Cessna Delivers 8,000th Citation Business Jet To Scotts Miracle-Gro

2/23/2022 8:56:58 AM
The new Citation Longitude is the fifth Cessna Citation in Scotts Miracle-Gro’s fleet, and Scotts reports that its CEO Jim Hagedorn, a former USAF F-16 pilot, owns his own Cessna Citation CJ4.

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Cessna Delivers 4 New 172S Skyhawk Trainers To Philippine Navy

2/22/2022 4:47:34 PM
Introduced in 1998, the 172S is one of numerous variants Cessna has developed since producing the first Skyhawk in 1956.

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Blue Line Aviation Opens New Facility & Shows Off A New Diamond Simulator

2/22/2022 2:28:02 PM
Blue Line Aviation recently celebrated the grand opening of their new facility at Johnston Regional Airport (KJNX), featuring a brand-new DA40/DA42 convertible Diamond Simulator.

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Cessna Turbo Skylane T182T Returns To Production With Turbo-Charged Lycoming Engine

2/16/2022 10:44:06 AM
Originally introduced in 2001, Textron Aviation-owned Cessna paused construction of the plane in 2013.

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First Production Cessna SkyCourier Large-Utility Turboprop Emerges From Textron Aviation’s Wichita Manufacturing Facility

2/9/2022 3:27:20 PM
Textron expects the SkyCourier to receive certification during the first half of this year.

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Used Piston Single & Turboprop Aircraft Values Increased Sharply In January, Driven By Older Aircraft

2/9/2022 12:00:00 AM
The latest Sandhills Global aviation industry market reports track the recent dramatic rise in the asking values for piston single and turboprop aircraft.

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Dassault Aviation To Showcase Current & Future Falcon Business Jets At Singapore Airshow

2/8/2022 5:05:04 PM
The 16-passenger Falcon 8X tri-jet has been a top seller in the Asia-Pacific region since the first delivery there five years ago, Dassault notes.

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Dassault Aviation Welcomes First Falcon 6X Production Aircraft To Little Rock Completion Center

2/3/2022 4:40:57 PM
The aircraft manufacturer expects the extra-widebody executive jet to receive type certification and enter service later this year.

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Boeing Launches New 777-8 Freighter, Receives Record-Breaking Order From Qatar Airways

2/2/2022 9:46:36 AM
Boeing says the new cargo jet will be the freighter industry’s largest, longest-range, and most capable twin-engine aircraft, with a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency and 25% reductions in emissions and operating costs.

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Japan Airlines Becomes First CF34 Operator Licensed To Use GE 360 Foam Wash

1/28/2022 3:30:11 PM
The carrier’s J-Air subsidiary will use 360 Foam Wash to maintain the engines that power its fleet of Embraer 170 regional jets.

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Embraer Successfully Completes Reintegration Of Its Commercial Aviation Business

1/27/2022 11:41:11 AM
With the completion and restoration of normal service in the company, commercial aviation is again directly linked to Embraer's structure.

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Enhancements To Cirrus Aircraft G6 SR Series For 2022 Mean Faster, More Fuel-Efficient Flights

1/21/2022 3:57:27 PM
The aircraft manufacturer also updated its Cirrus Aircraft app, giving owners and pilots access to even more information, and gave buyers eight new exterior color schemes from which to choose.

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Gulfstream Aerospace Says Customer Support Division Had A Busy 2021

1/18/2022 3:30:11 PM
Facility and service expansions, increased investments in customer service, and ongoing sustainability success are among the division’s wins during the year that was.

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Turboprop Aircraft Values Steadily Increasing Amid Tight Inventory Levels, According To Sandhills Global Market Report

1/10/2022 4:04:01 PM
The latest Sandhills Global aviation market report finds that asking values for turboprop aircraft in Sandhills marketplaces increased 4.8% year-over-year from December 2020 to December 2021.

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Gulfstream Says 83% Of Flight Testing For Upcoming G700 Conducted Using SAF

12/20/2021 4:14:25 PM
“We are also further demonstrating our commitment to SAF by using the fuel blend as much as possible on G700 test flights—five out of six test aircraft have used the fuel blend on every flight,” says Gulfstream President Mark Burns.

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Daher Completes Delivery Of 300th Kodiak Single-Engine Turboprop

12/15/2021 11:04:59 AM
The manufacturer says the high-wing, float-ready Kodiak, introduced in 2007, fills a niche between a helicopter and a business jet due to its ability to transport passengers and cargo in its convertible cabin.

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New Sandhills Global Market Report Underscores Supply & Demand Trends Impacting The Aviation Industry

12/10/2021 3:35:39 PM
Sandhills Global announces a new market report identifying noteworthy supply and demand trends within the used piston single aircraft category in Sandhills marketplaces.

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Gulfstream G500 & G600 Business Jets Set City Pair Speed Records After Demonstrating Steep-Approach Ability

12/9/2021 10:42:12 AM
Gulfstream expects both aircraft to receive steep-approach certification next year from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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Engine Certification Moves Dassault Falcon 6X One Step Closer To Entry Into Service

12/8/2021 9:34:21 AM
The Pratt & Whitney PW812D will provide the new Falcon with unparalleled long-range fuel efficiency.

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Embraer & Pratt & Whitney Partner On 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight Demonstration Program

12/8/2021 9:08:13 AM
Technical teams from the two companies will engage to define an integrated ground and flight test plan for 100% SAF in a GTF-powered Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

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First Bombardier Global 7500 Of 20 Ordered By NetJets Is Also Manufacturer’s 1,000th Global Jet

12/7/2021 3:49:53 PM
The long-range 19-passenger business jet will give NetJets owners a wealth of nonstop travel options, including such routes as New York to Beijing or San Francisco to Sydney, for example.

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Embraer Brings E195-E2 Commercial Regional Jet To First-Ever Selangor Aviation Show In Malaysia

11/30/2021 9:39:02 AM
The Brazilian aerospace manufacturer is forecasting a demand for 60 new commercial aircraft with fewer than 150 seats (like the E195-E2) over the next 10 years in Malaysia.

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Upcoming Beechcraft Denali Turboprop Completes First Flight, Enters Test Phase

11/29/2021 12:00:00 AM
During the flight on November 23, test pilots flew the Denali prototype for nearly three hours, reaching an altitude of 15,600 feet and speeds of 180 knots.

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Germany’s QinetiQ GmbH Orders 2 Diamond Aircraft DA62 MPP Special-Mission Aircraft

11/19/2021 5:18:24 PM
With its fuel-efficient operation and maximum airborne operations time of 11.7 hours, the DA62 MPP will help QinetiQ carry out training and reconnaissance missions.

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Oman Aviation Academy Adds Diamond Aircraft DA40NG & DA42-VI Piston Aircraft To Training Fleet

11/19/2021 10:51:44 AM
The recent delivery of the single- and twin-engine airplanes completes an order the flight school placed in October 2019.

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