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Textron Unveils Citation M2 Gen2, Citation XLS Gen2

Textron Aviation announced upgrades to its Citation M2 and XLS business jets at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on Monday. The M2 Gen2 and XLS Gen2 will both see modifications in the cabin that will help operators increase productivity in flight. “Shaped by extensive customer feedback, the upgrades to […]

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Avidyne Gets Part 25 STC for IFD540 in Citation Excel & XLS

Avidyne has obtained Part 25 STC approval for its IFD540 multifunction flight management system in Cessna Citation 560 Excel and XLS models equipped with the Primus 1000 EFIS. The update adds to a list of jets that have already seen field approvals for the system, which adds a direct LPV-capable interface to both the Primus […]

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Gear Up: Getting it Done

“Hey, Dick. Just so you know, the airport is closed.” It’s Max calling from the FBO in Lebanon, New Hampshire, about an hour before our proposed takeoff time. “There’s ice on the runway; they are scraping it now. If we can just get a little more sun, it won’t take long before they’ll open 18/36.” […]

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Gear Up: Bad Joke?

Well, yes, I had left my phone on the Virgin Atlantic flight to London. So, yes, I was out of touch for the six days it took me to get it back from “Missing X” somewhere in the ductwork of Heathrow Airport. So, yes, there was a delay in receiving your voicemail. When I did […]

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Can Wheels Up Become the Amazon of Business Aviation?

“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” –Alan Kay, American computer scientist Ken Dichter, chairman, founder and CEO of Wheels Up believes, “The future is now.” The New York company—famous for its fleet of distinctively painted on-demand King Airs and Citations for member travel—is planning to put Kay’s advice to good […]

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