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BizAv Aircraft Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Boeing launched the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) MAX family of airplanes after receiving the first order from an undisclosed customer. The order is for a BBJ MAX 8, based on the 737 MAX 8 and the newest business jet to join the BBJ family.
Bombardier The Learjet 85 has successfully completed its first flight marking the start of the aircraft's flight test program leading up to the first customer delivery. With a customer-driven clean-sheet design, the Learjet 85 aircraft will be the largest, fastest and most
Cessna Cessna announced an upgrade program for its Citation CJ2+. The new Alpine Edition CJ2+ modification package includes the installation of a Garmin G3000 avionics suite, making the jet compliant with Next Generation (NextGen) requirements. Also featured are new pressurization and environmental systems, the latest diagnos-
Cessna The new CJ3+ will include a state-of-the-art fully integrated Garmin G3000 avionics suite, all-new interiors with a redesigned cabin and cockpit, new pressurization, and new diagnostics systems. Additional features of the CJ3+’s new G3000 avionics include improved turbulence detecting weather radar, TCAS II, advanced TAWS, a wireless media server, Garmin integrated
Cessna The milestone delivery of the 100th Grand Caravan EX has taken place. The aircraft has been supplied to Hussain Ali Rashid Almoalla for use at his aviation club in the United Arab Emirates. The first 100 units of the Grand Caravan EX have been delivered around the world for diverse missions. Advertising Enquiries see Page 8
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The new BBJ family also will include the BBJ MAX 9, based on the 737 MAX 9, which is expected to offer a 6,255 nautical mile (11,584 km) range with an even larger cabin than the BBJ MAX 8. Plans for a BBJ MAX 7 are still being studied.
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capable Learjet aircraft yet. Powered by two PW307B engines, each boasting 6,100 lbst, the aircraft targets a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.82 and a transcontinental range of approximately 3,000 nautical miles.
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tics systems and a redesigned cockpit. The Alpine Edition includes increased access to the cockpit with the removal of seven inches from the legacy pedestal, and much more. Cessna is collaborating with Duncan Aviation to obtain the necessary STC from the FAA for the G3000 component of this new upgrade.
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cockpit and Iridium cabin phone/high speed internet capabilities. The CJ3+ includes the installation of ADS-B capabilities, bringing the aircraft in compliance with this aspect of Next Generation (NextGen) requirements. Cessna’s CJ3+ is expected to receive FAA certification during the second half of the year.
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The Grand Caravan EX, announced in 2012, is powered by a PT6A-140 engine, and boasts a 38 percent improvement in rate of climb over the Grand Caravan; a 350-foot reduction in takeoff roll; and a 1012 knot cruise speed improvement. ❯ www.AvBuyer.com
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