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NBAA-BACE: Textron unveils three next-generation Cessna Citation private jets 

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On the eve of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, United States (US), Textron Aviation has jumped in with a huge announcement, unveiling plans for the next-generation models of three Cessna Citation private jets. Plus, it has nearly 10% lower operating costs than its “closest competitors”.

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eVTOL developer Lilium powers on first in-production ‘Ironbird’ Lilium Jet 

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In a significant milestone the electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Lilium has successfully powered on its first in-production Lilium Jet. Last week the Lilium Jet made its US debut at operator Galaxy FBO’s Houston William P. Last week the #Lilium #Jet made history with its U.S. Hobby Airport (HOU) hangar.

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HARS Opens MIG Fighters And Grumman Tracker Cockpits To Visitors

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Cockpits will be open for visitors to explore classic aircraft, including MiG Fighter jets, a Grumman Tracker and a Huey Cobra helicopter gunship. Undeterred by the arrival of a cold and wet winter, the diehard volunteers at the HARS Museum have lined up another weekend of Tarmac Days between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14.

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Why UK, Italy & Japan May Expand GCAP 6th Gen Jet Fighter Project To Other Countries

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The Tempest or GCAP fighter is planned to be armed with lasers, be a 'system-of-systems,' have a 'wearable cockpit,' and much more. GCAP is only concerned with the development of the manned fighter jet - unlike the US Air Force's counter part, NGAD, which also includes CCA or loyal wingman drones.

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Former GlobalX CEO’s new US airline Zoom to operate E-Jets and Airbus A220s  

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The former CEO of Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has named his new US airline Zoom and confirmed that it will launch using a fleet of E-Jets Ed Wegel, now the head of AVi8 Air Capital, announced in a LinkedIn post that Zoom will take flight using a fleet of Embraer E190 and E195 jets before eventually switching to Airbus A220 aircraft. “We

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My 6 Favorite Commercial Airplanes, From Regional Jets To Jumbo Jets

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Before I do so, a few things to note: I’m not listing my six favorite planes in absolute terms, but rather I want to list my plane preferences across the spectrum, from jumbo jets to regional jets; in other words, what’s my favorite regional jet, what’s my favorite mainline narrow body jet, etc.?

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New Cessna Citation launch customer confirmed, first test flight triumph: video

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In the wake of announcing plans for three next-generation Cessna Citation private jets at 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, Textron Aviation has now also confirmed the launch customer for one of the planes. The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 will be the largest Citation aircraft in the light jet segment.

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