3/11/10

Cessna Calls for Industry Unity to Defend the Image of Business Aviation


Since the rough days of the economic crisis of 2008, the use of business aircraft has come under increased scrutiny.  Now, the aviation industry is taking on perception that business aircraft is just another gold-plated perk of big business.

Photo Credit: Cessna

The Cessna home page reports that Robert Stangarone, vice president, Corporate Communications, Cessna Aircraft Company said at the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) Annual Conference that the industry needs to keep communicating the value and benefits of business aviation. Stangarone said: “Everyone in our industry should consider themselves ambassadors. Business aircraft are used in so many valuable ways and have truly become essential to the global transportation system. We need to take every opportunity to spread that message to the world.”

Stangarone stressed the importance and strength of unity. “Protecting our image is a common goal we can all pursue, on both sides of the Atlantic. Through Cessna’s own ‘Rise’ campaign, we’ve seen the power of partnering with our industry allies and associations, with our government officials, with our customers and with other stakeholders. “Together, we need to make sure the facts are heard. Business aviation supports 1.2 million jobs across the U.S. Equally, thousands of European jobs depend on our industry. And companies that use business aviation are more productive than their competitors.

“It’s not just big business either,” continued Stangarone. “The vast majority of companies that rely on business aviation are small and medium-sized operations. And just as important, business jets are a lifeline for small cities across North America and remote communities in Europe, and they play a critical role in disaster relief efforts following catastrophes such as the earthquake in Haiti.” Stangarone concluded, “As an industry we’re a force with strong points to make and a solid strategy. We’re making good headway but we have to keep working to protect our image.”

Source: Cessna
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3/4/10

FAA Deadline For Plastic Pilot's Licences Coming Up on March 31, 2010


AVStop.com reports that the FAA deadline requiring pilots to have a plastic license is coming up on March 31, 2010.

According to the story, paper licenses will not be valid after this March 31st..

The FAA.gov site has more details on the switch. You can get a replacement certificate from the FAA website or through regular mail.


Source AVStop.com and FAA.gov
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Citation CJ4 Built On Cessna's New Assembly Line Makes First Flight


Photo Credit: Cessna

Cessna Aircraft Company recently announced the first Citation CJ4 built on Cessna's new assembly line has made its first flight.

According to Cessna, the Citation CJ4 is a true upward extension to the single-pilot-certified family of Citation CJ family – delivering the strongest performance and payload balance in the series along with advanced amenities and system architecture.


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Configurable for seven to eight passengers in the main cabin, the CJ4 is expected to have a cruise speed of 435 knots, a full fuel payload of 1,000 pounds and maximum payload of 2,100 pounds, more than 300 additional pounds compared to the typical CJ3.

Source: Cessna
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