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BUSINESS JETS

G280 sets 15 new city-
pair speed records

As part of a reliability demonstration
programme, which Gulfstream claims
served to enhance fleet reliability,
enrich pilot training and improve
customer readiness, the new super
mid-sized G280 aircraft has set 15
new city-pair speed records. “The
Gulfstream reliability demonstration Bombardier’s Learjet 85 delayed
programme incorporates pilot Bombardier Aerospace has announced income for the company – from $865
check rides, maintenance on a six- to nine-month delay in the million in 2011 to $598 million in 2012.
auxiliary power units, engine run Learjet 85 programme, with the all- However, Bombardier President and
qualifications, technical operations, composite jet now expected to debut CEO Pierre Beaudoin cautioned that:
publications validations and in Q3 2014 instead. The company “Our results for 2012 are not reflective
basic servicing and handling at has reportedly cited “several new of our potential. With our outstanding
typical fixed-base operators,” said technology challenges” as the reason backlog of US$66.6 billion, an increase
Mark Burns, President, Product for the delay. In addition, Bombardier of 19% over last year, we’re forging
Support. Scott Neal, SVP of Sales has also reported disappointing results ahead with breakthrough products and
and Marketing, Gulfstream added, for 2012, with decreasing delivery expanding our reach in pivotal growth
“The G280 continues to prove its numbers and a sharp decline in net areas.” Watch this space.
tremendous reliability, range, speed
and performance.” SSJ100 FFS
achieves EASA
EEJ, Indamer ink MoU to certification
maintain Legacy 500 The SSJ100 Full
Embraer Executive Jets (EEJ) and India’s Flight Simulator (FFS)
Indamer have signed a Memorandum of installed at the SuperJet
Understanding (MoU) for maintenance International Training
support for the Legacy 500 aircraft, Centre in Venice has been
though the jet is only expected to begin awarded certification by
service in 2014. The MoU with Indamer the European Aviation
extends the service provider’s mission Safety Agency (EASA),
in India, where it already offers line and is now ready for
and base maintenance for the entire training to begin.
portfolio of Embraer’s executive jets. According to SuperJet International, the cabin attendants are soon to begin their
Commenting on the deal and others like FFS will provide Type Rating courses and training. Nazario Cauceglia, SuperJet
it, André Luis Vieira de Sousa, Director recurrent training for SSJ100 customers, International’s CEO said, “The new FFS
Customer Support and Services, with Interjet pilots at the head of the will immediately permit the Mexican
Asia Pacific of EEJ noted, “By looking line. Six pilots and four technicians have carrier’s pilots to start their training in
ahead, we will ensure the efficient already begun training with SuperJet Venice, while completion activities are
operation for all our business aircraft International’s instructors at the point in progress to deliver the first aircraft to
operating in the region.” of writing, and 15 engineers and seven Interjet in spring.”

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