New Airplanes: Jets, Turboprops, Experimentals & LSAs

FLYING Staff

Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 07:08 PM ET

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Bombardier Global 7500 Bombardier

Key Takeaways:

New and upgraded business jets, including the Bombardier Global 7500, Dassault Falcon 6X, and Gulfstream G700, are emphasizing advanced technologies, environmental sustainability (e.g., EPDs), enhanced passenger comfort, and high performance.
Modernized turboprop aircraft, such as the Beechcraft King Air 360, TBM 940, and Epic E1000 GX, integrate innovations like autothrottles, emergency autoland systems, and more powerful engines to improve safety, reduce pilot workload, and boost efficiency.
The Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) category continues to advance with new models like the Flight Design F2 and electric Pipistrel Alpha Electro, showcasing cutting-edge technology, increased accessibility, and a move towards greener propulsion.

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Bombardier Global 7500

Bombardier Aviation is ramping up deliveries of its flagship Global 7500 ultra-long-range business jet. The Canadian aircraft builder says the Global 8000, a slightly higher- powered and longer-legged aircraft, will for now remain only a development program. A company spokesman says, “Given that the majority of our orders are for Global 7500 aircraft, we are first and foremost focused on delivering to those customers.”