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aspects such as changes in tax liability guest seating, and can be fully customised Cessna Citation Longitude
(UK and the EU have a single VAT, customs to suit customer needs. The A330 is powered Cessna’s Citation Longitude made its
regime) and a dip in the value of the sterling by new-generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 EBACE debut this year and Textron Aviation
(rise in fuel prices) will also have an impact engines, features Sharklet wingtips and like announced at the show, the first order from
on UK based aircraft operators. Patrick all Airbus aircraft, the ACJ330 also features a European customer for the super-midsize
Margetson-Rushmore, founder and CEO of Category 3B autoland and optional dual business jet. Czech Republic-based airline,
Luxaviation UK, outlines his requirement, head-up displays (HUDs). Travel Service, will take delivery of the
when he says, “As an operator, what we want aircraft in 2018 and operate the Longitude
is the status quo.” By this he means, British Pilatus alongside its fleet of four Cessna Citation
Government negotiators must do their best Pilatus showcased the production series Sovereign aircraft used for business jet
to preserve the European single market in standard of its PC-24 business jet in Geneva. charter services. “We’ve seen fantastic
aviation, including fifth freedom rights for The aircraft on static display at the show was interest in the Longitude across Europe,
UK operators in the EU and the same rights the third PC-24 prototype. Series production a market that welcomes the best-in-class
for EU operators in the UK. of the business jet is also underway and operating costs, amenities, acquisition
initial customer deliveries are stated to be on costs and dependability that our Citation
EBACE NEWS schedule, according to the Swiss airframer. product line offers,” said Rob Scholl, senior
Airbus Corporate Jets The first PC-24 due to be delivered to a vice president, Sales and Marketing. The
Airbus Corporate Jets launched its new customer has already received its final livery. Cessna Citation Longitude made its first
ACJ330neo at EBACE 2017. The luxury “I’m delighted that we can now unveil the first flight in October 2016. The four flying test
jetliner can accommodate 25 passengers series-conform PC-24 to the general public articles have completed more than 230
in outstanding levels of comfort and travel at EBACE. We are confident of being able flights, accumulating over 450 hours toward
up to distances of 17,400 km or stay in to convince even more potential customers achieving Federal Aviation Administration
the air for 20 hours; enough to fly nonstop of the uniquely outstanding performance certification, which is slated for end 2017.
from Europe to Australia. “For customers, of our Made-in-Switzerland Business Jet,”
such as countries needing to fly heads said Oscar J. Schwenk, Chairman of Pilatus. Bombardier
of state and delegations worldwide on Further certification flights will continue and The new Premier cabin for Bombardier’s
government business, the ACJ330neo offers certification of the PC-24 is planned for the Global 5000 and Global 6000 business jets
an unbeatable combination of modern 4th quarter of 2017. The PC-24 test fleet is was unveiled by the airframer at EBACE 2017
design, proven capability and productivity, now complete, following P03’s maiden flight and the first Global 6000 aircraft equipped
as well as being part of the world’s best- on March 06, 2017 and the three prototypes with the new cabin was on static display at the
selling widebody family,” says Airbus Chief have accumulated a total of 950 flights and show. The design draws inspiration from the
Operating Officer, Customers, John Leahy. 1525 flight hours. In 2014, Pilatus sold 84 Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft cabins.
The widebody ACJ330neo is readily able PC-24s in the space of just 36 hours and the “Cabin comfort and sophistication are top
to accommodate conference/dining areas, order book which is currently closed, will re- priorities for our customers. Global aircraft
a private office, bedroom, bathroom and open in 2018. already lead the industry with spectacular
cabin interiors, and our new Premier cabin
demonstrates that we are committed to
remain ahead of the curve across all of our
products,” said David Coleal, President,
Bombardier Business Aircraft. Stylish seats
and sleek side ledges are amongst the
highlights of the new cabin and the new seat
design offers improved ergonomic features,
such as higher armrests, a sculpted backrest,
and crisp, clean lines throughout. The galley
has been streamlined and materials such
as hardwood and stone floor coverings are
available in the galley and lavatories.

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