All articles by Kate Sarsfield – Page 100
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Flight Design launches low-cost alternative to Cessna 172/183 singles
German light aircraft manufacturer Flight Design has taken the wraps off its C4 piston single, which it hopes...
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AERO11: Cirrus defends Chinese investment
The takeover of Cirrus by China's CAIGA will pave the way for the US airframer to accelerate product development and expand its portfolio of general aviation...
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AERO11: Tecnam unveils three new aircraft
Tecnam took the wraps off its 11-seat commuter aircraft at the Aero Friedrichshafen general aviation show in Germany - one of a trio of new aircraft unveiled...
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AERO11: Daher Socata runs a rule over SPn business jet
Daher Socata expects to complete its evaluation of the SPn business aircraft by the end of the third quarter with a view to potentially taking on the programme....
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Private flying's decline
As applications to training schools and clubs fall away, is the industry losing vital sources of commercial pilots?
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Show preview: Aero Friedrichshafen
The 19th Aero Friedrichshafen takes place on 13-16 April. How has it become the top dedicated GA event outside North America?
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police fulfils Quest for Kodiak
Quest Aircraft has delivered a Kodiak single-engined turboprop to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police .
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Hansell takes over NetJets helm following Sokol’s surprise departure
NetJets president Jordan Hansell will take over as chairman and chief executive of the fractional ownership company following the surprise resignation of David Sokol in March.
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NewsOma Sud gets green light from USA for SkyCar piston-twin
Italian aeronautical company Oma Sud has won US certification for its SkyCar piston-twin, paving the way for the Italian airframer to begin delivering its high-performance aircraft into the country.
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PICTURES: Piaggio Avanti is a work of art
A Piaggio P180 Avanti II has been transformed into a work of art by Italian artist Mimmo Paladino.
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Flying Colours delivers first Chinese-registered Challenger 850
Canadian engineering and completions company Flying Colours delivered its first Chinese registered aircraft - a Bombardier Challenger 850 business jet
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Bombardier customer snaps up more 415 firefighting amphibians
Bombardier has sold four twin-engined 415 amphibious firefighters to an existing yet undisclosed 415 owner in a deal worth around $162 million, including training and spares
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NewsFirst conforming HondaJet 'surpasses performance expectations'
Honda Aircraft says its first Federal Aviation Administration-conforming HondaJet light business jet achieved a maximum speed of 425kt (790km/h) at 30,000ft (9,150m) and Mach 0.72 above 30,000ft on 11 March, "surpassing the company's performance commitment of 420kt for the production HondaJet".
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Avantair plots global expansion with Avanti
US fractional ownership company Avantair is looking to expand its Piaggio Avanti-based programme into China, India, Latin America and South America.
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NewsDiamond suspends D-Jet development
Diamond has suspended development of its D-jet personal jet and temporarily laid off 213 employees at its London Ontario facility.
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India's business jet fleet soars
India's business jet fleet has climbed by nearly 50% in the past 36 months, according to US consultancy Firestone Management.
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Business Aviation - In brief
International Communications Group has signed an agreement with Landmark Aviation to install a version of its Sora advanced voice and data satellite communications system on Bombardier Challenger 600 series business jets.
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NewsCessna and Dassault halt production of 'slow-selling' business jets
Cessna and Dassault have been forced to halt production of their CJ1+ and Falcon 2000/900DX business jets as a result of declining orders and dwindling customer demand for the light- and large-cabin aircraft.
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European Business Aviation Association cries foul over new air passenger tax
Europe's business aviation industry has reacted angrily to the UK government's decision to introduce air passenger taxes for private aircraft users and fears its application will persuade "aviation interests" to move offshore and some companies to move their residences/offices outside the UK.
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FAA prepares for a month of safety standowns designed to cut fatal accidents
A persistently high fatal accident rate for general aviation has spurred the US Federal Aviation Administration to take outreach action on certain segments of the sector.