Months 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…
DetailsBeing a corporate pilot undoubtedly takes skill, patience, and the ability problem solve on the spot! Check out the article, below, to learn how this Honeywell pilot handles an average day in the world of aviation! KVNY–KICT Our trip began under bright sunshine at Van Nuys Airport, home base for our small, three-aircraft flight operation.…
DetailsMaking its first flight using a “preliminary version” of Safran Silvercrest engines, the Dassult Falcon 5X launched from the assembly facility Wednesday, July 5. Check out the article, below, for more information! According to Dassault, the preliminary flight-test campaign will last only a few weeks to help streamline the development process. A full-fledged flight-test campaign…
DetailsIntroducing advanced manufacturing technologies to super-midsize market, Textron Aviation has recently developed a state-of-the-art aircraft that is taking the aviation world by storm. For more information, read the article, below. Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc.company, today announced it has rolled out the first production unit of the Cessna Citation Longitude, the company’s latest clean-sheet…
DetailsSwiss airframer Pilatus delivered the 1,500th aircraft in its PC-12 series last week. In a handover celebration at the manufacturer’s headquarters in Stans, company chairman Oscar Schwenk presented the milestone turboprop single to Australia’s Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
DetailsThe MRJ Development Program by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. has been restructured, positioning to begin delivery of the first MRJ90 in mid-2020. Below, you will find a portion of their recent release covering the progress of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet. To ensure the progress toward type certification, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. has restructured the MRJ development program…
DetailsBombardier Business Aircraft is planning to incorporate a slightly lighter wing on its Global 7000, beginning with its fifth flight-test vehicle (FTV), but the company maintains that the certification program for what will become its top-of-the-line business jet remains on track for entry into service in late 2018.
DetailsCheck out this article about a newly approved G5 electronic flight instrument from Garmin! Garmin has received approved model list (AML) STC approval for its G5 electronic flight instrument as a replacement directional gyro or horizontal situation indicator in more than 650 certified airplane models. When paired with select GPS navcoms, the 3.5-inch LCD unit can…
DetailsBecoming the fourth approval for Honda Aircraft, Transport Canada signed off on Canadian-registration deliveries on June 1. Check out this article for more information! Honda Aircraft received Transport Canada validation for its HondaJet on June 1, clearing the way for Canadian-registration deliveries. Canada becomes the fourth approval for the aircraft, which was granted U.S. certification…
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