iscoverFractional ownership operator Flexjet has experienced a surge in demand that is seeing it accelerate its pilot intake. Before the end of the year, the company plans to add another 20 pilots to its ranks as it takes delivery of a new generation of Learjet aircraft from late this year as the launch customer for
International Airlines Group (IAG) and Spanish value carrier Vueling have signed a purchase agreement to buy 62 A320s, including 30 A320ceo and 32 A320neo aircraft plus options for a further 58 A320s. Vueling was recently acquired by IAG. The deal is part of a wider IAG agreement for a total of up to 220 aircraft.
Gulfstream 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
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first A321 in what is the first of 64 new Airbus aircraft ordered by the airline under a major fleet modernisation program that includes 44 A321s and 20 A330s. The airline will operate the A321s in a two-class configuration primarily on international routes across the Asian region
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
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