All Business Jets articles – Page 209
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Boeing moves into 747-8I certification testing
On the back of final approvals from the US and European regulators for its 747-8 freighter model, Boeing has begun certification evaluations of its passenger...
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NewsARJ21 first delivery likely delayed
First delivery of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) ARJ21 regional jet is likely to be delayed by up to a year or more, after problems...
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Hangar 8 lines up acquisitions
Business jet charter and management specialist Hangar 8 is hoping to seal at least one acquisition over the next six months - with another three potentially in the pipeline.
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NewsUnited-Continental to offer Premium Economy on first 787
United-Continental has confirmed its plans to offer Economy Plus seating on its first Boeing 787, which began final assembly at the airframer's Everett,...
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NewsBoeing confirms 787 certification flight test completion
Boeing has completed certification flight testing for the first delivery variant of its 787, finishing more than 4,800h and more than 25,000 test conditions. Aircraft...
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NewsGulfstream G650 edges closer to certification
Gulfstream's G650, which saw its flight test programme disrupted by the 2 April fatal accident involving aircraft 6002, has completed a number of flight-test...
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BA recruitment drive aims to attract less well-off pilots
British Airways aims to broaden the pool of potential pilot recruits with its new Future Pilot Programme (FPP), which it claims will put an end to the situation in which only the rich can raise the finance to complete pilot training to airline level.
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NewsFAA grants approval for Hawker 800XPR
Hawker Beechcraft has gained US Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certification of the Hawker 800XPR, powered by the Honeywell TFE731-50R.
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NewsBoeing poised to complete 787 certification flight testing
Boeing appears to have completed certification flight testing of the first delivery variant of its 787 Dreamliner, 606 days after the type first began flying. Aircraft...
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FAA aims to levy $155,000 fine against American Eagle
The US Federal Aviation Administration has informed American subsidiary American Eagle that it seeks to fine the carrier $155,000.
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NewsFMS fix to resolve Hawker 4000 halt
Hawker Beechcraft chief Bill Boisture says a Honeywell Epic avionics software problem that has shut down deliveries of the company's flagship $20 million Hawker 4000 super-midsize business jet this summer is fixed, and awaits US and European regulator approvals.
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Latin lustre
Latin America's business aircraft market is expanding, with airframers and sellers alike keen to capitalise on the region's economic stability
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NewsVIDEO: ANA unveils first 787 configuration
All Nippon Airways has unveiled the long-awaited configuration of the first 787 to enter service, outfitting...
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Gulfstream G150 receives type certification in China
Gulfstream Aerospace has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its G150 aircraft.
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Boeing restarts 787 structural deliveries
Boeing has restarted structural deliveries to its 787 final assembly line in Everett, Washington, ending a month-long hold that was aimed at allowing its...
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Flynn to take helm at Gulfstream
Gulfstream Aerospace marketing and sales director Larry Flynn has been promoted to president of the business jet maker, effective 1 September. Flynn,...
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Fast-growing Astronics announces one-for-ten stock distribution
Having enjoyed a string of profitable quarters, in-seat power specialist Astronics has announced a one-for-ten distribution of Class B stock to holders of...
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Boeing completes 747-8F certification flight testing
Boeing has completed certification flight testing of its 747-8 freighter, capping a flight test programme that has brought considerable challenges, but also...
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General Dynamics: 2012 for Jet Aviation recovery
Gulfstream parent company General Dynamics said new management being put in place at its Jet Aviation completions subsidiary in Basel, Switzerland, will solve throughput issues, as the demand for completions begins to recover in 2012.
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NewsBoeing completes 787 ETOPS trials
Boeing has completed the extended operations (ETOPS) test points portion of its 300h certification systems functionality and reliability (F&R) testing for...