Back in aviation’s Golden Age, the purpose of air racing was not simply to collect trophies and headlines, but to help advance the science of aeronautics and propulsion, which it did. But does it still? I recently went to Reno, Nevada, to find out.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Italian plane-maker Tecnam recently delivered the first pair of its new nine-passenger P2012 Travellers to launch customer Cape Air, which has expressed interest in putting up to 100 of the high wing piston twins into service.
Faster, higher, roomier, quieter and, surprisingly, less expensive are five ways to differentiate the $60 million 6,500-nm-range G600 from the G550 in Gulfstream’s top-end product line-up.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Bombardier Aviation's president said the century figure “shows how sought-after this aircraft is and why it’s simply the best business jet in its class.”
Eurocontrol faces the challenge on a daily basis of keeping ever increasing transborder traffic flowing, efficiently and safely while minimizing impact on the environment.
These graphs are designed to illustrate the performance of the Gulfstream G600 under a variety of range, payload, speed and density altitude conditions.
Considering the immense importance of Eurocontrol in enabling the unimpeded flow of European aviation, it is logical that the organization would represent a target to terrorists and other malefactors.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Jet Aviatio's new 40,000-sq.-ft. hangar and renovated fixed base operation in Teterboro, New Jersey is built to meet growing demand for long-range business jets and will accommodate most large aircraft.
Eurocontrol's Eduard “Eddie” Porosnicu discusses the digital NOTAM project his organization is prosecuting for the EASA's SESAR ATC modernization program.
The National Business Aviation Association has been part of an industry task force to provide input to the FAA on NOTAM reform and other information management issues.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation has delivered its 500th Cessna Grand Caravan EX utility turboprop to South Aero, a family-owned company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.