Textron Aviation’s profits rose in the first quarter, rising primarily in the third month. Read more, below about Textron’s improvement in deliveries. After some “rough sledding” in the first two months of 2016, Wichita-based Textron Aviation turned in a modestly improved first quarter. The manufacturer of Cessna Citation business jets and Beechcraft King Air turboprops posted…
Gulfstream recently released some incredible progress for the G500 Flight–Test Program. As production continues for the G600, the Gulfstream G500 flight-test program also achieved several milestones to include receiving the program’s first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA issued the TIA for inlet compatibility and allowed Gulfstream to perform this…
China’s major cities have important FBO’s; Guangzhou is promised to have its very first FBO expected in 2017. Just as Beijing and Shanghai have substantial FBOs, so to soon will Guangzhou, another of China’s major cities. Yitong Business Aviation Service Co. Ltd of GAA (Guangdong Airport Authority), a state-owned aircraft ground handling company based in Guangdong Province,…
Textron Aviation announced that Safe Flight’s AoA system is now on Cessna 172 Skyhawks! It provides low airspeed awareness and flashing red LEDs and an aural alert to warn the pilot of increasing AoA! Safe Flight’s SCc angle-of-attack (AoA) system is now standard on all Cessna 172 Skyhawks, Textron Aviation subsidiary Cessna announced today at Sun ’n’ Fun…
The United States senators voted to bolster travel security in FAA bill! Read more about the travel security in the wake of the Brussels attacks. The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to bolster travel security in the wake of the Brussels attacks with measures that include doubling the number of transportation security teams with bomb-sniffing…
France will be settling on the Sagem Patroller as its new tactical drone! It is said to be an unmanned aircraft, and will replace the Sagem Sperwer. Read more below about the French Army and their new aircraft. The French army will acquire 14 Patroller unmanned aircraft, manufacturer Sagem has announced. The Patroller will replace…
Communities across the country show their support and find value in general aviation. Read more below about the local officials and communities who have recently proclaimed their support for general and business aviation. Local officials from across the country – from Massachusetts to Missouri – are the latest to show their support for general aviation,…
If you’ve been on the fence about enrolling in the expedited airport screening program called TSA PreCheck, it’s time to get with the program. Read more below on how you can enroll into the TSA PreCheck Program. Airport security lines are shaping up to be especially long during the peak summer travel season — largely…
The FAA said that the United States business jet fleet had predictions of 2.8 percent annual growth and expected to grow even more. Read more below about the Bizjet fleet annual growth. Despite the down market in 2015, the FAA maintained that the “long-term outlook, driven by turbine aircraft activity, remains favorable” and predicted the…