continental

Four of five test aircraft planned for the Continental flight-test program are now flying, with the fourth (dedicated to proving the reliability and mainta

Aircraft

April 16, 2008

In The Works: Bombardier Global 5000

First flight of the Global 5000, a shortened version of the Global Express, is still scheduled for first quarter next year, and type certification by Trans

Aircraft

April 16, 2008

In The Works: Gulfstream IV-X

Playing its cards close, Savannah, Ga.-based Gulfstream Aerospace is still officially saying little about its “mystery” follow-on to the G-IV, but there ar

Aircraft

April 16, 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

Deliveries of Hawker 4000 still stalled

Deliveries of the Hawker 4000 were still stalled at press time, despite Hawker Beechcraft’s saying for more than a month that it would “soon” begin shipmen

Dassault plays Falcon 7X catch-up

In December, delivery delays of Dassault’s new Falcon 7X trijet were “in some cases” as long as six months.

Eclipse 500 nears full avionics functionality

Eclipse Aviation is expecting to achieve two major certification goals–flight-into-known-icing and EASA certification–for the EA-500 very light jet by July

Pre-owned Market Solid for Eclipse 500s

While most business jet manufacturers rarely announce how many airplanes they have built before providing quarterly shipment numbers to the General Aviatio

Videos

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Pilot Report: Sierra Eagle II

One well kept secret in the modification business is privately held Sierra Industries of Uvalde, Texas, a town about 90 mi southwest of San Antonio.

Embraer’s Legacy road show in full swing

After a long wait, Embraer’s Legacy business jet received European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) certification on July 5.

Piper, Cirrus Jet Single Prototypes Near Completion

Piper Aircraft and Cirrus Design are neck and neck on progress with their respective single-engine very light jet prototypes, and the two competing airplan

Eclipse sees light of day as prototype preps for first flight

Under a bowl of scorching blue New Mexico sky, Eclipse Aviation rolled out the first Eclipse 500 at its Albuquerque facility on July 13–one big step toward

Learjet derives 2 new jets from its 45

At last month’s Farnborough Air Show, Bombardier Business Aircraft confirmed plans for two Learjet 45 follow-on models.

Vulcanair TP single set for flight

Italy’s Vulcanair expects to begin flying its single-turboprop VF600W by the end of next month.

First EVS Operational on Air Force Gulfstream

Gulfstream Aerospace has successfully installed a certified and fully operational Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on an in-service Air Force C-37A

First Production Sovereign Flies Ahead of Schedule

The first Citation Sovereign production aircraft, S/N 001, completed its first flight June 27, “several weeks ahead of schedule,” according to Cessna Aircr

Swiss Takes Its Final ERJ-145

Swiss International Airlines (formerly Crossair) on May 28 took delivery of the final Embraer ERJ-145 of a firm order for 25, thus completing the first pha

Sale Closed, AAI Preps To Reopen Adam Aircraft

The sale of Adam Aircraft’s assets took place as scheduled on Tuesday, according to Jan D’Angelo, the former senior vice president for international and fl

Third Diamond D-Jet Joins Flight-test Fleet

The third flight-test D-Jet completed a one-hour 25-minute maiden flight on Tuesday from Diamond Aircraft’s London, Ontario facility, with chief test pilot

Toyota mum on plans for GA aircraft

So far, Toyota is downplaying the significance of its TAA (Toyota Advanced Aircraft) proof-of-concept airplane.

Fairchild’s fortunes fading fast as Bombardier bails

Another truss fell from Fairchild Dornier’s tenuous financial footing last month, as potential suitor Bombardier Aerospace declared that it no longer harbo

In The Works: Bombardier Continental

Four of five test aircraft planned for the Continental flight-test program are now flying, with the fourth (dedicated to proving the reliability and mainta

In The Works: Bombardier Global 5000

First flight of the Global 5000, a shortened version of the Global Express, is still scheduled for first quarter next year, and type certification by Trans

In The Works: Gulfstream IV-X

Playing its cards close, Savannah, Ga.-based Gulfstream Aerospace is still officially saying little about its “mystery” follow-on to the G-IV, but there ar

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