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Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the aft fuselage of its new Global 7000 and Global 8000 business jets will be built at its site in Querétaro, Mexico.

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that production of its new Learjet 85 aircraft has officially begun as the program successfully exited the Aircraft Level Critical Design Review. Development and production teams in Wichita, Kansas; Montréal, Québec; Belfast, Northern Ireland; and Querétaro, Mexico, are actively engaged in the manufacturing validation phase.

Boeing Business Jets unveiled the latest BBJ to enter the Chinese charter market at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference in Las Vegas this week.

Embraer and Deutsche Lufthansa AG signed a contract, today, for the purchase of five additional EMBRAER 195 (E195) jets. The aircraft will be operated by Verona-based Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa’s regional partner in Italy. The value of the acquisition, at list price, is USD 226 million. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2012.

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that its Global Express XRS (BD-700-1A10) aircraft was granted the new military designation E-11A from the United States Air Force.

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that India’s number one low-cost carrier, SpiceJet has taken delivery of the first two of 15 Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft ordered in December 2010.

After years of anticipation, Flexjet is launching its fractional jet ownership sales program of Bombardier’s Learjet 85 aircraft as the manufacturer’s first customer. Designed from a clean sheet, the all-new Learjet 85 aircraft is the first FAR Part 25 certified business jet with both fuselage and wing built primarily from carbon composites and features the latest advances in aerodynamics, structures and efficiency to usher in a new class of performance and comfort.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650 recently completed several flight-testing milestones en route to its anticipated type certification later this year by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced today that it has renamed the super midsized Gulfstream G250 aircraft; the business jet is now called the Gulfstream G280. As demand for Gulfstream business jets grows around the world, the move was prompted by the company’s sensitivity to the varied cultures of its international customer base.

Boeing (NYSE: BA) today marked the 15th anniversary of Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) with the delivery of a BBJ to Deer Jet Airlines of Beijing. This is the third of four BBJs for the airline.

Embraer Executive Jets facility in Melbourne, FL welcomed the fuselage and wing parts of the first Phenom 100 entry level jet to be assembled in the United States on June 10. The arrival of the fuselage confirms that the Company remains on target for the production of the first Embraer aircraft scheduled to be delivered to its customer before the end of 2011. 

This year, Bombardier Aerospace returns to the International Paris Air Show with five of its industry-leading aircraft. At this important aerospace event, Bombardier will showcase its broad spectrum of innovative products, technical expertise, and superior customer support and aircraft maintenance services. It is also an occasion to celebrate Bombardier’s 25th year in the aerospace industry.

The public will soon have greater access to on-line information about the flight paths of general aviation aircraft, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today.  The change will be effective 60 days from publication in the Federal Register. 

To continue its mission of providing exceptional flexibility and value, Flexjet is proud to announce two new benefits for fractional jet owners. The 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee allows owners to exit their contract for any reason within the initial three-month period—regardless of contract. 

Deer Jet Co Ltd of Beijing, the largest VIP charter provider in the People’s Republic of China, has taken delivery of the first Airbus corporate jetliner, an ACJ319, that it will dedicate to VIP charter flights, adding capacity to meet growing demand at the top end of the market.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G250 is on schedule for certification later this year, having recently completed several tests required for it to receive its type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel and the European Aviation Safety Agency.

Airlines could save at least $65.6 million annually while slashing carbon emissions and cutting flight times by implementing new flight paths at 46 mid-size airports across the U.S., according to study results released today by GE Aviation. 

Boeing (NYSE: BA) Business Jets (BBJ) today announced the delivery of a BBJ 737-700 IGW (Increased Gross Weight) to Beijing Airlines, a business jet subsidiary of Air China.  

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will show four of its business jets at the 11th annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Geneva, May 17 through May 19.