Category: Aircraft
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The Sirius Jet has a "Hydrogen-Electric Ducted Fan Propulsion System" with the goal of providing zero-emissions flights. There will be two models: Business Jet: 3 passengers with a 1,150-mile range Millenium Jet: 5 passengers with a 650-mile range Both will cruise at speeds up to 323-MPH at a maximum altitude…
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Full Article on Engadget!
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HondaJet Elite II
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simpleflying.com
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Geekwire
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Wired has an interesting review of a new approach to getting efficient and reliable engines into future electric airplanes — using engines originally designed for the helicopter industry.
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Airwise is reporting that "Embraer Sees Recovery Of US Bizjet Market." However, there was also some negative news via Sacramento Bee with regards to a recent meeting of aviation companines in Adu Dhabi. New environmental regulations could have a negative effect on growth options, especially for long-haul routes.
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Airwise (March 13, 2008) reports that "Gulfstream Aerospace has launched the new G650 business jet, its biggest, fastest, longest-range plane to date, as it looks to take advantage of the continuing boom in private plane sales and the trend toward larger aircraft." There was also a recent full page advertisement…
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Jay Boehmer at Business Traveler Online News has a very good summary article of the state of the current business jet marketplace in the U.S., and near-term directions for the market in an article entitled "Very Light Jets Preparing For Takeoff In The U.S."
Steve Holden's Blog 