iscoverGulfstream Aerospace has celebrated the 55th anniversary of the first Gulfstream I (GI) flight. The twin-engine turboprop was the first aircraft specifically designed and built for business travel. “The GI laid the foundation for the state-of-the-art Gulfstream business jets that we deliver to customers today,” said Gulfstream’s president Larry Flynn. “The GI, which was created
The first of Cessna’s new Citation M2 business jets has rolled off the production line, with deliveries expected to begin later this year. The six-seat jet has a range of 1,300nm and is powered by two Williams FJ44 engines that offer a cruising speed of up to 400kts and can achieve a cruising altitude of
Cessna has successfully flown the first production model of the new Citation X. The “flawless” 3.1-hour flight on August 1 included climbing to an altitude of 49,000ft and achieving a top speed of Mach 0.935. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this
Beechcraft has secured an order for up to 105 King Air 350i aircraft in what is believed to be the largest ever order for GA propeller aircraft. The deal with fractional ownership company Wheels Up is valued at US$1.4 billion and includes a US$600 million maintenance support program. The first 35 aircraft will be delivered from
Gulfstream has earned type certificate validation from civil aviation authorities in China for the super mid-size G280, opening up access to one of the world’s fastest growing business aviation markets. Similar validation has also been awarded by Canada, recognising the G280 is compliant with airworthiness and environmental requirements, and represents one of the last steps
Bombardier has delivered the 400th Challenger 300 super mid-size jet in a ceremony held at Bombardier’s facilities in Montréal. The jet will be operated by BJET. “In some nine years, we’ve reached the 400th delivery milestone, a milestone we can all be proud of,” said Stephane Leblanc, Bombardier vice president. “This aircraft offers tremendous value
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