Content Archive: July 2014
Second-quarter Bizjet Deliveries Won’t Be ‘Impressive’
Some of this reflects product transitions, such as the new Citation X+ and Challenger 350, both of which were certified late in the second quarter.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Hub Returnjet Now Embracing Brokers
Under original business model, Returnjet did not intend to open the online portal to charter brokers.
Rotorcraft
UK Points at Offshore Helo Passenger, Survivor Unease
Committee challenges breakdown of roles between CAA and EASA, and suggests survivors should be better taken care of.
Snecma Begins Flight-testing Silvercrest on Modified Gulfstream II
Trials are reportedly taking place at subcontractor Sierra Industries’ base in San Antonio, Texas.
Embraer Delivers a Better Mix of 29 Bizjets in Second Quarter
Including airliners, Embraer’s firm order backlog was $18.1 billion as of June 30.
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Sister Company TRU Will Manufacture Bell 525 Full-motion Simulator
Simulator will be designed “especially for the unique training requirements and needs of the helicopter pilot.”
Textron Aviation Opens Full Cessna, Beech Lines to Special-mission Market
All 20 current-production aircraft “fit numerous mission profiles,” the company said.
Business Aircraft Brokerage Avpro Opens Chicago Office
New location will help serve Avpro’s growing aircraft brokerage business in the U.S. Midwest.
