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GippsAero says that plans to launch its long-mooted GA10 turbine utility aircraft are well underway, with the first prototype expected to fly later this year. The 10-seat GA10 will retain many of the features of the eight-seat GA8 Airvan, but will be powered by a Rolls-Royce 250 B17F2 turboprop engine. “Our goal is to retain

Cirrus Industries Inc has agreed to a takeover by China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co Ltd (CAIGA), which it says will allow it to more rapidly develop its new aircraft programs. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, but it is expected that the acquisition will be completed by mid-2011. The acquisition is still

Worldwide shipments of general aviation aircraft in 2010 declined for the third year in a row to 2015 units, down 11.4 per cent on 2009’s total of 2274, reports the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Billings in fact rose by 1.2 percent to $19.7 billion, driven by deliveries of long-range, large-cabin aircraft, but overall business

Gulfstream will showcase three of its premier business jets at Avalon’s Australian International Airshow 2011. The business jet manufacturer will bring its high speed G150, long range G450 and ultra-long range G550 aircraft to Avalon for static display between March 1 and 6. Several members of the company’s sales team will be present at the