On June 28, an Indiana State University team finished second overall in a national all-women’s airplane race, a four-day competition geared toward promoting the legacy of pioneering females in aviation. Lydia Kost, Kayleigh Bordner and MiJin “Jean” Kim returned to Terre Haute Monday after accepting their medals in the Air Race Classic 2016. It was ISU’s first top-10 overall finish since 2010.
DetailsDassault’s flagship Falcon 8X received U.S. FAA certification today, just two days after the French aircraft manufacturer announced European approval for the ultra-long-range trijet, a company spokesman told AIN. The 6,450-nm jet is expected to enter service early in the fourth quarter.
DetailsSolar Impulse is altering the way we fly, as we speak. The next decade could be bringing with it monumental change to the aviation industry. In the heart of aviation’s birthplace, the visionary behind the history-making solar airplane that stopped in Dayton on an around-the-word trek said electric planes will be in commercial use within a decade.
DetailsFor some, catering to clients that are a plane ride away, on a time crunch, can be difficult. Although, for business aircraft owners, there is much more flexibility in meeting with whomever they need to see.
DetailsGulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that a full-scale cabin of the Gulfstream G600 is travelling around the United States this summer to give customers an opportunity to step on board and experience firsthand the comfort, quality and craftsmanship of the G500 and G600.
DetailsBusiness aviation continues to be recognized from coast to coast as a half a dozen more cities and towns recognized its value in June. To date, hundreds of local officials have issued official proclamations about the importance of general aviation, including business aviation, to their city and state. Here are the latest proclamations: Aberdeen, SD…
DetailsThe Legacy 500, Embraer’s new midsize business jet, will make its debut at Farnborough International Airshow, in United Kingdom, taking place between 11-17th July. The Embraer’s first full fly-by-wire technology aircraft will be at static display along with other company’s products.
DetailsHoneywell BendixKing has announced that Textron Aviation recently completed the first installation and customer delivery of its AeroWave in-flight internet solution on a Cessna Citation CJ3. AeroWave, which features optional Wi-Fi routers that simplify installation and provide in-flight voice and/or data connectivity, is now approved by Textron Aviation for retrofit installation on CJ-series aircraft at its service centers.
DetailsAs experienced workers from the Baby Boomer generation retire, taking with them decades of experience and institutional knowledge, corporate flight departments are increasingly turning to internships as an effective method for grooming new professionals in the industry.
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