A few aviation entrepreneurs have imprinted their name in the industry not only because they have provided a great product or service, but also because their foresight, innovation and personality have been a driving force behind it. George “Rick” Adam Jr. appears to be destined for that list.

For the full article please click here: With A700 Flying, Adam Leads Very Light Jet Pack

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While development of Cessna’s Mustang entry-level jet appears to be slightly ahead of schedule, Eclipse Aviation has announced another delay in getting its revolution-starting very light jet (VLJ) to market.

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Excel-Jet is to produce its Sport-Jet single-engined very-light jet (VLJ) in Guthrie, Oklahoma, after securing a $3-5 million package of incentives from local and state governments. It plans to complete and fly its proof-of-concept (PoC) Sport-Jet at Colorado Springs before moving to Guthrie next year.

For the full article please click here: Excel-Jet To Relocate Sport-Jet Production Line

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The opening shots have been fired in a looming battle between the US air transport and general aviation industries over who uses and who pays for the airspace system. The finger on the trigger was that of the major airlines, and the target in their sights was the emerging very-light jet (VLJ) sector.

For the full article please click here: Very Light Jets: Can They Share The Airlines’ Airspace?

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Eclipse Aviation has received type inspection authorisation (TIA) from the US Federal Aviation Administration on the Eclipse 500 very light jet (VLJ), increasing prospects that the aircraft could be certificated by the end of March 2006.

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Start-up Spectrum Aeronautical of Encinitas, Calif., joined the crowded very light jet segment last month when it unveiled a nine-seat, $3.65 million all-composite VLJ at the NBAA Convention.

For the full article please click here: Spectrum Aeronautical Unveils The Newest Entry To VLJ Market

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