The governors of Louisiana and South Carolina, among others, are recognizing the importance of general aviation this month. To date, officials in all 50 states, as well as hundreds of mayors around the country have issued such proclamations, which you can read, below! “Aviation and community airports play a critical role in the lives of…
DetailsA new remote tower system (RTS) is being installed at the Northern Regional Airport in Loveland, Colorado, by Canada-based Searidge Technologies. Read on, below, for more information! FNL was chosen as the test facility in part because of its traffic volume and the wide mix of aircraft types operating at the airport. This project will…
DetailsAlthough Embraer’s business jet deliveries decreased in the second quarter when compared to last year, the company reached a 29.5 percent jump in revenues in the quarter due to an increase in the demand of large business jets and commercial deliveries! Check out the article, below, to learn more! Overall, Embraer’s revenues increased to $1.77…
DetailsCapable of training up to 3,000 pilots per year, the new addition of the Bombardier Challenger 300 simulator at the Business Aircraft’s training center in Dallas is an exciting one! Read more about the new addition, below! Bombardier Business Aircraft has expanded its training capacity at its Dallas Fort-Worth Airport Texas facility with a newly…
DetailsFour recent cancer survivors took to the skies this month as they learned the basics of piloting an aircraft, courtesy of the 4th Annual Big Sky Kids Cancer Survivor Flight Camp! Check out the article, below, for more details about the thrilling day! Launched in 2014, the camp is co-sponsored by NBAA member Summit Aviation,…
DetailsGulfstream has reached a milestone after the 14 years the twinjet entered service— they have delivered their 550th G550, which has quickly become one of the most sought-after business aviation jets. Check out the article, below, for more information! Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered its 550th Gulfstream G550, “solidifying the aircraft’s position as one of business…
DetailsDue to the vital general aviation presence in the country, many airports are finding the need to expand. For this reason, Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport in Southwest Wyoming just announced a $4.8 million construction contract for a new general aviation terminal! As a rural airport serving Southwest Wyoming, the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) derives…
DetailsReaching the 500-hour test-flight milestone, Bombardier Business Aircraft announced that Global 7000 flight-test vehicles 4 and 5 are currently in final assembly. Read the article, below, for more information! The Global 7000 flight-test program has surpassed the 500-hour milestone, Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today. Three flight-test vehicles (FTVs) are currently engaed in the certifcation campaign…
DetailsMonths after the Legacy 450 mid-light jet took flight, Embraer launched their first flight with their Legacy 500 midsize jet! Manufactured in Melbourne, Florida, this assembly marks a milestone for Legacy 500. Embraer flew its first Legacy 500 midsize jet assembled at its assembly facility in Melbourne, Florida, on July 13, eight months after the…
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