Content Archive: May 2014
111-foot Global 7000 Mockup Draws Even Longer Lines
Ultra-long-range jet features a four-zone cabin with a volume of 2,637 cu ft.
In First Day, Pilatus Racks Up Orders for 75 PC-24s
U.S. fractional-share Pilatus PC-12 operator PlaneSense placed an order for six PC-24s.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Increasing EC175 Mtow by 660 Pounds
The helicopter manufacturer announced the increased mtow as it gears up for the first delivery.
Aviation World Loses Legendary Designer Ed Swearingen
Ed Swearingen died on May 15, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary airplanes.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Executive Jet Airways (EJA) was founded on May 21, 1964, by a group of retired World War II U.S. Air Force generals.
Elit’Avia Gets Extended-range Operations Approvals for Global 6000, Challenger 605
Approval allows aircraft to fly flight paths that provide three-hour access over water using one engine to a suitable alternate airport.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gore Design Is Now GDC Technics
Name change reflects a new strategy of expanding the business beyond its bizliner completions roots.
Charter & Fractional
Vertis, ExecuJet Offer First G650 Available for Charter in Europe
Ultra-long-range jet is outfitted with eight seats in double-club configuration.
Eclipse Partners with Jeppesen on Downloadable Charts
Downloadable data stream replaces physical update disks shipped to the company’s E-Chart subscribers.
Charter & Fractional
Elit’Avia Announces EROPS Approval At EBACE 2014
Slovenian operator can extend over-water range to an alternate airport to three hours, allowing more flexibility and direct routing.
