abril 2017
Embraer Deliveries Decline in First Quarter of 2017
Embraer Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 33 aircraft in the first quarter of 2017—18 commercial airliners and 15 executive jets. The figures announced on April 13 represented a 25 percent drop compared with the
Boeing Business Jets BBJ continue to show strong growth in China
BBJ Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) is seeing unprecedented growth in Greater China, where the fleet has tripled over the last five years – with 29 BBJ aircraft in operation. The success of the
marzo 2017
Global 7000 hits M0.995 in high-speed tests
Bombardier has flown the Global 7000 prototype at speeds up to Mach 0.995 five months after launching the flight test programme, the company says on 29 March. In becoming the largest business jet to come
Gulfstream begins G500 certification testing
G500 Gulfstream has completed the development testing for the new G500 and has begun the FAA certification process. During the development testing the five test aircraft flew a combined 2,600 hours over 600
PC-12 NG is 2016’s best-seller
Pilatus- PC-12 NG Delivery of 91 PC-12 NG single engine turboprops in 2016 make it officially the top-selling turbine-powered business aircraft in the world. With 91 aircraft delivered to customers around the world in
Third citation longitude takes its first flight
The third Citation Longitude has joined the test programme. Test pilots Corey Eckhart and UJ Pesonen, along with flight test engineer Mike Bradfield, successfully tested various systems throughout the one-hour and 40-minute flight. The aircraft
BOMBARDIER BUSINESS AIRCRAFT ESTABLISHES FIVE LINE MAINTENANCE STATIONS IN EUROPE
Bombardier Business Aircraft is pleased to announce its establishment of five new line maintenance stations across Europe. The facilities provide line maintenance support to Bombardier Business Aircraft customers in Europe, complementing the tip-to-tail heavy maintenance
Why business aviation must match commercial for safety
Business aviation's safety record isn't bad but it needs to improve to match commercial air transport, and the Flight Safety Foundation is working to achieve that. FSF's Greg Marshall talks to Dave Calderwood. Business aviation
Opinion:The UK needs to follow the US with dedicated business aviation airports
Robert Walters, business development director at London Biggin Hill Airport, says that if the UK government does not recognise the importance of business aviation the country will not be able to keep up with demand. London Biggin
U.S. FAA Gives Nod to G500, G600 P&WC Engines
The new P&WC PW800 family will provide double-digit gains in fuel efficiency. P&WC (Pratt & Whitney Canada) has received U.S. certification for its new PW814GA and 815GA turbofans that will power the Gulfstream G500