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BUSINESS JETS

Sukhoi RRJ-95B
crash investigation
report released
Indonesia’s National Transportation
Safety Committee has released the
final accident investigation report of a
Sukhoi RRJ-95B aircraft, which crashed
at Mount Salak on May 9, 2012. The
report concluded that several factors Bombardier announces its largest sale ever
contributed to the accident, including Bombardier has announced the largest business aircraft sale in its history, a deal
the fact that the flight crew were that includes firm orders for 56 Global jets – 25 Global 5000, 25 Global 6000 and six
distracted and that the Jakarta Radar Global 8000 aircraft – and options for a further 86 Global jets. The firm order alone is
service had not established minimum worth around US$3.1 billion, and if all the options – which comprise 40 Global 5000,
vectoring altitudes for the area 40 Global 6000 and six Global 8000 jets – are exercised, the deal may increase in
surrounding Mount Salak. Following the value to an estimated US$7.8 billion.
issuance of the report, the Indonesia
Directorate General of Civil Aviation, PT.
Angkasa Pura II, and the Sukhoi Civil
Aircraft Company have taken action to
improve safety.

G650 earns certificates from FAA and EASA
First G650 delivered Gulfstream’s G650 aircraft has been Commenting on these achievements,
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced awarded a Production Certificate from Larry Flynn, President of Gulfstream
the successful delivery of its first the US Federal Aviation Administration said, “The G650 Production Certificate
fully outfitted G650 aircraft to a US (FAA) Atlanta Manufacturing is a testament to the strength the
customer, a milestone for the company. Inspection District Office and a Engineering, Materials, Operations
“We’re thrilled to see the first G650 Type Certificate from the European and Quality departments, along with
leave our hangar for a customer’s. Aviation Safety Agency. The former the Gulfstream ODA.” He added, “The
Soon the G650 will be a common sight confirms that Gulfstream’s production EASA certification allows us to begin
at airports around the world,” said processes for the G650 are compliant our first G650 deliveries to customers
Larry Flynn, Gulfstream’s President. with US regulations, while the latter based in Europe. We look forward to
In September 2012, the G650 received means that the G650 can now be getting the G650 certified in many
Type Certification from the FAA. registered in European Union states. other countries.”

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