Bombardier says it has been granted a flight test permit by the US FAA for its new Learjet 85 mid-size business jet, clearing the way for first flight to occur soon. The first prototype, designated FTV1, has already completed APU starts, engine runs and low-speed taxi tests at the company’s Wichita, Kansas facility.
Aeromil Pacific will bring a new Cessna Citation Sovereign+ to Australia for a demonstration tour in March. The new Sovereign+ features the Garmin G5000 avionics suite in a redesigned flight deck, the Cessna Clairity cabin management system, new blended winglets giving greater climb performance and range, and a new increased warranty. The aircraft will tour
Cessna has announced its new Citation Latitude mid-size business jet successfully completed its first flight at the company’s Wichita facility on February 18. The the prototype of the nine passenger Latitude reached an altitude of 28,000 feet and airspeed of Mach 0.6 during the flight, and tested the flaps, landing gear, pressurisation systems, anti-ice capabilities,
Hawker Pacific has signed an MoU with Bell Helicopter with the intent to enter into future purchase agreements for various Bell helicopter models based on anticipated market growth. The agreement was signed at the Singapore Airshow by Hawker Pacific CEO, Alan Smith and Bell Helicopter president and CEO, John Garrison. An accompanying media release says
Hawker Pacific has signed a deal with Embraer Executive Jets to provide support services for Legacy 450 and 500 business jets in the Asia-Pacific region. Signed on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow, the agreement extends Hawker Pacific’s experience of supporting Phenom and Legacy models in the region. “We have been working closely with Embraer
Cessna has announced that its global fleet of more than 6,600 Citation business jets has passed the 30 million flight hour mark. The Cessna Citation has been in service since 1974, and today comprises eight in-production variants ranging from the Mustang light jet up to the X (TEN) intercontinental model. “More Cessna Citations have been
