The Gulfstream G700TM aircraft has flown for the first time fully outfitted and now joins the five other test aircraft already in the certification programme.
Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 long-range test aircraft dedicated to testing the cabin experience made its maiden flight on April 15 and joins five other test aircraft in the program.
Greg Gibson, Sun ‘n Fun airshow director and chief marketing officer, speaks with Molly McMillin, Aviation Week managing editor of business aviation, about the return of the aerospace expo and the importance of the show, following last year’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Piper Aircraft, based in Vero Beach, Florida, is showcasing two aircraft for the first time at an airshow during the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo: the new certified Pilot 100i trainer and the M600 SLS turboprop, equipped with the Halo Autoland emergency safety system integrated into the aircraft’s G3000 flight deck.
Retail sales of pre-owned twin-engine helicopters declined during the first quarter of 2021 following two successive strong quarters, according to the Heli Market Trends report by Aero Asset.
Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo opened April 13 with an announcement by Textron Aviation of a special edition Beechcraft Bonanza G36 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the iconic six-seat single-engine piston aircraft.
Bombardier is celebrating the completion of the 100th wing for its Global 7500 business jet, a significant milestone for the industry-leading aircraft and for the company’s facility in Red Oak, Texas, where the advanced wing is manufactured.