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Honda Aircraft Achieves First Flight of Third FAA-Conforming HondaJet and Announces Milestone on Remaining Test Fleet

GREENSBORO, NC - December 20, 2011 - Honda Aircraft Company today announced on the one-year anniversary of flight testing of its first FAA design-conforming HondaJet aircraft, that its third conforming aircraft, referred to as “F2,” joined flight test and has been conducting extensive flight testing since its first flight on November 18, 2011. This milestone marks important progress toward the HondaJet’s certification.

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Honda Aircraft Company Supports U.S. Service Members with Its Third Annual Operation Deep Appreciation

GREENSBORO, NC - December 2, 2011 - Honda Aircraft Company today completed its third annual “Operation Deep Appreciation” in support of U.S. service members stationed overseas. Honda Aircraft and its associates are sending 500 care packages to show their support and appreciation for U.S. service members on active duty in Afghanistan.

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EAI Announces UAE Type Certificate Validation and 5 Aircraft Sales Into Region

Dubai,UAE, November 14, 2011 – Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. is pleased to announce the UAE Type Certificate Validation of the Total Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet. Making its first appearance at the 2011 Dubai Airport Expo and Airshow, Eclipse Aerospace has already secured commitments and contracts for 5 Total Eclipse aircraft to customers who will register their aircraft in the UAE.

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Medrar Financial Acquires Majority Interest of Diamond Aircraft

Featured at the Dubai Airshow 2011, Contracts worth $350 million already secured

Nov, 13th 2011 - MEDRAR FINANClAL GROUP and DIAMOND AIRCRAFT HOLDINGS have announced today that an agreement has been signed for the acquisition of a majority interest of Diamond Aircraft Holdings, Canada. In addition to a range of Diamond Aircraft's gasoline powered piston aircrafts, the agreement also includes the revolutionary D-JET program. 

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Cessna Designates American Patriot Citation Mustang

WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 9, 2011 — Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is joining forces with Veterans Airlift Command to provide free transportation for injured veterans. Cessna has designated a Citation Mustang, named the “American Patriot,” to fly VAC missions, the first of which will occur Nov. 10, 2011.

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Piper Aircraft Indefinitely Suspends Light Jet Development

VERO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2011 – Piper Aircraft Inc. is indefinitely suspending further development of the Piper Altaire business jet following a review to align the company’s business goals with the light jet market outlook, investment strategies and overall economic forecasts.

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article thumbnailHondaJet to Make Its First Appearance West of the Rocky Mountains as Part of Honda Aircraft’s NBAA Convention Presence

Greensboro, North Carolina - October 6, 2011 - Today, the HondaJet aircraft departed North Carolina to make its first appearance west of the Rockies en route to play a starring role in Honda Aircraft’s presence at the upcoming National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention, and to make a first stop at two locations along the way, to and from the convention.


article thumbnailDiamond D-JET resumes Flight Test Program

September 01/11 - Diamond Aircraft has resumed flight testing of its D-JET prototypes, following their temporary grounding after a funding shortfall and significant employee furloughs in March, 2011.


article thumbnailStratos Jet Performs Well In Wind Tunnel Tests

Seattle, WA - August 22, 2011 – Five days of tests in the University of Washington Kirsten Wind Tunnel produced positive results for the Stratos Very Light Personal Jet (VLPJ). The one-fifth scale aluminum, polycarbonate, and composite model was subjected to more than 90 runs with focus on airflow over the fuselage, wings, and vertical tail.


article thumbnailEclipse Aerospace Plans to Announce Brazilian Type Certificate

LABACE, SA~O PAULO, BRAZIL, AUGUST 12, 2011 – Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. is pleased to announce the expected Brazilian Type Certificate Validation of the Total Eclipse Jet. Making its first appearance at the 8th Annual Latin America Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE), Eclipse Aerospace plans to announce full Type Certificate Validation by mid-September of this year.


article thumbnailEclipse Sales Take Off at EAA AirVenture 2011

EAA AIRVENTURE, OSHKOSH, WI, JULY 29, 2011 – Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. announced today the sale of five Total Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet Aircraft during the 2011 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. All five of these Total Eclipse Jets will be delivered to individual customers within 45 days.


article thumbnailPiperJet Altaire Manufacturing Process Begins

Mock-Up On US Tour OSHKOSH, Wis., – Piper Aircraft has started fabrication and assembly will begin in August of the first conforming flight test article of the company’s new and efficient single engine Altaire business jet. Inaugural flight of the conforming PiperJet Altaire will be in 2012 with certification and deliveries in 2014.


article thumbnailDiamond Aircraft appoints new Distributors for Midwest and California

July 26, 2011 - Diamond Aircraft has announced the expansion of its U.S. sales and service network with the appointment of Diamond Regional Distribution Centers in northern California and central USA (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota).


article thumbnailEclipse Jet Returns to 41,000 Feet

07.25.11 - Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) today announced the approval by the FAA for all Eclipse Jets to return to a maximum certified service ceiling of 41,000 feet. This will be effective for owners and pilots immediately upon the installation of the recently recertified combustion liners.


article thumbnailCessna Offers Citation Flight Planning App for iPad

WICHITA, Kan., July 18, 2011 — Operators of Cessna Citation aircraft can now accomplish full flight planning on Apple iPads using iPreFlight available from Aircraft Performance Group. The announcement was made today by Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.


article thumbnailExecutive AirShare Announces New Home at Dallas Love Field

Company Leases Private Hangar and Office Space Through Signature Flight Support KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dallas July 14, 2011 --- Executive AirShare a regional fractional aircraft ownership company, and its wholly owned aircraft management subsidiary, Executive Flight Services, today announced their relocation to a private 19,000 square-foot hangar and 8,400 square-foot lobby and office on the property of Signature Flight Support at Dallas Love Field ( [ ... ]


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