Company Gives Program Update At EBACE

Cessna is making progress on two key lineup additions for their family of Citation business jets, the company said during a program update at EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland. The Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude programs are both meeting performance and technical objectives, with both programs bringing new performance and innovation to two different categories of business aviation.

Posthumously Awarded The Presidential Medal Of Freedom

NASA and President Obama honored the life and legacy of Sally Ride on the day a national tribute was held for the first American woman in space. The President announced Monday afternoon Ride will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony at the White House later this year.

Reports Several Significant HondaJet Milestones Achieved

Honda Aircraft Company has announced a number of achievements and significant milestones in the development of the HondaJet at the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Aspen’s All Digital Backup Display Will Give Flight-Training Students The Total Glass Panel Experience

Aspen Avionics announced Tuesday that Piper Aircraft has selected the Evolution Backup Display system for its Piper Archer and Seminole line of aircraft. The Evolution Backup Display is a fully digital, independent flight display system designed to replace mechanical backup instruments used in Part 23 glass panel installations.

Airplane's Health Trend Monitoring System A First In Business Aviation

The FAA recently granted approval to Gulfstream for its G650 Flight Operations Risk Management Service (FORMS) program. The G650 FORMS program is the only in-service program with an FAA-approved Implementation and Operations plan and it meets the EASA Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) requirement for commercial operations.

Cited For Focus On Maintaining And Improving Best Practices

Four European companies have been recognized for their commitment to safe operations as recipients of the 2013 European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) Safety of Flight Awards, presented today at the 13th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2013). The EBAA Safety of Flight Awards highlight the continued focus on maintaining and improving safety best practices at the companies' flight departments.

New Flight Deck Now Certified For All EASy-Series Falcons

Dassault recently received approval from both the FAA and EASA for EASy II on the Falcon 7X. With this approval, the enhanced, award-winning flight deck is now available for all EASy-series Falcons. The latest version of EASy includes a host of new features designed to increase safety and situational awareness while taking advantage of next-generation technologies within the air traffic management system.

Patrick Goudou Lauded For Collaboration With Industry In Setting Aviation Policies

The EBAA and NBAA announced Tuesday that Patrick Goudou, who has served as the executive director for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) since its establishment in 2003, has been honored with the 2013 European Business Aviation Award. The award was presented during a May 21 luncheon on the first day of the 13th annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2013).

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Undisclosed European Client Is The Airplane's Buyer

Embraer Executive Jets has sold an ultra-large Lineage 1000, to an undisclosed European client, operated by FLYINGGROUP. The sale was announced Tuesday at the 13th European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE). The aircraft, the first Lineage 1000 sale to a customer in Belgium, will join the Belgium-based company’s fleet and will be available for third-party charter. Delivery of the aircraft is scheduled for the second half of 2013.