Daily Insight: Monday 20 May 2019: Business Aviation – a Slow Recovery
Ernest Arvai
President AirInsight Group LLC
New Cessna Turboprops Progressing Well towards EIS
Cessna Denali Textron announced at EBACE that it is nearing completion of the Cessna Denali prototype as well as the first two flight test and first three ground test aircraft. “The result of the work we are doing now in…
Gulfstream G650 gets steep approach, G600 approaches EIS
Gulfstream announced that the Gulfstream G650 is now FAA certified for Steep Approach, enabling the ultra-long-range aircraft access to more airports. Mark Burns, Gulfstream’s President stated “with the G650ER’s proven performance, our customers consistently arrive first to their destinations and…
Falcon 6X Progressing towards 2021 First Flight
Dassault Aviation announced a design freeze on the Falcon 6X design and provided an update on its progress at EBACE 2019. The program is on track to assembly of the first aircraft in 2020, first flight in 2021, and…
Embraer Preator 600 is Certified by EASA, FAA
Embraer announced today at EBACE that is Praetor 600 has received EASA and FAA approvals in May, joining the Brazilian certification in April. Michael Amalfitano, President and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets stated “Now certified by the key aviation safety…
Bombardier’s New Globals Progressing on Schedule
At last year’s EBACE, Bombardier surprised the industry with two new Global models, the 5500 and 6500. This year, the company is reporting continued momentum with the programs. The first production Global 6500 has moved from Downsview in Toronto to…