Gulfstream Aerospace’s long-range, large-cabin G500 continues to advance toward anticipated FAA certification next year. As first reported in AIN, the new twinjet is also getting more cabin windows: the prototype aircraft had 12, but Gulfstream is increasing this to 14 on production aircraft. Through mid-September, five flight-test G500s have logged 1,507 hours over 361 flights,…
DetailsCessna Aircraft has delivered its 5,000th light business jet, which was a Citation M2! Cessna Aircraft has delivered its 5,000th light business jet, a Citation M2 that was handed over last week to Helitrip Charter, which is leasing the aircraft to UK aircraft charter firm Catreus, the company has announced. In June, the Wichita-based aircraft…
DetailsHeartland Aeronautical Experience (HAE) is developing a creative approach to exposing students to careers in business aviation a mobile air traffic control tower classroom. “This venue will result in new student starts for the diminishing pilot population, as well as more applicants for air traffic controller positions,” the HAE board says on its website. “Our…
DetailsBy Christmas 2019, ADSB-Out will be required on every active airplane that currently requires a Mode C transponder. Taking advantage of the FAA’s rebate program and planning ahead now can keep you from getting grounded.
DetailsBusiness Aviation enhances productivity to aid in success in today’s competitive marketplace. Business aviation is a productivity tool used by thousands of companies and organizations of all sizes. These forward-thinking organizations utilize business aircraft to minimize travel time; enhance the efficiency, productivity, safety and security of key personnel; and remain nimble, competitive and successful in…
DetailsTwo groups have banded together for a common goal to help disabled pilots fly. EAA Chapter 1083 and John Robinson, the founder of AV84all.org, will build a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer in Salisbury, North Carolina. The EAA chapter members launched the build earlier this month at Rowan County Airport (KRUQ). “When I was first contacted by Zenith about helping…
DetailsFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta announced today that the FAA is delivering on its commitment to incentivize general aviation aircraft owners to equip their aircraft with required NextGen avionics technology before the January 1, 2020 deadline. On September 19, 2016, the FAA’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) rebate website went live, and general aviation aircraft owners now have the opportunity to apply for a $500 rebate to help offset the cost to equip eligible aircraft in a timely manner, rather than waiting to meet the mandatory equipage date.
DetailsThe first Bombardier Global 7000 lands on Canadian Aircraft Registry! The first Bombardier Global 7000 has appeared on the Canadian aircraft registry. The aircraft is listed as experimental, with a model number of BD-700-2A12. A search of the Transport Canada online registration shows that the aircraft has been registered as C-GLBO, with the manufacturers serial…
Details34 Stray Dogs flown out of Puerto Rico to “Furrever Homes” in United States Humans aren’t the only ones who benefit from business aviation’s capabilities, as one operator recently stepped in to fly 34 stray dogs, rescued from Puerto Rico, to “forever homes” in the U.S. “Although we’ve traditionally used commercial airlines to fly the…
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