Have you ever stopped to think where an aircraft got its name or why a manufacturer is called what it is? How well do you know your business aviation branding?
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This aircraft model honors a long-dead horse. Do you know what it could be?
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The Citation began life as the Fanjet 500, but Cessna marketers rebranded it after the Triple Crown winning thoroughbred.
Its namesake helps palms thrive in Ireland. Do you know who it could be?
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The Gulf Stream.
This jet is called Challenger because... Do you know why?
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Canadair saw it as a challenger to Gulfstream’s long dominance among “heavy iron” jets.
A manufacturer named after a mountain. Do you know who it could be?
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Pilatus makes airplanes in the shadow of the Swiss massif Mt. Pilatus.
This company tags its products as waterways...Do you know who it could be?
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The Rolls-Royce named its Spey, Tay and Pearl engines for rivers.
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Have you ever stopped to think where an aircraft got its name or why a manufacturer is called what it is? How well do you know your business aviation branding? Have a go at this quiz to test your knowledge.
