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.