Phenom Delivers 300th Very Light Jet, 2,500th Cessna Caravan Turboprop Delivered, Used Business Aircraft Market

Embraer Benchmark Deliveries for the Phenom 300

Embraer Executive Jets delivered the 300th Phenom 300 last Thursday to an undisclosed customer in the U.S., marking this achievement just one year after reaching the same milestone for the smaller Phenom 100/100E. The commemorative Phenom 300 was assembled and delivered from Embraer’s facility in Melbourne, Florida. Over the past two years, the Phenom 300 has been the most delivered business jet in the world and is expected to maintain that status again this year, according to Embraer.

2,500th Cessna Caravan Delivered

Textron Aviation has delivered its 2,500th Cessna Caravan. The new owners received the keys to the single-engine utility turboprop during ceremonies in Wichita in late September. This year, the carrier is set to take delivery of eight Grand Caravan EX aircraft. The aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 engine, which is rated at 867 horsepower. Caravans operate around Alaska and the Arctic Circle, transporting people and supplies.

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Become a Strategic Partner with Headquarters

This five-step plan, originally posted at NBAA.org, can help strengthen your flight department’s relationship with company headquarters.

Traditionally, flight departments were seen as separate from HQ. However, this perspective has changed significantly in recent years, as flight departments aim to bridge the gap between the hangar and headquarters. The May/June 2015 edition of Business Aviation Insider began a four-part series focused on how flight department managers and personnel can cultivate a positive and effective relationship with the company’s headquarters. The second installment provided valuable advice on selecting or becoming a strong aviation director.

1. Communicate Effectively and Frequently.

Effective and frequent communication is the first step in becoming a strategic partner with headquarters.

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