Rick Adam, CEO of Adam Aircraft, provided an update on the A700 very light jet program status for the press corps here at AirVenture this week. “The first two A700 prototypes have accumulated over 800 hours of risk-reduction testing,” he said. The interior has been upgraded to include higher-quality leather seats, new carpet, improved fit and finish around the windows and a relocated lavatory that provides more aft space in the cabin. Discussions are under way to partner with an international training provider, Adam said, and to provide a full-motion simulator in addition to the computer-based training developed for the A500.
Once the A700 very light jet is certified and starts production, Adam expects to turn them out at a rate of 10 or more per month. The company will announce its plans for international service centers at the NBAA Convention in October.
