Gippsland Aeronautics announced on November 25 that both models of the GA8 Airvan have received type certification in Argentina, as the company targets potential markets in South America. The company says that it sees particularly good potential for the GA8 TC-320, which features a turbocharged Lycoming engine, for operations through the Andes. Airvans have been
Gulfstream Aerospace’s new flagship G650 widebody ultra long range business jet made its first flight from Savannah, Georgia, on November 25. Flown by experimental test pilot Jake Howard and senior experimental test pilot Tom Horne, the G650 took off from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 1341 local time with flight engineer Bill Osborne on board.
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) have joined forces to establish an emissions reduction strategy for the business aviation sector. The strategy sets forth three goals for reducing emissions, which are to achieve carbon neutral growth by 2020, improving fuel efficiency an average of two per cent per
Hawker Pacific has announced that it will offer the limited edition high performance Beechcraft G58 SLE Baron in Australia and New Zealand. The 50th anniversary model of the Baron was launched by Hawker Beechcraft in May, and features new interior design features, Hartzell Scimitar propellers and is available in a choice of four distinctive paint
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is conducting a special audit of Regional Express and its Pel-Air subsidiary following the ditching of Pel-Air IAI Westwind VH-NGA (pictured) into the sea off Norfolk Island on the evening of November 18 after the aircraft ran low on fuel while attempting to land on the island in poor
Brisbane Airport Corporation has announced a new sponsorship arrangement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland where the airport will become its principal sponsor. “The RFDS is the lifeline for many Queenslanders living out in the regions, connecting them to Brisbane and vital health services and facilities across our state,” said BAC CEO Julieanne