Ahhhh, there’s nothing like that new jet smell. Plenty of aircraft manufacturers are taking steps now to get some brand new jets certified and into production. Check out some of the latest models soon to be available:
Dassault Falcon 8X
Dassault Aviation has announced the Falcon 8X, with ground tests scheduled for this month and the first flight expected next year. This jet is paving the way for electrical power-on and features exceptional aerodynamic efficiency with Dassault’s proprietary ‘piano junction’ design.
The first Falcon 8X is expected to be certified in mid-2016 with initial deliveries anticipated for the end of 2016.
Cessna Diesel Skyhawk
Cessna Aircraft announced at this year’s EAA Venture their hopes to bring a diesel version of the Skyhawk to market soon. Cessna has been searching for an alternative fuel solution for the last few years to use in developing markets where aviation gas is not readily available.
The new Skyhawk will feature a Continental CD-155 diesel engine, which should boost the plane’s maximum range by over 58% compared to the gasoline-fueled version. It will also increase the maximum speed to 131 kt while reducing fuel burn by 25%. The diesel Skyhawk is expected to be priced at about $435,000, a little over $60,000 more than the original.
HondaJet
We’ve all been following Honda’s progress. The first production of Honda’s light business jet was presented at EAA AirVenture as Honda Aircraft Company CEO, Michimasa Fujino greeted fans and signed autographs. Certification is expected in the first quarter of next year, followed quickly by immediate deliveries of the $4.5 million aircraft. Five HondaJet aircraft have already taken to the skies and ten more are in final assembly at the Honda Aircraft plant in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Not New, but Like New with Nextant Aero Remanufacturing
Business aircraft remanufacturing firm, Nextant Aerospace, recently announced that it joined the Remanufacturing Industries Council (RIC). The RIC defines remanufacturing as a comprehensive and rigorous process by which products are returned to ‘like new’ or ‘better than new’ condition. Nextant plans to remanufacture King Air C90S into the G90XT. It also unveiled its G90XT cockpit mockup at the EAA AirVenture event in Oshkosh last week.
Exciting things are happening on the private aviation front! Which new business jet are you most interested in?
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