Content Archive: July 2014
Backed with Cash, Relaunched Mooney Plans To Focus on Flagship Aircraft
The company recently completed its first aircraft–an M20TN Acclaim Type S–since the new investors took control.
Aircraft
First Production Cessna Citation CJ3+ Takes Flight
Production flight-test pilot Mark Tuttle said that all systems performed as expected during the 73-minute flight.
Flying Challenge Pilots Face Off in Skills Competition
Twelve skilled flyers will compete to see who can win the Flying Challenge Cup on July 30.
Daher-Socata U.S. Southwest Distributor Takes Delivery of Its 100th TBM Aircraft
Avex became a Daher-Socata dealer 15 years ago.
Mahindra Rebrands Its General Aviation Aircraft as ‘Airvans’
Mahindra is renaming its piston GA8 single the Airvan 8.
Emirates to Stop Iraq Overflights, But Not Etihad
Emirates will stop flying over ISIS-controlled territory while Etihad maintains its status quo.
Shell Aviation Notes Aerobatic Team Anniversary, Reveals New Packaging for Products
The company-sponsored AeroShell team is celebrating its third decade in operation.
Aircraft
Third Cessna Citation Latitude Joins Flight-test Fleet
This flight also marked the first time all three Citation Latitude prototypes were in the air simultaneously.
Dassault Falcon Shipments Fall, but Orders Rise in 1H14
The positive trend for orders looks consistent, but the company anticipates fewer deliveries this year.
Regulations and Government
Rep. Graves Pushes FAA on NextGen Avionics Loans
2012 FAA reauthorization bill gave the agency the authority to set up a loan-guarantee program for mandated avionics upgrades.
