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C Series launch target slides to 2013

Bombardier appears no closer to a decision about whether to launch or scrub the nascent C Series program after president and COO Pierre Beaudoin revealed o

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March 7, 2007

Sales of new TBM 850 boost Socata’s bottom line

Introduction of the TBM 850 “very fast turboprop” single to meet the challenge of the VLJ has firmly lifted Socata’s fortunes out of the stagnation that th

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March 7, 2007

In The Works: PiperJet

Piper Aircraft, whose dealers are working with Honda Aircraft to sell and service the HondaJet, continues with its plans to find a suitable location to bui

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March 7, 2007

In The Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

Aviation Technology Group (ATG) is expecting to receive FAA certification and begin customer deliveries of the Javelin two-seat jet next year.

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March 7, 2007

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In The Works: Aero Vodochody Ae270

Penta Holding, the private-equity firm that in January purchased Ae270 and L-39 manufacturer Aero Vodochody, expects to announce by the end of this month a

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March 7, 2007

In The Works: Dassault Falcon 7X

Dassault’s fly-by-wire Falcon 7X is nearing the finish line and is expected to receive EASA and FAA type certification either by the end of this month or e

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March 7, 2007

Eclipse Calls Its Problems a “Perfect Storm”

While it is normal for a start-up to experience teething troubles, Eclipse Aviation president and CEO Vern Raburn conceded in letters sent last week to Ecl

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March 6, 2007

Eclipse Names New Partners for Avio Cockpit

One week after revealing that Avidyne’s involvement in the program has ended, Eclipse Aviation today named a number of replacement suppliers for the Eclips

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March 6, 2007

United Airlines Drops Eclipse Training Program

Eclipse Aviation and United Airlines have “mutually agreed to terminate their pilot training program,” according to Michelle Burns, manager of training dev

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March 6, 2007

Dassault Confirms New Jet Launch

Dassault Aviation confirmed at its annual results briefing in Paris last month that it will launch a super-midsize Falcon, probably next year.

Aircraft

March 5, 2007

India’s Turboprop Twin Progressing Slowly

Indian state-owned National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) continue working on a 12-passenger twin-turboprop pusher c

Aircraft

March 5, 2007

Grob Business Jet Prototype Returns to Flight Test

Grob Aerospace has restarted the flight-test program for its SPn jet, just short of three months after the crash of its second prototype on November 29.

Aircraft

March 5, 2007

Special Conditions Proposed for Dassault Falcon 7X

The FAA released a proposal on Monday and another today for a number of special conditions related to the certification of the Dassault Falcon 7X, which is

Aircraft

March 5, 2007

Two-seat Javelin VLJ Prototype Makes First Flight

Aviation Technology Group’s Javelin very light jet (VLJ) prototype flew for the first time last Friday.

Aircraft

February 16, 2007

First Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Certified

A new chapter in civil aviation history began yesterday when the FAA issued the first airworthiness certificate for a commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (U

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February 16, 2007

Citation CJ2+ Receives Type Certification

Cessna received FAA type certification of its Model 525, the CJ2+, bringing the light jet another step closer to customer deliveries scheduled to start in

Aircraft

February 13, 2007

Cessna Exceeding Order and Delivery Expectations

Cessna booked orders for 71 Citations in the third quarter, bringing the order book to just under 230 for the first nine months of this year, according to

Aircraft

February 12, 2007

Gulfstream Flying into a ’Very Strong’ Year

Gulfstream’s third-quarter results show double-digit improvements in net sales (14.3 percent) and operating earnings (34.3 percent), as well as an increase

Aircraft

February 12, 2007

GA Flights Finally Resume at DCA

In what Rep.

Aircraft

February 12, 2007

More Details Revealed about New Embraer Jets

Embraer recently selected BMW DesignWorksUSA to design the interior for its planned very light jet (VLJ) and light jet, in addition to disclosing more defi

Aircraft

February 12, 2007

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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.

Latest

C Series launch target slides to 2013

Bombardier appears no closer to a decision about whether to launch or scrub the nascent C Series program after president and COO Pierre Beaudoin revealed o

Sales of new TBM 850 boost Socata’s bottom line

Introduction of the TBM 850 “very fast turboprop” single to meet the challenge of the VLJ has firmly lifted Socata’s fortunes out of the stagnation that th

In The Works: PiperJet

Piper Aircraft, whose dealers are working with Honda Aircraft to sell and service the HondaJet, continues with its plans to find a suitable location to bui

In The Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

Aviation Technology Group (ATG) is expecting to receive FAA certification and begin customer deliveries of the Javelin two-seat jet next year.

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In The Works: Aero Vodochody Ae270

Penta Holding, the private-equity firm that in January purchased Ae270 and L-39 manufacturer Aero Vodochody, expects to announce by the end of this month a

In The Works: Dassault Falcon 7X

Dassault’s fly-by-wire Falcon 7X is nearing the finish line and is expected to receive EASA and FAA type certification either by the end of this month or e

Eclipse Calls Its Problems a “Perfect Storm”

While it is normal for a start-up to experience teething troubles, Eclipse Aviation president and CEO Vern Raburn conceded in letters sent last week to Ecl

Eclipse Names New Partners for Avio Cockpit

One week after revealing that Avidyne’s involvement in the program has ended, Eclipse Aviation today named a number of replacement suppliers for the Eclips

United Airlines Drops Eclipse Training Program

Eclipse Aviation and United Airlines have “mutually agreed to terminate their pilot training program,” according to Michelle Burns, manager of training dev

Dassault Confirms New Jet Launch

Dassault Aviation confirmed at its annual results briefing in Paris last month that it will launch a super-midsize Falcon, probably next year.

India’s Turboprop Twin Progressing Slowly

Indian state-owned National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) continue working on a 12-passenger twin-turboprop pusher c

Grob Business Jet Prototype Returns to Flight Test

Grob Aerospace has restarted the flight-test program for its SPn jet, just short of three months after the crash of its second prototype on November 29.

Special Conditions Proposed for Dassault Falcon 7X

The FAA released a proposal on Monday and another today for a number of special conditions related to the certification of the Dassault Falcon 7X, which is

Two-seat Javelin VLJ Prototype Makes First Flight

Aviation Technology Group’s Javelin very light jet (VLJ) prototype flew for the first time last Friday.

First Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Certified

A new chapter in civil aviation history began yesterday when the FAA issued the first airworthiness certificate for a commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (U

Citation CJ2+ Receives Type Certification

Cessna received FAA type certification of its Model 525, the CJ2+, bringing the light jet another step closer to customer deliveries scheduled to start in

Cessna Exceeding Order and Delivery Expectations

Cessna booked orders for 71 Citations in the third quarter, bringing the order book to just under 230 for the first nine months of this year, according to

Gulfstream Flying into a ’Very Strong’ Year

Gulfstream’s third-quarter results show double-digit improvements in net sales (14.3 percent) and operating earnings (34.3 percent), as well as an increase

GA Flights Finally Resume at DCA

In what Rep.

More Details Revealed about New Embraer Jets

Embraer recently selected BMW DesignWorksUSA to design the interior for its planned very light jet (VLJ) and light jet, in addition to disclosing more defi

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