VLJ and Air Taxi News and Information http://www.very-light-jet.com Fri, 09 May 2008 15:29:58 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.very-light-jet.com/images/M_images/rss.png http://www.very-light-jet.com VLJ and Air Taxi News and Information http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=431&Itemid=42 Embraer executive jet’s maturity campaign continues to move forwardSão José dos Campos, May 5, 2008 – Embraer’s forth Phenom 100 jet successfully concluded its cold soak tests on April 14, moving ahead with the aircraft’s maturity campaign. The test was performed at a well known climate laboratory at Eglin U.S. Air Force Base, in Florida. Its objective is to certify the aircraft’s strength and the functioning of the plane and its components under condition of extreme cold. Sun, 04 May 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=433&Itemid=42 May. 02/08 - Smart Air S.A. today announced the first fractional ownership solution in Europe for the Diamond D-JET personal jet. For its fleet, Smart Air has made an initial purchase of eight aircraft and has secured options for more thereafter with deliveries to begin in the first quarter of 2010. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=432&Itemid=42 First foreign approvals for Eclipse 500 JetALBUQUERQUE, NM — May 01, 2008 — Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world's first very light jet (VLJ), today announced that it has received certification to register and operate the Eclipse 500 in India and Australia. The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India granted the first foreign country Eclipse 500 certification on April 7, 2008 and the Civil Aviation Safety Agency (CASA) in Australia approved the Eclipse 500 on April 22, 2008. These certifications expand Eclipse Aviation's global reach and allow its customers to register and operate their Eclipse 500 jets in these two countries. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=429&Itemid=42 First flight on schedule for mid-2008São José dos Campos, April 14, 2008 – Embraer finished assembling the first Phenom 300 jet at its Gavião Peixoto plant in São Paulo, Brazil, on April 12. The rollout precedes a series of ground tests to be conducted in preparation for the jet’s first flight. Moreover, the final assembly of the second Phenom 300 has already begun at the same plant. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:48:43 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=428&Itemid=42 - European Sales to begin in May at annual EBACE conference in Geneva -- Albany, N.Y., chosen as fifth location for U.S. sales service network -GREENSBORO, N.C., U.S.A., April 17, 2008– Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., announced plans to expand sales of HondaJet to Europe, beginning in May at the annual EBACE (European Business Aviation Convention Exhibition) conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The sales expansion comes as Honda Aircraft Company today finalized its U.S. distribution network with the selection of Albany, New York, as the final location among its five sales and service facilities being established across the country. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=430&Itemid=42 April. 14/08 - Diamond Aircraft Industries today announced that D-JET serial number 003 completed its first flight, marking another important milestone in the company's D-JET personal jet program. The aircraft departed from Diamond Aircraft's London, Ontario facility for a successful 1 hour and 25 minute flight with Chief Test Pilot Daniel Ribeiro at the controls. The flight went exactly as planned with completion of all test cards. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=426&Itemid=42 Lakeland, Fla, April 8, 2008 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., that it has surpassed 500 orders for the Citation Mustang entry level business jet. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:34:52 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=427&Itemid=42 Acquisition of Assets of New Generation “Very Light Jet” Manufacturer in ColoradoDenver, Colorado – April 9, 2008 the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado approved the sale of the assets of Adam Aircraft Industries, Inc., a Colorado-based manufacturer of new generation composite-based aircraft, to AAI Acquisition, Inc., a Delaware corporation which is part of Industrial Investors group of companies. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=425&Itemid=42 $10 Million bid for all assetsApril 4th - AAI Acquisitions $10 million bid for the assets of bankrupt VLJ manufacturer Adam Aircraft was the sole bid. The U.S Bankruptcy Cout for the District of Colorado announced the bid accepted by the trustees of the Adam Aircraft. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=424&Itemid=42 Wichita, Kan., March 27, 2008 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, yesterday delivered the first Citation Mustang to be used by a flight school to the University of North Dakota (UND). The school will use this entry level Citation jet for executive travel as well as flight training for undergraduate and contract students. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=422&Itemid=42 spn mock-up elicits wows from jet and turboprop pilots03/17/08 - The spn mock-up tour has traveled to more than 23 cities in a journey that began this past November, resulting in several sales and generating interest among hundreds of pilots and executives who have visited the world’s first all-composite business jet. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=423&Itemid=43 CHICOPEE, MA, March 17, 2008 – POGO Jet, Inc. announced today that it has postponed the initial public offeringof common shares of the company due to current market conditions. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=420&Itemid=42 Diamond Aircraft has selected a newer, higher nominal thrust engine in the same Williams engine family for the D-JET – the FJ33-4A-19.March-13-2008 - The engine's advantages include several technological advances that result in better bleed air handling and improved specific fuel consumption. With a 1,900-lb nominal thrust versus 1,564 lbs for the originally planned FJ33-4A-15, the ‘FJ33-19' also offers a potential future performance upgrade path for the D-JET. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=419&Itemid=43 Linear Air is Virgin Charter’s first provider of the advanced Eclipse E500Concord, Mass. – Private air travel is growing rapidly due to major airport congestion, a more demanding business environment and the convenience of on-demand air travel. Linear Air, a leading air taxi service, announced today it has joined the newly launched Virgin Charter Marketplace, providing customers utilizing the service with safe, high-quality private air travel. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=421&Itemid=42 Washington, DC, March 12, 2008 – Epic AIR has been nominated for the 2007 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the record-breaking design and development of the Victory VLJ. The high performance Victory began as a clean-sheet design in December of 2006 and made its first test flight on July 6, 2007, a record 6.5 months later. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=417&Itemid=43 Former AMR Corporation CEO and Chairman, Robert Crandall is leading Pogo Jet into the public arena.Pogo Jet, Inc. intends to be a leading provider of private on-demand jet charter service, initially in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:06:13 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=411&Itemid=42 Englewood, Colorado, March 5, 2008 – Adam Aircraft Industries, Inc. (“Adam Aircraft”) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on February 15, 2008 and Jeffrey Weinman was appointed as the Chapter 7 Trustee. The Trustee has put forth a motion to the Colorado District Bankruptcy Court to sell all of assets of the company in a bulk sale. Assets include, but are not limited to, aircraft, aircraft parts, intellectual property licenses and patents, customer and vendor contracts, aircraft certifications, manufacturing equipment, and significant backlog orders. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=414&Itemid=42 Recently passed U.S. legislation offers an extraordinary opportunity for tax savings on aircraft used for business travel, with tax write-off opportunities of as much as $300,000 on a new DA40 XLS. To help customers benefit from this opportunity as soon as possible, Diamond distributors announce the Diamond Tax Advantage Program. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=412&Itemid=42 Since suspending the development of the Javelin in late December 2007, the Aviation Technology Board of Directors has continued to engage in negotiations with its strategic partner and various financial institutions. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.very-light-jet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=418&Itemid=42 Servicios Aéreos Estrella named Mexican sales representative;First Mexican fractional order booked;Direct sales and U.S. service support plan announced for CanadaGREENSBORO, N.C., U.S.A., March 3, 2008– Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., announced the expansion of sales of its advanced light jet HondaJet throughout North America with the selection of a retail sales and service representative for Mexico and a direct sales and U.S. service support plan for Canada. Honda Aircraft Company also announced its first fractional booking from Mexico with an order for 10 aircraft. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:00:00 +0100