At first blush, you’d expect the year 2012 to have been a placeholder, a midrecession period where general aviation companies treaded water while waiting for the economy to recover. Nothing could be further from the truth.
2012 Flying Editors’ Choice Awards
Key Takeaways:
- The 2012 Flying Editors' Choice Awards recognized a period of significant innovation in general aviation, spanning groundbreaking aircraft and advanced electronics.
- Gulfstream was uniquely honored with two awards for its G650, recognized as the fastest and longest-range civil jet, and its highly advanced G280 super midsize jet.
- Major advancements in avionics were highlighted by Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion (a scalable, user-friendly suite) and Garmin's G2000 (a revolutionary touch-controlled system for light GA).
- Other awards included the portable Appareo Stratus ADS-B weather receiver and the Corporate Angel Network, recognized for its charitable work transporting cancer patients via business jets.
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