The first Bombardier Global 7000 flight test vehicle, FTV1, has now amassed more than 100 hours of flying! Bombardier Aerospace’s Global 7000 program is “progressing” solidly, with the sole flight-test vehicle, FTV1, having completed more than 100 hours of flight testing to date, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer announced today. FTV2 is also now complete and…
DetailsAn announcement was made that veteran Michael Amalfitano is said to be president of the Executive Jets Business Unit starting on March 1st. In an unexpected move announced this afternoon, Embraer tapped business aviation finance veteran Michael Amalfitano as the president and CEO of its Melbourne, Florida-based Executive Jets business unit, effective March 1. He…
DetailsThe 2017 TMB 930 is a speedy plane, featuring new specs and cabin details! Check out a recap of the first delivery of this model by Daher in 2017, below! The newly-delivered Model Year 2017 TBM 930 has the popular “Elite Package” enhanced interior, and includes the optional AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag in the torso section…
DetailsThe Falcon 8X is not only Dassault’s largest business jet; it also propels the OEM into the popular ultra-long-range arena, the segment that has experienced the most activity in the past few years. The 8X isn’t just a 7X with fuselage plugs, and it isn’t replacing the 7X; the newest Falcon stands on its own as the flagship of the French manufacturer’s fleet.
DetailsIt was recently announced that the 2017 TBM 900 will come with Garmin’s G1000NXi upgraded avionics suite. Daher announced today that the 2017 TBM 900 will come with Garmin’s G1000NXi (next generation) upgraded avionics suite. Garmin rolled out the NXi this month with “significant performance enhancements” and “additional capabilities, such as two-way cockpit connectivity,” according…
DetailsInternational Jet Management has become the first operator of a Bombardier Challenger 650 provided by Jet Support Services. Austria’s International Jet Management (IJM) has become the first operator to have the engines and auxiliary power unit of a Bombardier Challenger 650 covered by the maintenance programs provided by Jet Support Services (JSSI). The independent maintenance provider charges…
DetailsThe U.S. FAA issued a final rule enabling certain general aviation pilots to fly without Third-class certificate. Marking a key victory for general aviation advocates, the U.S. FAA issued a final rule today that would enable certain general aviation pilots to fly without a current third-class aeromedical certificate beginning on May 1. The rule codifies…
DetailsBeginning with model year 2016 deliveries in January, Textron Aviation added the Safe Flight angle-of-attack (AOA) system to the Cessna 172S Skyhawk. The AOA system is standard on new Skyhawks, including the diesel engine Turbo JT-A that will enter service early next year, and it is a $5,000 option on the 182T Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD T206H.
DetailsTextron Aviation recently announced that their service centers now offer Garmin’s new G1000 NXi Flight Deck for King Air models. Read more, below! Textron Aviation service centers are now offering Garmin’s new G1000 NXi integrated flight deck for its Beechcraft King Air 200, 250, 300 and 350 twin turboprops, as well as for new-build piston…
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