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All News

November 01, 2016

Gulfstream G600 Progressing Toward First Flight

First Aircraft Delivered To Flight Test; Four Others In Production

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s all-new Gulfstream G600 continues to progress toward its first flight.

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Pilatus PC-24 Flies To NBAA-BACE 2016

Both Prototypes Currently Completing A Rigorous Flight Test Program

A U.S. premier at this year's NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando: the first-ever presentation of the PC-24 prototype to a US audience at the Pilatus outdoor stand. The PC-24 development program is progressing to plan and Pilatus expects its new business jet to exceed previously published performance data! Visitors to NBAA-BACE 2016 can look forward to seeing the second PC-24 prototype – "P02" – on Wednesday, 2nd November 2016.

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Transport Canada Certifies PW617F1-E Engine

Will Power The New Embraer Phenom 100EV

Transport Canada has granted type certification to Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) for its PW617F1-E engine. The modified PW617F1-E turbofan engine offers more thrust with superior hot-and-high performance for the entry level jet market segment.

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Cessna Announces Performance Increase For Citation Longitude

Range, Payload Both Higher Than Originally Expected

Cessna announced during the 2016 Business Aviation Exhibition & Convention that its Citation Longitude will exceed initial performance targets with improved range and payload for this revolutionary super-midsize business jet. Further establishing the aircraft’s anticipated leadership in its segment, the Longitude has achieved an improved range of 3,500 nautical miles, an increase of 100 nautical miles, and full fuel payload of 1,600 pounds, an increase of 100 pounds.

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Embraer Pushes On-Demand Business Model For BizJets

Fills A Void Left By Commercial Airline Service

There is, perhaps, no more exciting place to be in private aviation than in the subscription, on-demand models such as Surf Air, Wheels Up, Hopscotch Air and Imagineair just to name a few of these new companies. The reason is simple. They are filling a void left by the commercial airline industry, which has abandoned not only smaller markets but intra-state and intra-regional services.

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Global Jet Capital Appoints Shawn Vick As CEO

Will Be Responsible For Overall Strategy Of The Company

Global Jet Capital, a global provider of financing solutions for corporate aircraft, has announced that it has appointed Shawn Vick as Chief Executive Officer, responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the company.

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Avidyne Announces Partnership With SmartSky Networks

Will Develop Certified Products For Airborne Connectivity

Avidyne has announced a strategic partnership with SmartSky Networks, a high performance air-to-ground connectivity network operator, in which Avidyne will become a channel partner in providing and supporting SmartSky’s airborne products into the U.S. general aviation industry.

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Brazil Certifies Viking Twin Otter Series 400

Aircraft Will Support Government Initiative To Connect Remote Areas

ANAC (Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil) has granted type certification to Viking Air Limited of Victoria, BC, Canada for the Series 400 Twin Otter in Brazil, adding to the list of twenty-nine countries now recognizing the type worldwide. The Certification was granted in October, and will help pave the way for the first ever Twin Otter to enter the Brazilian market.

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Pro Line Fusion Upgrade For Pro Line II-Equipped King Air B200s Now Certified

Meets Guidelines For 2020 ADS-B Compliance

Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for Pro Line II-equipped King Air B200 series aircraft has been certified by the FAA. The upgrade is available through Rockwell Collins-authorized dealers.

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Stellar Labs Names Tim O’Brien Chief Operating Officer

Joined The Company From A Social And Mobile Technology Company

Tim O’Brien has been named Chief Operating Officer of Stallar Labs. The company has grown substantially over the past year with the addition of new operators to the Stellar Alliance, Stellar’s partnership with Rockwell Collins and the launch of Stellar’s Charter Marketplace.

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Wheels Up Sees Need For 100s More Aircraft

Plans 2017 European Expansion

Wheels Up is not resting on its accomplishments in democratizing business aviation. With more than 3,000 members, CEO Kenny Dichter sees a need for up to 200 more aircraft and expects to launch European operations in 2017, again using Gama Aviation as its Part 135 partner. Dichter said 90% of the top European city pairs are within range of its fleet.

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Satcom Direct Agrees To Acquire TrueNorth Avionics

Expands Ability To Provide Advanced Cabin Communications Systems

Global aeronautical communications provider Satcom Direct (SD) announced today it has agreed to acquire TrueNorth Avionics, a company based in Ottawa, Canada that offers the latest technology in cabin communications solutions. With the purchase of TrueNorth, SD significantly expands its ability to provide advanced communications systems for business aviation aircraft.

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Honeywell’s Business Aviation Forecast Sees Slow Near-Term Pace

Anticipates 8,600 Deliveries Of New Business Jets Valued At $255 Billion Through 2026

The business aviation industry continues to face a slow near-term pace of orders due to a slow-growth economic environment across many global markets along with many political uncertainties, according to the 25th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook released today by Honeywell. The Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 8,600 new business jet deliveries worth $255 billion from 2016 to 2026.

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FlightSafety Introduces Its Master Aviator Program For Helicopter Pilots

Builds On The Fundamentals Covered By Initial And Recurrent Training

FlightSafety International announces the introduction of its Master Aviator program for helicopter pilots. The progressive Master Aviator curriculum builds upon the fundamentals covered by initial and recurrent training.

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At NBAA-BACE, 14 Scholarships Awarded To Future Business Aviation Leaders

Wide Range Of Programs Support Young Professionals Seeking BizAv Careers

The NBAA, through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation.

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After Years of Delays, FAA Certifies Cirrus Vision Jet

Much Delayed Ten-Year Development Program Culminates In FAA Announcement

After dozens of delays, a series of missed deadlines spanning several years, and lots of hype and disappointment, the FAA has finally granted type certification to the Cirrus Vision Jet following a 10-year development program. Cirrus Aircraft announced the certification of the Vision Jet Monday morning at the NBAA-BACE in Orlando, FL. Company executives said that the certification paves the way for customer deliveries later this year, but gave minimal details about how many deliveries are expected and what the actual order book truly looks like (i.e., how many actual jet orders are backed by real live customers with real live dollars).

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