Ignorance Is Bliss When Writing About Private Jets, G450 Production To End, Gulfstream G500 Pilot Report, 10-Year BizAv Outlook

Posted on May 25th, 2019

These are some of the some of the business aviation news stories that grabbed our attention this week: When It Comes To Writing About Private Jets, Ignorance Is Bliss One of my Google news alerts is for “private jet.” It means that every day I get an email with interesting articles, from news about new…

Business Aviation Users Feel More Productive on Private Jets, Pilatus PC-24 Begins Taxi Runs, Gulfstream G500 and G600 New Wing Skin Supplier, NetJets Europe Prepares For First Challenger 350, Dassault Adds Second Falcon 8X to Test Program

Posted on May 21st, 2019

PICTURE: Pilatus PC-24 begins taxi runs – https://www.flightglobal.com
Gulfstream selects GKN as wing skin supplier for new G500 and G600 business jets – https://www.flightglobal.com
Business and GA Avionics Sales Up Slightly in 2014 – https://www.aviationweek.com
NATS Wins Contract to Modernize Singapore CAA – aviationtoday.com
ANALYSIS: The US Army grapples with bold new UAS plan – https://www.flightglobal.com
Duncan Aviation Expands Non-Destructive Testing to Helicopter Operations – https://www.aviationweek.com
Gulfstream selects GKN as wing skin supplier for new G500 and G600 business jets – https://www.flightglobal.com
PICTURE: Pilatus PC-24 begins taxi runs – https://www.flightglobal.com
BusinessAviationVoice: Ex-Im Vital to General Aviation – https://www.forbes.com
NetJets Europe prepares to accept first Challenger 350 – https://www.flightglobal.com
NetJets Europe prepares to accept first Challenger 350 – https://www.flightglobal.com
Gama Aviation plans new facility at Aberdeen airport – https://www.flightglobal.com
Dassault Adds Second Falcon 8X to Test Program – https://www.aviationweek.com
Textron Aviation Sees Profitable First Quarter, Other Segments See Decline – aviationtoday.com
Gama Aviation plans new facility at Aberdeen airport – https://www.flightglobal.com
Business Aviation Users Feel More Productive on Private Jets – https://www.aviationweek.com
Tennessee MRO Becomes Authorized Avidyne Service Center to Remedy Regional Gaps – aviationtoday.com
VistaJet Moves to All Large-Cabin Fleet; Turns in Record 2014 – https://www.aviationweek.com

Embraer Legacy 500 Sets Speed Records, Gulfstream G500 First Flight, Aviation Groups and ATC Reform, Jet Builders and More

Posted on May 15th, 2019

EBACE: LHT to provide cabin completions on ACJ319 Elite – https://www.flightglobal.com
Honeywell’s Connectivity Suite Brings Wi-Fi, Voice and Data to Gulfstream’s G500, G600 – aviationtoday.com
Split Scimitar Winglets Approved For BBJ – https://www.aviationweek.com
EBACE: Honeywell doubles wi-fi speeds with software upgrade – https://www.flightglobal.com
Aviation Groups Express Support, Opposition to ATC Reform – aviationtoday.com
OPINION: Why business jet builders must keep their nerve – https://www.flightglobal.com
FlightAware Targets Remote Markets to Expand Global Flight Tracking Innovation – aviationtoday.com
EBACE: Rizon plots expansion following sale to Lionhouse – https://www.flightglobal.com
BusinessAviationVoice: Legacy 500 Sets Speed Records – https://www.forbes.com
NBAA Update, #15-21 – NBAA.org
EBACE: Nextant G90XT poised for certification in June – https://www.flightglobal.com
Blink Buys Blackbushe, MyJet – https://www.aviationweek.com
Flying Colours Opens Refurbishment Shop In Asia – https://www.aviationweek.com
TRU to Offer Pilot, Maintenance Training for New Beechcraft King Air Avionics – aviationtoday.com
FAA Grants ICG Flurry Of STCs – https://www.aviationweek.com
BusinessAviationVoice: Gulfstream G500 Logs First Flight – https://www.forbes.com
Avionica Sees Uptick in Biz Av Flight Data Analysis Equipage – aviationtoday.com

Gulfstream G500, Europe Bizav Still Sluggish, Aircraft Acquisition Planning, Embraer 3Q Aircraft Deilveries

Posted on May 12th, 2019

Gulfstream G500 Surpasses 100 Flight Hours Ground Testing, Avionics Checks Have Begun On Second And Third Test Articles Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the G500 had achieved several flight-test milestones, including surpassing more than 100 hours of flying. The accomplishments come just 12 months after Gulfstream announced the all-new G550 and G600 aircraft programs in…

Business Aviation Up In Q2, HondaJet Certification, Aerion Latin America Sales, Gulfstream G500, Legacy 450

Posted on May 12th, 2019

IBE Announces Falcon 900DX Sale – https://www.aviationweek.com
Textron Bolsters Support in Latin America with Brazilian Facility – aviationtoday.com
Baltic Aviation Academy Expands Fleet With Tecnam P2006T – https://www.aviationweek.com
Embraer Legacy 450 Achieves Brazilian Certification – aviationtoday.com
LABACE: Embry-Riddle re-enters Brazilian training market – https://www.flightglobal.com
Business Aviation Flight Hours Up In Second Quarter – https://www.aviationweek.com
Pentastar Adds 11 Aircraft To Keep Up With Growth – https://www.aviationweek.com
LABACE: Multiple orders announced for HondaJet – https://www.flightglobal.com
LABACE: Type approval of Legacy 450 completes Embraer strategy – https://www.flightglobal.com
LABACE: HondaJet makes debut as certification wait continues – https://www.flightglobal.com
LABACE: Multiple orders announced for HondaJet – https://www.flightglobal.com
Aerion Taps Equus to Sell Supersonic Business Jet in Latin America – aviationtoday.com
Switzerland Helicopter Pilots Perform PBN Proving Trials – aviationtoday.com
Flexjet Accelerates G450 Deliveries – aviationtoday.com
LABACE: Gulfstream G500 resumes flight testing following modifications – https://www.flightglobal.com
flyADVANCED Expands Charter Fleet – https://www.aviationweek.com
LABACE: Embry-Riddle re-enters Brazilian training market – https://www.flightglobal.com
LABACE: Gulfstream G500 resumes flight testing following modifications – https://www.flightglobal.com
LABACE: HondaJet makes debut as certification wait continues – https://www.flightglobal.com
LABACE: Type approval of Legacy 450 completes Embraer strategy – https://www.flightglobal.com
NBAA Update, #15-32 – NBAA.org

Gulfstream G500 Test Flights, Citation M2 Certification, Legacy 650 Simulator, Legacy 450 Certified, Legacy 500 Delivered

Posted on May 12th, 2019

Gulfstream G500 Completes Five Flights Two Additional Aircraft Preparing For Flight Gulfstream Aerospace Corp announced that the Gulfstream G500 has completed five test flights since it first took to the skies on May 18. During more than 15 hours of flying, the aircraft achieved a top speed of Mach 0.80 and a maximum altitude of…

Gulfstream revenues soared in 2012

Posted on January 26th, 2019

Incomes at General Dynamics’ aerospace division, that includes Gulfstream Aerospace and Jet Aviation, shot up to $ 6.91 billion last year, up even more than $ 900 million from 2011, thanks in big part to Gulfstream. Profits at the division climbed by $ 129 million to $ 858 million. Throughout an investor teleconference yesterday, General…