Content Archive: July 2007

Cessna Revenue Up 15 Percent in 2Q

Cessna parent Textron said last month that revenue for the Wichita- based manufacturer was up by 15 percent in the second quarter of the year, representing
Aircraft

Eclipse Flying single-engine jet

Eclipse Aviation surprised the crowds assembled for the opening of this year’s EAA AirVenture show with a new four-place single-engine Eclipse Concept Jet
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Savannah Air Gets Dual Crew-Rest OK on Global XRS

Savannah Air Center has received the first FAA certification of dual crew-rest areas on Bombardier’s Global Express XRS.
Aircraft

As time passes, operators question BA609 appeal

The Bell/Agusta BA609 civil tiltrotor program is moving forward, according to a Bell spokesman, with two more flight-test ships scheduled to join the two a

Is Sino Running Short on Cash?

Despite recent news reports suggesting that Sino Swearingen’s Taiwan-government-backed investors are considering exiting the program, “Taiwan continues to

Hawker Beechcraft Opens International Sales HQ

Hawker Beechcraft late last month opened its new international sales headquarters at the Hawarden Airport, Broughton, UK.
Aircraft

Embraer Flies Phenom 100

The Phenom 100, Embraer’s four-place, $2.98 million entry into the very light jet market, flew for the first time on July 26 from São Jos dos Campos, Brazi
Aircraft

Orders Rolling in for Cessna’s LSA

As this issue went to press, Cessna was single-handedly attempting to prove that economies of scale are alive and well in aviation.
Aircraft

Epic Chooses P&WC Engines for Jet

Pratt & Whitney Canada said last month its PW600 engine has been selected to power the new Epic Victory single-engine VLJ.
Airports

Oxford Airport Sold to Private Investors

Signature Flight Support parent BBA Aviation sold Oxford Airport in the UK to private investment group OA Acquisitions for £40 million ($80 million) late l