Production Set To Start On New Twin-Engine Jets, Deliveries Planned For 2013
In what may be one of the industry's most successfull turnarounds in recent memory, Mason Holland, CEO and Chairman of Eclipse Aerospace announced Monday at the NBAA Convention in Las Vegas that the company has re-opened the order book for new airplanes, and will soon begin production of the the Eclipse 550, the new twin-engine jet model in the Eclipse Jet family.
Yes... 2011 Has Not Been A Good Year For Aviation, But Piaggio Is Making The Best Of It
No one has to tell you that the 2010-2011 timeframe has been tough on those of us in aviation. Its been a tough few years to sell airplanes... and even tougher on those attempting to show the public the true value of business aviation. Be that as it may, there are a few bright spots here and there.
“We are making progress – not with the
Administration – but with all the government officials around
them. We are going to win the user fee fight." Source:
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.
An airplane system, including the propulsion system, the failure
or malfunctioning of which could adversely affect the safety of an
ETOPS flight, or the continued safe flight and landing of an
airplane during an ETOPS diversion.
Coast Guard Video Of Cessna 310
Ditch Off Hawaii Coast
In case you haven't seen it yet, here's the video taken by the
U.S. Coast Guard of that Cessna 310 which was forced to ditch about
13 miles off the coast of Hawaii due to fuel exaustion.
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