New Bizjets And Canceled Supersonic Programs: Top Bizav Content in 2021 So Far

10. The Legacy Of Learjet

February 26, 2021

William Powell Lear, Sr., an inventor and entrepreneur, arrived in Wichita in 1962 with plans to revolutionize business aviation. From the rollout of the first Learjet 23 to being featured in films and TV shows including James Bond and Mad Men, explore the adventurous journey of how this happened.

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9. A Journey Through The Years Of Aerion’s AS2 Supersonic BizJet

May 26, 2021

Following Aerion's announcement on May 21 confirming that it is ceasing operations of its AS2 business jet program, we take a look back through the Aviation Week article archives to explore the developments over the years.

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8. Why Twin-Props Are Screwdrivers In A World Of Hammers

March 25, 2021

My house sits in open country with a big sky overhead and two airports— one a joint military-commercial operation, the other an executive general aviation facility—nearby. The satisfying consequence is a daily air show viewed from my office balcony. 

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7. General Aviation’s Electric Revolution

May 10, 2021

The list keeps getting longer as more and more electric-powered aircraft development programs target the general aviation market. Ranging from two-seat trainers to 19-seat regional aircraft, here is a look at some of those programs.

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6. Opinion: Can Bombardier Go It Alone In Business Aviation?

April 26, 2021

Twenty years ago, Bombardier was on top of the world. It was the leading producer of regional jets—the fastest-selling category of jetliners. The rest of its portfolio of turboprops, business jets and trains was also strong. It was a Canadian business icon. 

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5. Unchecked Ego In The Cockpit

June 13, 2021

As a U.S. Air Force pilot, I was issued: ego, (1) each, to go along with my flight suits, gloves and helmet. It was part of the standard Government Issue (GI) kit. Over the years to come, I learned to appreciate the importance of that ego in military and non-military situations. It is easier to overcome obstacles if you believe you can, before even starting the attempt. Yes, what we are talking about here is confidence in one’s own abilities and talent. But what happens when that confidence exceeds one’s actual abilities and talent?

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4. Opinion: Can Dassault Reclaim Past Glories With Falcon 10X?

May 7, 2021

The ultra-long-range Falcon 10X, just announced by Dassault, will be the biggest and most expensive Falcon yet. The company wants to regain its position at the top of the market—or, to put it another way, it needs to correct a disastrous mistake made 28 years ago.

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3. Why You Shouldn’t Run The Trim

March 8, 2021

I long ago lost track of the names and faces of the instructors who taught me how to properly trim an airplane, but their method was firmly imprinted. In that era of U.S. Air Force pilot training, if you left your thumb on the trim button for more than a second, you could get your hand slapped. Whether the control was electric, hydraulic or manual, you used it only in short, intermittent clicks, bursts or strokes. Your pressure on the control was light enough that you could sense the direction and magnitude of the trim change.

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2. Aerion Ceasing Operations Of AS2 Jet, Company Says

May 22, 2021

Supersonic aircraft developer Aerion Corp. on May 21 confirmed that it is ceasing operations of its AS2 business jet program after years of development, citing difficulty in raising the capital needed to complete production. Employees were told of the development the same day.

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1. Cause & Circumstance: A (Bad) Landing Surprise

February 11, 2021

When a Bombardier Global Express struck objects on the runway while landing at a Montreal airport, no one was more surprised than the business jet’s captain. The fact that half the runway was closed longitudinally and that temporary runway edge lights were installed along the centerline of the full-width runway was unknown to him. How that came to happen is a tale of serial miscommunication involving the NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen), the ATIS (Automated Terminal Information Service) and the unquestioning acceptance of an unusual landing clearance by both pilots.

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As we reach the midway point of 2021, we take a look back at the most-read business aviation content so far. From the legacy of Learjet to general aviation’s electric revolution, explore the top 10 articles and galleries.

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