Cessna has resumed production of the Model 350 Corvalis and 400 Corvalis TT models, albeit at Indepedence, Kansas, rather than their former home of Bend, Oregon. Cessna closed the former Columbia Aircraft facility at Bend where the models were produced in April due to the global financial crisis hitting demand for the high performance composite
A push by the Recreational Aviation Australia (RA-Aus) to increase the maximum takeoff weight limit of aircraft which can use the RA-Aus register has been closed by CASA. Under the RA-Aus request, CASA started a project in June 2006 to examine a proposal to increase the MTOW limit for aircraft operating under CAO 95.55 to
A number of groups have come together to celebrate 100 years of powered flight in Australia, which are to be held at Diggers Rest, Victoria, between March 18-21 2010. The celebrations will coincide with the anniversary of famous escapologist Harry Houdini’s first flight of a powered aircraft in Australia on March 18 1910 at Diggers
Houston based Air Routing International, which provides business aviation trip and flight planning, is making a push into the Australasian business aviation market with the appointment of a new Australian based regional business development representative. The company says it sees particular opportunities for its suite of online flight support tools, particularly for corporate operators. “Our
Gulfstream rolled out its new super midsize G250 business jet at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel on October 6. The G250, which is built by Israel Aerospace Industries in Tel Aviv, offers the largest cabin and the longest range at the fastest speed in its class, Gulfstream claims. Powered by two Honeywell HTF7250G engines,
Russian helicopter manufacturer Kamov announced on October 7 that the Ka-32A11BC utility helicopter has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “Russian made helicopters are a regular sight in the united European skies, but the European air legislation limits their operation. This is a barrier to our sales in the EU,” said