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December 04, 2024

Airborne 12.04.24: 1st Flt-Integral E!, GAMA 3Q24 Stats, Heart Gears Up

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INTEGRAL E, the all-electric version of Aura Aero’s two-seat aircraft, made its maiden flight on December 3.

When the aircraft enters service it will reportedly have a flight duration of about an hour and will be able to recharge in under 30 minutes. Aura Aero says the INTEGRAL currently has an orderbook of several hundred across all three R, S, and E versions. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) issued the Third Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipping and Billing Report. The report shows an increase in the overall value of shipments and increased shipments of piston airplanes, business jets, and turbine helicop

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Gulfstream Begins Flight Testing G800 With Cabin Interior

Validating Design And Performance For Comfort And Reliability

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the first flight of its G800 outfitted with an interior to validate the cabin design and performance of the aircraft with a focus on the total passenger experience. The flight lasted an hour and 41 minutes and reached an altitude of 46,000 feet (14,021 meters) with a top speed of Mach 0.91. This is the third aircraft in the certification program and will do extensive and repetitive testing of all systems during all phases of flight.