Honda Aircraft Company announced progress and HondaJet program achievements during a press conference Monday at the 2015 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The HondaJet is making its first appearance in Europe and will begin a demonstration tour following EBACE 2015.
The global fleet of over 1,300 Pilatus PC-12 aircraft reached a major milestone by compiling 5,000,000 flight hours since the first aircraft was delivered in October, 1994.
Improvements Announced In Final Range, Runway Performance And Operating Costs
Cessna announced Monday at EBACE that the Citation Latitude will enter the market with final range and runway performance specifications that exceed previous projections. The improved specifications will be part of the aircraft’s imminent FAA certification.
Larry R. Flynn, president of Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., has informed the corporation of his intention to retire on June 30, for health reasons. Mark L. Burns, president of Product Support for Gulfstream, will succeed Flynn as president of Gulfstream.
Transport Canada has granted type certification to Pratt & Whitney Canada for its new PW307D turbofan engine, which will power Dassault Aviation's new Falcon 8X, a three-engine ultra-long-range business jet.
Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Avionics To Be Standard On Turboprop Models
Beechcraft announced Monday at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) that new production King Air turboprops will soon feature Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics system as standard equipment. Certifications on all three models are anticipated to occur in the upcoming months.