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PICTURE: Documentary crew films Albatross stunt over Manhattan
It’s not a common sight, but it happened on 4 November: A rare Grumman Albatross flying up the Hudson River somewhere between the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park, with a man standing up in the bow hatch, arms outstretched against a 150kt headwind.
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Latest flight milestone keeps Bombardier on recovery path
By getting the Global 7000 into the air for the first time on 4 November, Bombardier adds to a seven-month string of achievements that have put the manufacturer on a long road to recovery, even as previous delays paint a cloudy market outlook for the company’s longest-range business jet.
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NBAA: Online marketplace for business aviation finance launched
The first online marketplace connecting buyers of business and general aviation aircraft with specialist aviation financiers has been launched at the show by US asset management company AirFinance.
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NBAA: Stellar and Stratajet war of words
Stratajet boss Jonny Nicol has stoked a war of words with would-be rival Stellar Labs, which has been attempting to claim parity with the UK company.
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AIRSHOW CHINA: AVIC contemplating large private jet
AVIC has displayed model of a prospective private jet programme designated CBJ-800.
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NBAA: Honeywell forecasts no upturn until 2018
A current slump in business jet sales and deliveries will continue for at least another year until a series of new production introductions drives a recovery after 2018, Honeywell says in a newly released forecast.
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AIRSHOW CHINA: AG600 amphibian makes public debut
The Avic AG600 amphibian aircraft has made its public debut on the Air Show China status line.
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Gulfstream to cease GIV-series production after three-decade run
Gulfstream announced on 21 October the company will cease production of the G450 large cabin business jet in 2018 after a 14-year run for the product and a market segment-defining, 35-year manufacturing life for the aircraft type.
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FLIGHT TEST: Cessna strengthens Citation pedigree with CJ3+
Before the economic meltdown in 2008, very light jets were all the rage. Manufacturers such as Eclipse were going to revolutionise air travel with air taxis, and their designs would also be frugal enough for owner-operators to enjoy the speed and reliability of jet propulsion.
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Cessna forecast to be biggest seller in next 10 years
Cessna will sell the most new business aircraft over the next 10 years, beating previous market leader Bombardier into second place, according to a market forecast released ahead of the show by resell organisation Jetcraft.
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Surf Air Europe poised for November take-off
Members-only VIP airline Surf Air is preparing to launch European services at the end of November, and is confident it can emulate the success of its burgeoning US-based programme.
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Iconic Albatross amphibian set for Australian rebirth
Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) plans to produce a re-engined, updated version of the venerable Grumman HU-16 Albatross amphibian aircraft.
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Beechcraft secures Brazilian approval for Fusion-equipped King Airs
Beechcraft is preparing to deliver the first Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion-equipped King Air twin-engined turboprops into Brazil, after securing local validation on 10 October for the upgraded aircraft.
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Embraer sees third quarter hike in large business jet deliveries
Embraer recorded a 33% increase in shipments of its large-cabin-class business jet family in the third quarter of 2016, on the back of strong demand for its Legacy 450. However, the overall delivery picture for its executive aircraft line-up was less positive for the period.
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Pacific Aerospace's Chinese venture ready for 21 October inauguration
Beijing Pan-Pacific Aerospace Technology (BPAT) – a joint venture between New Zealand aircraft maker Pacific Aerospace and China’s Beijing General Aviation Company (BGAC) – will open a manufacturing facility on 21 October to house production of Pacific’s P-750 XSTOL single-engined turboprop, E-350 Expedition and CT-4E Airtrainer piston singles for the ...
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Dassault secures approvals for FalconEye combined vision system
Dassault has secured European and US certification for its bespoke combined enhanced and synthetic vision system (SVS), dubbed FalconEye, on board Falcon 2000S/LXS business jets. Similar approval on the flagship 8X is expected shortly.
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Aircraft crash next to P&W factory may be intentional
The FBI is investigating an aircraft crash across from the main entrance of a Pratt & Whitney engine factory in East Hartford, Connecticut.
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Bombardier powers on Global 7000 Passport engines
Bombardier has powered on the GE Aviation Passport engines on its Global 7000 business jet, and says it is on target to fly the ultra-long-range type in the fourth quarter of this year.
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Embraer secures approvals for Legacy enhanced vision system
Embraer’s bespoke enhanced vision system (EVS) for the Legacy 450 and 500 business jets has secured certification from the USA, Europe and Brazil.
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First Villanova D’Albenga-produced Avanti Evo handed over to Al Saif
The first Avanti Evo to be produced at Piaggio Aerospace’s new manufacturing facility in Villanova D’Albenga, southwest of Genoa, has been handed over to its owner, the Al Saif Group.