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In late October, the FAA issued its long-anticipated Final RuleonDomestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (DRVSM) decreeing that on January 20, 2005, the required vertical separation between aircraft above the U.S. at altitudes from 29,000 to 41,000 feet will be reduced from 2,000 feet to 1,000. That means more available routes, which the FAA says will […]

While corporate aviation continues to outdo other areas of the industry, the economy stills seems to have had its negative effect on this vital segment. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) claims deliveries of business jets were 32 percent lower than the same period a year ago. According to the organization’s shipment report for third […]

Earlier this month, Embraer said it had delivered 20 jets in the third quarter of the year, 10 fewer than in 2002. Nevertheless, the company maintained its annual target of 110 deliveries, leaving it with 39 jets to deliver in the final three months of the year. The Legacy deal with Flight options secures Embraer’s […]

On October 27, Embraer announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with Flight Options for the purchase of up to four Legacy Executive business jets. The aircraft are slated for entry into the Cleveland-based company’s operation immediately upon final contract signing, which is expected before years-end. Embraer said the average price of the Legacy […]

Puts Finishing Touches On The 170… Embraer finished certification of its 170 model late October. Luis Carlos Affonso, Embraer’s vice president of engineering and development, told reporters completing the documentation was the most important part of the certification process. At the firm’s headquarters in Sao Paulo state, the executive said final meetings with regulators would […]

While BizAVflash will be sent to all business subscribers, the online version of Biz Av will not disappear. This option allows readers to get the whole scoop online or the abbreviated version in the emailed product, as is the case with our regular Avflash and Newswire services. Aside from the emailed component, the new BizAv […]

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While many exhibitors attempt to make the grand entrance into the static display area, Extra Aircraft took things a step further. Walter Extra himself flew the brand-new EA-500 to the convention’s static display area at Orlando Executive airport. This marks the first public viewing of the new high-wing executive aircraft and a first for Extra […]

On October 6, Eclipse Aviation signed a contract with Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) of Japan for the manufacture of complete wing assemblies for the Eclipse 500 light jet. As part of the long-term agreement, Eclipse also licensed its friction-stir welding process to FHI for use in the wing assemblies as well as other potential applications […]