Heli-Expo 2013 closes with crescendo . . . “Helicopters are alive and well”, proclaims Heli-Expo 2013! Over 725 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees trumpeted six years of successive growth for the show. “How to Get a Job in Aviation”, one of this column’s previous articles, was lived out by 900 applicants showing up at a Job […]
Eurocopter launches the EC135 T3/P3 members of its enhanced helicopter family with orders from the U.S., Norway and Italy Eurocopter marked a new milestone in its product line enhancement strategy by launching the improved-performance, updated EC135 T3/P3 helicopter versions at the Heli-Expo 2013 industry show today, signing Air Methods of the U.S., Norsk Luftambulanse of […]
Most Modern, Efficient and Productive Amphibious Aircraft As the industry benchmark, the Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft is the backbone of firefighting missions around the globe. Launched in 1994, this high-wing, all-metal amphibian remains the only aircraft specifically designed for aerial firefighting. Its proven technology and fire-extinguishing power make it the most effective machine for the job. […]
The Gulfstream G550 large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jet turned heads right from the start. Less than two weeks after it entered service, a G550 flew nonstop from Seoul, South Korea, to Orlando, Fla., covering the 7,301-nautical-mile (13,521 km) distance in 14.5 hours and setting a city pair record. In fact, it would go on to establish […]
The Legacy 650 provides a longer range for up to 14 passengers, with an excellent level of comfort. Its range of 3,900 nautical miles (7,223 km) with four passengers, or 3,800 nautical miles (7,038 km) with eight passengers, both with NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means that the aircraft can fly nonstop from London to New […]
The Bell 429 delivers 155kt speed with a state-of-the-art cockpit featuring single pilot IFR and WAAS precision approach capabilities. Its cabin is exceptionally spacious with seating for up to eight passengers and can be reconfigured for any number of different missions. The 429 also features extra-large 61in side doors opening to a 130f³ cabin compartment, […]
G650 Overview The Gulfstream G650® ultra-large-cabin, ultra-high speed business jet is, quite simply, the gold standard in business aviation. The flagship of the Gulfstream fleet flies faster, farther, and more comfortably than any other business aircraft in its class. Introduced in 2008, the G650 will carry eight passengers and a crew of four on nonstop […]
Cessna’s largest-cabin Citation just stretched its legs even farther. It can now take passengers to destinations as far away as 2,500 nm (4,630 km) without refueling. And it will climb direct to 43,000 feet (13,106 meters) in 23 minutes. Take up to eight passengers farther in wide and spacious comfort. The 84-inch fuselage, 6-foot high […]
Upgrading the CitationJet by John Hall | Citation CJ Plus | We Fly the Tamarack CJ Recently, Premier Jet Aviation was invited to view and fly the Tamarack CJ, the aircraft being used to flight test and certify Tamarack’s patented Active Winglet. We were very impressed with both the attractive look of the aircraft and […]
Making the CitationJet Even Better by John Hall | Garmin G1000 Upgrade | The JetAv Blog The CitationJet became the CJ1 by incorporating various iterations of the Collins Pro Line avionics suite. Two screens were standard (pilot PFD & MFD), and third screen (copilot PFD) was available as an option. Early CJ1 deliveries were all equipped with the […]