Short take-off and landing airplanes always produce a lot fo attention: A modified aircraft, originally created for Alaskan bush-pilot necessity but that also created one of the world’s most unique aviation competitions, will be part of the “Valdez STOL” (short takeoff and landing) flying activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 set for July 28-August 3…
Beechcraft Corp. celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first flight of its King Air Model 90 with a flight of three King Air models flying over Beech Field. “It’s a great day for Beechcraft,” Beechcraft CEO Bill Boisture said. The first flight of the King Air on Jan. 20, 1964, was a milestone for the…
WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita City Council has approved about $40 million in industrial revenue bonds for Cessna. The Wichita Eagle reports the council approved the bonds in early December. The plane builder says the move should create at least 50 more jobs. The plan calls for Cessna to receive a 100 per cent property…
Bombardier Aerospace has announced three significant business jet orders. On Dec. 30, Bombardier announced that it had received a firm order for 10 Challenger 350 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $259 million US, based on the 2013 list price for typically equipped aircraft. On Dec. 31, Bombardier announced…
With every end comes new beginnings… as 2013 has come to a close and 2014 is now upon us, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you, our clients and friends, for your continued support in 2013! We cannot wait to see what is in store for us in…
The US Aviation industry is finally emerging from one of the worst economic recessions in history, and is now facing challenges in remaining globally competitive against emerging markets according to several industry stakeholders who testified Thursday, Dec. 12 during a hearing before the U.S. House aviation subcommittee.
Honda Aircraft celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the HondaJet prototype’s first flight on Tuesday. “The proof-of-concept HondaJet first flight was a pinnacle moment,” Honda Aircraft president and CEO Michimasa Fujino told AIN. “Our team had spent years researching and testing the advanced theories and concepts incorporated into the aircraft’s innovative design,” which includes its over-the-wing…
After completing a flurry of G650 deliveries in November, Gulfstream looks on track to deliver 45 G650s by the end of 2013. Quarter end and year end are traditionally the busiest times for business jet manufacturers, as they look to invoice as many new customers as possible, by delivering them their shiny new aircraft. The…
Bombardier Aerospace announced that Learjet has been awarded Federal Aviation Administration Certification for its Learjet 75 aircraft. Bombardier Aerospace, the world’s leading business aircraft manufacturer, announced that Learjet has been awarded Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification for its Learjet 75 aircraft. “We are delighted to have received FAA certification for the first Learjet 75 business…