6/19/09

Cessna Moves Corvalis Deliveries to Independence Customer Center


Cessna Aircraft Company has begun deliveries of the Corvalis line of high-performance single-engine piston aircraft at the company's state-of-the-art customer center in Independence, Kan., the first step in moving the entire production line from Cessna's facility in Oregon.

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"We currently deliver the Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Stationair, and the Citation Mustang from the customer center in Independence. Using this facility for deliveries to our new Corvalis customers is a great way to begin the process that will transition the entire Corvalis production line to Independence later this year," said Rod Holter, vice president for Cessna Single-Engine/Mustang Operations.

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The customer accepting delivery of the first Corvalis from the Independence customer center is Glenn Hughes from Utah, who already owns a Citation CJ2 and has a Citation CJ4 on order. "Taking delivery of my new Corvalis in Independence has been a wonderful experience," said Hughes. "We plan to use our Corvalis for our business and it will be a great addition to our Cessna fleet."

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The Corvalis TT is the world's fastest fixed-gear single-engine piston aircraft with a top speed of 235 knots (435 km/hr) and a service ceiling of 25,000 feet (6,620 m).

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Cessna will close its Bend, Ore., facility as previously announced on April 29. The final assembly and delivery process for the Corvalis product line will be moved to Cessna's facility in Independence over the next few months. Cessna acquired certain assets of Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Co. in December 2007. Since then, in addition to making a number of significant improvements to the aircraft and its global product support, Cessna renamed these aircraft the Cessna Corvalis TT (twin turbo) and Corvalis (normally-aspirated).

Source: Cessna
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6/17/09

Bombardier Aerospace Releases Annual Aircraft Market Forecasts


The Bombardier Aerospace homepage features annual market forecasts for the business and commercial aircraft markets.

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“The financial turbulence being felt around the globe has placed a significant focus on the challenges facing the aviation industry, particularly within the business jet sector. The sharp downturn in global economies in late 2008 precipitated a sharp decline in demand that affected aircraft manufacturers, suppliers and operators.

 With demand for air travel closely linked to economic growth, we anticipate continued volatility in the aerospace industry in the near term. However, despite the current recession, the market fundamentals are strong in the long term. As the world begins to emerge from this economic crisis, demand should gradually return and future prospects remain solid,” said Mairead Lavery, Vice-President, Strategy and Business Development, Bombardier Aerospace.

While in the short term the industry faces such important challenges as high pre-owned inventories, negative public perceptions and a difficult economic climate, Bombardier remains confident that there is a strong potential for the business aircraft industry over the next 10 years. The anticipated return of global economic growth is expected to result in a strong recovery in the demand for business jets.

Source: Bombarier
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Cessna Offering Aircell High-Speed Internet on Large Citations


Cessna Aircraft Company has announced it will offer the Aircell in-flight, high-speed wireless data for the Citation XLS+, Citation Sovereign and Citation X.

The system provides complete wireless broadband laptop, tablet PC or PDA connectivity for passengers and crew at altitudes greater than 10,000 feet above the ground in the continental United States.

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The system, delivering maximum speeds comparable to a typical DSL connection, features an ATG 4000 transceiver, a configuration module, and two antennas, and it requires Aircell's Axxess II dual-channel Iridium satellite telephone system (a standard feature on the Citation X).

system for the Citation XLS+, Citation Sovereign and Citation X. The system provides complete wireless broadband laptop, tablet PC or PDA connectivity for passengers and crew at altitudes greater than 10,000 feet above the ground in the continental United States.

The system will be an option for deliveries starting in the second quarter of 2010.
"The Aircell system will greatly enhance the already superb utility of Cessna Citations as powerful business tools, providing constant, en-route contact in a fast-paced business environment," said Roger Whyte, senior vice president, Cessna Sales & Marketing.

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The system, delivering maximum speeds comparable to a typical DSL connection, features an ATG 4000 transceiver, a configuration module, and two antennas, and it requires Aircell's Axxess II dual-channel Iridium satellite telephone system (a standard feature on the Citation X).

Features of the system include multiple user access via the in-cabin wireless router, the ability to send and receive e-mails with attachments, access to virtual private networks (VPN), and various service plans.

Source: Cessna
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6/16/09

Gulfstream Celebrates Wing Join, Power On, And Engine Install For Gulfstream G250


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Gulfstream Aerospace recently celebrated the wing join, power on and engine mount of its newest mid-cabin jet, the Gulfstream G250.

On June 1, 2009, the twin Honeywell HTF7250G engines, each of which provides 7,445 pounds of thrust, were mounted on the airframe.

“The G250 program major milestones – the fuselage join earlier and now the wing join, power on and engine install – have gone smoothly,” said Pres Henne, senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream. “We are delighted that we are on target for another milestone – the G250’s first flight – later this year.” The G250 offers the largest cabin and the longest range at the fastest speed in the industry’s mid-size class.

Source: Gulfstream
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6/12/09

Gulfstream Facilities Earn Organization Designation Authorizations From FAA


Gulfstream Aerospace has announced it recently received an expansion of its Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) to include final-phase manufacturing and service-center work at its headquarters in Savannah as well as its facilities in Appleton, Wis.; Brunswick, Ga.; Dallas; and Long Beach, Calif.

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Gulfstream received ODA authorization for Savannah initial-phase design, manufacturing and airworthiness in March 2008.

Gulfstream was the first aircraft manufacturer to achieve that authorization level. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) started the ODA initiative to more effectively manage critical resources in response to the growing needs of the aviation industry.

It also allows the FAA to concentrate its resources on the most safety-critical matters. The designation allows Gulfstream to act on behalf of the FAA to examine Gulfstream aircraft designs, production quality, parts approvals, repairs/alterations and airworthiness.

“We are pleased that our positive relationship with the Federal Aviation Administration continues to grow,” said Pres Henne, senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream. “This designation clearly indicates the FAA’s trust in our internal procedures. We take this responsibility very seriously.”

Source: Gulfstream
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6/11/09

Piper Promotes Two Senior Executives To The Position Of CEO And President



Piper Aircraft Inc. has announced the promotion of two of its senior executives. Kevin J. Gould, Piper’s Vice President of Operations, will become Piper’s Chief Executive Officer, and John Becker, Piper’s Vice President of Engineering, will become President of the Company.

Effective, June 26, 2009, Gould and Becker will take on the duties of James K. Bass, who will resign his position as Piper President and CEO.

“My primary focus when I came to Piper in 2005 was to turn the company around, create a strong, highly competitive business, and make Piper a compelling choice for potential buyers,” Bass said. “Now with the sale of Piper to Imprimis, we have achieved that major milestone.”

Source: Piper Aircraft
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6/5/09

Epic Aircraft Announces New Aircraft


Aero News TV features a report on Epic Aircraft and their announcement of new models. Epic is a Las Vegas-based Aircraft Investor Resources founded in 2003 to design and manufacture 4-7 seat economic utility aircraft.



The Epic Escape took its first flight last April. Photos of the flight are available on Epic's hompage.

Source: Epic Aircraft
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6/4/09

Cirrus Aircraft Sees Growth In Aircraft Orders



Cirrus Aircraft reports continued strong demand for its entire product line and of the associated increase in its new aircraft production rate to eight aircraft per week. According to Cirrus Aircraft, increased staffing requirements were communicated precipitating upcoming callbacks of some previously furloughed employees at both its Duluth, MN and Grand Forks, ND production facilities.


Several indicators support the company's positive outlook. In contrast to other reported general aviation industry trends, Cirrus Aircraft has seen consistent growth in new aircraft orders over the past 120 days, with stronger order rates consistently outpacing production output over that timeframe.


Equally notable are the sources of the new orders. Domestic and international retail demand, as well as both U.S. and global institutional demand, are each playing a contributory role. Cirrus Certified, its pre-owned aircraft sales division, is seeing similar increased sales activity with used aircraft inventory levels showing increasing signs of stabilization.

Source and Photo Credit: Cirrus Aircraft
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6/3/09

KFD 840 Primary Flight Display From Bendix/King by Honeywell


The Bendix/King by Honeywell features information on the KFD 840 integrated Primary Flight Display (PFD).
According to Bendix/King by Honeywell, the KFD 840 offers a combination of the latest technology, size, affordability and full functionality make it unique in general aviation.

The KFD 840 delivers its information via a large 8.4" diagonal LCD display with high resolution and excellent sunlight readability—but is sized for easy installation in existing piston engine cockpits. The unit is self-sufficient with an embedded Air Data module and MEMS Attitude and Heading Reference System (ADAHRS).

In the event of loss of aircraft electrical power, an optional battery unit will keep power to the ADAHRS for full availability of all attitude, heading and air data functions to the pilot. Other standard features include a customizable checklist and weight and balance utility.

Source: Bendix/King by Honeywell
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