Bombardier has announced a firm order for five Challenger 850 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The value of the order is roughly US$156 million based on 2011 list prices. The Challenger 850 can accommodate 15-19 passengers and has a range of 2811nm (5206km). This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become
Victorian company Pressfast Industries has taken delivery of a new single engine Piper Mirage. The company, which produces pressed metal products, will base the aircraft in Moorabin in Melbourne’s east and use it primarily for business travel to Sydney and Brisbane. The aircraft was delivered on December 12, with the sale first announced during the
The first US built Embraer Phenom 100 business jet has made a successful maiden flight, Embraer said. The aircraft flew to 41,000ft and reached its top speed with no anomalies during the two and a half hour flight, the company said. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To
Embraer has used the grand opening of a new $41 million showroom to deliver its first US built Phenom 100 business jet. The Brazilian aircraft maker opened an assembly plant for the $3.75 million entry level executive jet at the Melbourne International Airport in Florida in February, its first production facility in North America. The
ExecuJet Australasia has opened new Fixed Base Operations in Melbourne and Wellington. The Melbourne facility, located at Essendon’s general aviation airport, adds a lounge area, offices, stores and maintenance workshops to an existing maintenance facility. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this
CASA is launching a review of decade old rules governing civilian use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Current rules were drafted at a time when there was little such use and contain few details on important subjects such pilot qualifications, airworthiness and risk management. The lack of clear guidance makes new applications onerous and increases