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PIPERJET
STARTS TAXI TESTS
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The
proof-of-concept PiperJet has started low-speed taxi tests and the jet
is performing as expected, the company said this week. "Piper test
pilots reported light rudder pedal forces and excellent response as the
PiperJet POC was maneuvered with confidence in the tight confines of the
Vero Beach factory test ramp for the first time," according to a company
update released on Tuesday. The Williams FJ-443A jet engine with FADEC
is a breeze to operate, the company says. The pilot simply presses a
starter button, then brings the thrust lever forward when the engine
monitors show that the proper speed has been reached. The FADEC system
automatically corrects for heat, humidity, and altitude. The next major
milestone for the POC jet will be high-speed taxi tests, the company
said. More...
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VISTAJET
COMPLETES SKYJET TAKEOVER
VistaJet became the second-largest
business jet company outside of North America on Tuesday with the
completion of the blockbuster deal that was among the highlights of the
European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in May in
Geneva. For an undisclosed amount, VistaJet acquired Bombardier Skyjet
International. The EBACE announcement included a deal for 35 new
Bombardier business jets, worth $1.2 billion and, in addition to the
merger, will push VistaJet's fleet to 94 aircraft by 2012. The Skyjet
brand name will be retained. More...
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EPIC
STILL INTENDS CANADIAN CERTIFICATION
Epic Aircraft will
certify its factory-model turboprops and jets in Canada, even though a
deal to build a "certification center" specializing in composite
aircraft in Calgary has fallen through. Calgary is the center of
Canada's oil boom and that's increased construction prices dramatically
so the center, proposed for Springbank Airport, was shelved. But that
doesn't mean the company is giving up on Canada. "The Canadian deal is
not dead, in fact, it's not even wounded," said Epic CEO Rick Schrameck.
He would not say where in Canada the certification work will be done.
More...
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Cessna Aircraft Company, the
World's Largest General Aviation Manufacturer
Based on unit sales, Cessna Aircraft Company is the world's
largest manufacturer of general aviation airplanes. In 2007,
Cessna delivered 1,272 aircraft, including 387 Citation
business jets, and reported revenues of about $5 billion. Cessna
has a current backlog of $12.6 billion. The global fleet of more than
5,100 Citations is the largest fleet of business jets in the
world.
More information about Cessna Aircraft
Company is available at Cessna.com. 
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VLJ
ACCEPTANCE FIRM MARKS 75TH DELIVERY
Van Nuys-based jetAviva
recently united Marty Sprinzen and his new Citation Mustang in a bonding
of pilot and airplane that may be unique in the industry. jetAviva is
capitalizing on the new accessibility of the airways by private pilots
through relatively inexpensive entry-level or very light jets.
Sprinzen's was the 75th "acceptance" for jetAviva, which acts on behalf
of its clients to ensure the aircraft is everything they paid their $1.5
million to $3 million for. In a
podcast interview with AVweb, CEO Cyrus Sigari said his staff
inspects every square inch of the aircraft and tests every system to
make sure it's fully functional. More...
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Avidyne Extends Interface
Capability for Tactical WX Detection System
Avidyne's TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection System has a
Compatibility Mode providing a second output format for display
of monochromatic lightning strike and storm cell information on a number
of existing lightning detection-compatible displays. The TWX670's normal
RS-232 output protocol supports the TWX670's TWxCell™ and Color
Strike modes on compatible displays, including Avidyne's EX500,
EX5000 and MHD300. With Compatibility Mode, the TWX670 provides
an alternate protocol compatible with other manufacturers' displays.
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NTSB
PROBES MEDEVAC CRASH
The Association of Air Medical Services
(AAMS) is calling for a "rolling safety stand down" of medevac aircraft
operations after the tragic collision of two medical airlift helicopters
near a hospital in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Sunday. Initial reports
indicated seven people had died but six people died and one woman , a
nurse, survived the crash of two Bell 207 helicopters operated by Air
Methods and Classic Helicopters as they tried to land on the same
helipad at the Flagstaff hospital. "AAMS is recommending an industry
'rolling' safety stand down to focus the attention of the air medical
crew on safety while continuing the ability to provide life saving
services to their local communities," said an AAMS news release. The
accident has also caught the attention of the NTSB, whose chairman, Mark
Rosenker, says he's "very concerned" that this was the tenth accident
involving medical airlift aircraft this year. More...
U.S.
AND EU AVIATION INDUSTRIES AGREE TO COLLABORATE
Officials
from U.S. and European aviation agencies and industry wrapped up a
two-day meeting in Brussels on Tuesday with general
agreement on business and safety issues. FAA Acting Administrator Bobby
Sturgell and Antonio Tajani, head of transport for the European Union,
signed an agreement to promote technical cooperation between the FAA and
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The agreement addresses
aircraft certification, environmental approvals, and maintenance, and
aims to enhance safety while reducing regulatory costs for
manufacturers, operators and aviation authorities. Pete Bunce, president
and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), welcomed the new agreement. "We view this strategic
partnership between the U.S. and the European Community as a real
milestone that will advance our shared safety visions," said Bunce.
More...
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Join NAA and Help Shape the Next Century of
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Members receive the Smithsonian's Air & Space magazine, plus
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JETAVIVA'S
CYRUS SIGARI ON THE RISE OF VERY LIGHT JETS
Although it's
been slower to take off than some had predicted, the very light jet
movement is here, and it's putting more owner-pilots in the left seat of
some pretty sophisticated hardware. JetAviva is a California company
that specializes in helping new owners of VLJs ensure the transition is
a smooth one. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with JetAViva CEO Cyrus
Sigari about who's buying VLJs and how the little jets are
performing. More...
EXCLUSIVE
VIDEO: INSIDE DIAMOND'S D-JET PERSONAL JET AIRCRAFT
 With new personal jets popping up all the
time, AVweb takes a look at what may very well be the next
certified single-engine very light or personal jet to enter the market.
Diamond's D-Jet is expected next year to earn its type certificate, and
that's when the company hopes to make first deliveries. Diamond recently
announced plans to upgrade the aircraft with Garmin's G1000 Synthetic
Vision package and the Williams FJ33-19 powerplant — offering 20
percent more thrust and a 4,000-hour TBO. AVweb's Glenn Pew offers this look inside. More...
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DONO SOCATA'S SALES MVP
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EADS Socata named Ken Dono, a sales rep at
Columbia Air Services in Groton, Conn., as its "Most Valuable Player"
for his sales success in the last year. More...
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