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6 General Aviation Aircraft Produced By Saab

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Saab is well known as a car manufacturer, but as an aircraft manufacturer they have created some iconic fighter jets. With famously stylish examples like the Saab 29 Tunnan, 35 Draken, and 37 Viggen, one might be forgiven for overlooking their general aviation aircraft.

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A Guide To How NASA Revived The General Aviation Industry In The 1990s

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In the world of aviation, commercial airliners often steal the spotlight, but the backbone of personal and business flying has always been the general aviation (GA) industry.

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How Has Piper Aircraft Seen Success In The General Aviation Industry?

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Piper Aircraft is a general aviation aircraft manufacturer based at Vero Beach Regional Airport in Florida, United States. Historically, it is a part of the "Big Three" in general aviation, alongside Beechcraft and Cessna. Since 2009, it has been owned by Imprimis, which is funded by the Government of Brunei.

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Cirrus Aircraft delivers its 600th Vision Jet single-engined private jet  

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On December 23, 2024, Cirrus Aircraft announced the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet. The single-engine private jet is the worlds only Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified private jet aircraft and has become hugely popular in the smaller private jet aircraft space since its original certification in October 2016.

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Jetex: the holistic executive jet operator outperforming the market  

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It is not so much about the private jet itself but about the process before getting onboard.” Jetex is plotting further expansion, particularly when it comes to private jet terminals. In the first quarter of this year, the general aviation business recorded an almost 1.9% From B777s to Citation XLRs! Business is great!”

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Beyond Parachutes: 5 Unique Safety Features In General Aviation

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General Aviation aircraft have been safer than ever before thanks to the unique technologies that are sometimes only feasible on smaller jets. While all modern aircraft (commercial or private) are equipped with standard safety mechanisms, newer advanced systems are being incorporated into General Aviation aircraft.

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Why Did Cessna Re-Introduce The Turbo Cessna 182 Skylane?

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General aviation aircraft demand has increased in deliveries of all private jets after 2021, and the industry has experienced significant growth in new and pre-owned purchases. This might be one of the primary reasons for the comeback.

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