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CESSNA
SLOWS CITATION PRODUCTION, CITING GLOBAL ECONOMY
Textron, the
parent company of Cessna, announced on Tuesday that "due to continued
softening in the global economic environment," it is revising its 2009
Citation jet production schedule. The company had previously targeted
about 535 Citations for delivery in 2009, up from about 475 planned for
2008. The company said that while it is still working on a detailed
plan, it expects deliveries will be up only slightly over 2008 next
year, although the Mustang program will continue to grow. Overall, the
company estimated 2009 Cessna revenues for next year will hold about the
same as this year. "As we look out to the next two to three years, it is
prudent for us to evaluate the proper level of jet production and
deliveries to avoid significant variations and inefficiencies in annual
production," said Textron CEO Lewis Campbell. "We now believe that
planning for more consistent levels of production during the next
several years will best serve our shareholders, customers and
employees." More...
HAWKER
BEECHCRAFT TO CUT 490 JOBS
As the aviation industry continues
to feel the impact of a reeling global economy, Hawker
Beechcraft told its employees this week that 490 jobs will be cut,
reducing the company's global work force of over 9,700 by about 5
percent. "While these reductions are painful, they are absolutely
necessary," Hawker Beechcraft CEO Jim Schuster said Monday in a letter
to employees, according to the Wichita Eagle. The company is facing "serious
challenges" due to "unprecedented worldwide economic decline," Schuster
said. On Tuesday, the company said in a news release that it expects
reduced demand for new aircraft, spares and maintenance services due to
the "weakness in the global economy and overall economic outlook." The
company's performance this year also was impacted by a four-week strike
in August by the by the International Association of Machinists, which
resulted in fewer deliveries of business and general aviation aircraft.
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EMBRAER
CONSIDERING A LARGER JET
Embraer, of Brazil, may develop a
larger jet with seats for over 120 passengers, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The airplane would
target a niche between the regional jets that Embraer builds now and
commercial airliners like those built by Boeing and Airbus. "Whether we
should develop a larger plane, alone or with partners, is something that
we will have to decide," Antonio Luiz Pizarro Manso, Embraer's chief
financial officer, said on a conference call, according to Reuters.
"Right now, we think the market is well supplied by the existing models,
the (Boeing) 737 and the (Airbus) A320," he said. "So our strategy is to
wait a bit, especially to see what kind of engine can be developed for
such a project." Pizarro Manso also said he would be open to partnering
with Airbus to develop a new airplane, but added that "there is nothing
specific at the moment." More...
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CHINA
RJs WIN FIRST OVERSEAS BUYER
The first regional jet built in
China, the ARJ21, won its first overseas customer this week. General
Electric's aircraft leasing division signed up to buy five of the airplanes, with options
for 20 more, at the Zhuhai air show on Tuesday. GE, which is the world's
largest builder of aircraft engines, provides the CF34 engines that
power the Chinese jets. Dan Whitney, a GE spokesman, said the purchase
"demonstrates our ability and commitment to continue to invest in
emerging markets where we see solid growth potential." Commercial
Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), based in Shanghai, has now taken
orders for 206 of the regional jets, which sell for about $30 million
each. The ARJ21, which seats 70 to 90 passengers, is on track to begin
flight tests later this year. 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 $15.6 billion. The global fleet of more than
5,400 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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CROWNAIR
BRINGS UPDATED T210 TO MARKET
Crownair
Companies will display its first Crownair "Centurion Edition" T210
during the AOPA Expo in San Jose, Calif., this week. The upgraded 1977
aircraft features all-new amenities, including a glass cockpit, new
classic blue paint scheme, RAM engine, tinted glass, wingtips with
recognition lights, Super Quiet cabin soundproofing and gray leather
seats with sheepskin inserts. The T210 will compete with new aircraft,
offering more payload and faster speeds, Crownair says. The Centurion
was in production from 1957 to 1985 and about 9,240 were built.
"Centurion owners and pilots own a piece of history, but that doesn't
mean the plane shouldn't have modern technology and comforts," said
Grant Murray, owner of Crownair. "We understand the dedicated owners and
enthusiasts who fly Centurions, and our goal is to make their flying
experience first class." More...
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SOLOY
RECEIVES FAA CERTIFICATION FOR TURBINE CESSNA 206
Soloy
Aviation Solutions, of Olympia, Wash., received FAA certification on
Oct. 28 for its Soloy 206 Turbine Mk II, a turbine version of the
piston-powered Cessna 206H. Powered by the Rolls Royce 250-B17F/2
turbine engine, the Mk II provides an increase of 110 hp over the
standard Cessna 206H, Soloy
said this week. With the turbine conversion paired with a Hartzell
three-bladed prop, the airplane can carry more weight, fly faster and
operate in high and hot conditions. The performance also improves the
airplane's STOL performance, especially in its amphibious configuration,
Soloy said. "The Mk II is the perfect platform for vast number of
applications, from law enforcement to adventurous backcountry
operations," said Dave Stauffer, president of Soloy Aviation Solutions.
"The lighter turbine engine increases the power while reducing the basic
empty weight by approximately 150 pounds." More...
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AVWEB
INSIDER BLOG: TSA'S DANGEROUS NEW PROPOSAL
Slowly but surely,
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LIAO
BOMBARDIER'S SALESMAN IN CHINA
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Liao |
Bombardier Aerospace has announced that
Jason Liao is the new Business Aircraft Director of Sales for China.
Liao has worked at Hawker Beechcraft, Boeing, Dee Howard Co. and Chengdu
Aircraft Co. in a 26-year aviation career. More...
ARG/US
BUYS AVMOSYS, HIRES PRINCIPLES
Aviation Research
Group/U.S. Inc. (ARG/US) has acquired Avmosys, LLC and hired founders
Scott Liston and Mike Midkiff to continue developing the business under
ARG/US. Avmosys is developing aviation management systems.
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