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Business Aviation News: March 16 to 20, 2016

Challenger 650 received EASA certification
Bombardier
has
received
European
certification
for
Challenger
650
business
aircraft, paving its way to
largecabin
twin
airplane
deliveries on the continent.
Challenger 650 is the 5th
version of the 600 series,
introduced in 1978. Replacing
the
Challenger
605,
this
version has
CF34-3B GE
Aviation engines, a Bombardier Vision flightdeck - based on Rockwell
Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics system - and an interior completely
redesigned.
The first Challenger 650 entered service in Q4 of 2015 with NetJets.
The US operator is the largest customer for Bombardier, after it
bought the 32.4-million-dollar, 10-seat aircraft with an order of 75
units. Flightglobal database recorded seven Challenger 650 in
NetJets' US program, a total of 11 deliveries. NetJets' order is a
great addition to Bombardier, given the fact that the company
experienced a decrease in demand for airplanes in this sector.
GI Aviation launches Air Taxi system
Abu Dhabi's GI Aviation hopes to launch the first air taxi operation
this year, trying to meet "a growing demand for cheap services with
charter air transportation for 4 hours or less."
The private-owned company hopes to begin operations in the second
half, with Pilatus PC-12NG, at Al Bateen Executive Airport.
GI has received delivery of the 8-seated aircraft on March 5 and will
add a second aircraft in its fleet in the second quarter. Speaking on
March 9 at Abu Dhabi Air Expo - where PC 12NG will be exposed general manager of the company, Marios Belidis, said: "We hope to
fill a gap in the air transport industry - from corporations and
individuals - for we have a service that is cheap, reliable and
matches the current needs. "

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PC 12NG can fly up to 2,220km, which "allows us to reach

destinations such as Jeddah, Doha, Amman and Karachi," he
continued. After further analysis, the company noticed that there is
great demand in this segment.
Piper Aircraft is exploring new product ideas
Piper Aircraft is exploring new products to its family of aircraft
propeller. The aircraft selection at the moment includes model
Warrior (single-piston, 4 seats), and M600 (single-engine
turboprop). "We continuously improve our product line," said chief
executive Simon Caldecott.
"We upgraded every aircraft in the last 4 years and introduced the
M600". The 'flagship' was launched in 2015 as an upgrade to M500,
with a completely new design, fuel management system and a
redesigned interior.
It looks like Piper Aircraft take into account the twin-engined aircraft
for expansion, but Caldecott also admitted that it would be a "huge
investment". These plans do not include Alta in section model
business jets. The program was stopped in 2011 after the collapse of
small aircraft segment. Although 80% of the design is ready, there is
no market large enough to justify an investment so high.