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Information about the Citation Ten, Cessna's new top-line flagship, is provided. The Ten is expected to offer quicker climb rates, higher cruise altitudes, and higher cruise speeds. Cessna revealed that its goal was to provide as good or better runway performance for the aircraft, which will have increased payload with max fuel.

Aircraft operators believe the Piaggio P180 Avanti II is a truly robust and reliable aircraft that delivers exceptional speed, comfort and fuel efficiency. However, some operators believe the Avanti II requires more care and maintenance than conventional models. Details of the survey results are also discussed.

Robert Breilings' 2009 Business Turbine Accident Review has shown that human error caused or factored into three-quarters of all reported accidents and incidents. Half of the human errors were caused by pilot error while maintenance technicians were responsible for another 16.7% percent of the mishaps. Other details of the report are discussed.

The article discusses the key aspects and unique features of the Close Air Support (CAS) and Counter-Insurgency (COIN) aircraft, the modified popular trainer of Hawker Beechcraft on request from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for a light-attack aircraft. The need for such aircraft has arisen for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Information about the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) final rule pertaining to Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) is presented. The ADS-B is one of the critical building blocks of the agency's NextGen air traffic management system. It is believed that the FAA lowered the bar to make compliance more affordable.

Information about the King Air C90GTx, which is the 10th-generation civilian model of the Beech King Air, is presented. The C90GTx, which has a semi-minocoque airframe composed of high-strength aluminum alloys, is placarded for a hefty positive 3.29 g's and negative 1.33 g's. Information about the aircraft's fuselage is also provided.

Embraer Phenom 100 is generating positive remarks for its features, such as cabin comfort, cockpit layout and fuel efficiency. It is the first purpose-built business plane from Embraer Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Details on the aircraft's avionics, price advantage and design and operational shortcomings are discussed.

The article discusses the key aspects and features of Dassault's Falcon 7X, the first fly-by-wire (FBW) business jet. The Falcon 7X is the nicest flying Falcon so far introduced by Dassault and delivers on its promise of reduced pilot workload, greater passenger comfort and enhanced safety margins.

Hawker Beechcraft has been improving its Hawker 4000 aircraft. The Hawker 4000 aircraft's fuselage shell prefiously had defects that required 1,100 hours of hand-labor repair. Other product features and dimensions are also mentioned.

New methods by which pilots could avoid hazardous weather are discussed. Real-time weather depiction tools enable pilots to watch storms as they develop. High-speed Internet access and high-resolution desktop screens also help pilots check weather status prior to launch.

A study conducted by Forbes magazine and Google has shown how business aircraft passengers would use the Internet if broadband were available in the main cabin. Aircell, Inmarsat and ViaSat are the three main broadband connectivity service providers for business aircraft. Details of the technology, connection speeds, price plans and coverage areas being offered by each provider are also discussed.

The final performance data on the $8.75 million Citation CJ4 released by Cessna Aircraft have shown that it weighs less when empty, has more thrust, needs less runway, flies farther and cruises faster. The new data have indicated that it was in direct comparison with Learjet 45XR than the Embraer Phenom 300. Details of the comparison between the three aircraft are also discussed.

Cessna's Citation Mustang light jet has grown in popularity in the business aviation sector. The aircraft's design is aimed at mitigating risk, and assuring maximum dispatch reliability. Other aircraft features and dimensions are also given.

Development of the Primus Epic avionics system from Honeywell continued with its deployment in the Dassault Falcon and Gulfstream aircraft. The avionics system improves situational awareness through synthetic vision and enables aircraft to fly more flexible and fuel-efficient routes.

Information about Embraer's Phenom 300 jet, which features better fuel economy and operates from shorter runways, is presented. The new business jet's dimensions mirror those of the $9.3 million Learjet 40XR. Phenom 300 also features an optional synthetic vision, three-dimensional traffic, and electronic charts.

Dassault Aviation is positioning its Falcon 2000LX as a twin tubofan airplane. The plane's cabin volume makes the Falcon a qualified large-cabin business aircraft. Other features and dimensions of the aircraft are also supplied.

Business aircraft expense allocation into trade or business expense can help provide evidence that the company aircraft is being used and defend tax-related corporate deductions. Details on avoiding entertainment- and recreation-related functions to ensure deductibility of finances in relation to corporate aircraft use are discussed.

Embraer's EMB-135 Legacy Shuttle and Legacy 600 airplanes offer dispatch reliability and ease of maintenance and operating economy. The aircraft are designed to survive in the high-cycle utilization regional airline sector. Other aircraft features and dimensions are also included.

The Hawker Beechcraft King Air 350ER turboprop offers long range, high fuel efficiency, and low costs compared to other business aircraft. The aircraft burns less fuel than business jets, has a range comparable to those, and competes favorably with other twin-turbine airplanes.

The Gulfstream G150 from is earning praise from business aviation operators due to its low price and operating costs as well as its high performance, comfort, and reliability. The aircraft costs $14.5 million but can fly its passengers about 3,000 nautical miles.

Business aircraft are more vulnerable to bird strikes due to the failure of aviation regulation to keep up with the increase in large bird populations. Steps in minimizing this hazard include making airports less attractive to birds, the use of bird detection radar, and increasing altitude during flight.

Information about Required Navigation Performance (RNP), an emerging technology that will allow much closer spacing between nearby aircraft with greater safety margins, is presented. RNP locks an aircraft on virtual 3-D guidance monorails created by the flight management system. The details of aircraft RNP certification are also discussed.

EclipseJet Aviation International is likely to acquire a substantial share of the assets of Eclipse Aviation, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on 25 November 2008. The implications of this acquisition to aircraft operators are discussed.

Methods of selling used airplanes in a weak airplane market are discussed. Low-priced business aircraft with refurbished interiors and those that have underwent recent safety inspections are more likely to be sold.

A late model Beech King Air B200 can be bought and upgraded to cruise faster, higher, and as far as a $5.2 million 2009 Beech King Air B200GT for around $3 million to $4 million. King Air models that are more desirable for this upgrade and the upgrade packages available are discussed.

Cessna has made multiple improvements to its Citation 560XL minisize jet. Usable cabin width has been enlarge to provide more room. Other features and dimension of the jet are also presented.

The advantages of the Enhanced Vision System (EVS) that have been installed in business jets are discussed. The EVS is supposed to night landings easier and detect the presence of obstacles in the landing flight path.

The advance in the market for business jets requirements is presented. The Embraer Phenom 100 had advanced facilities and latest computer-aided designs it plans to incorporate into its aircrafts.

Corporate Aircraft Association is one of the organizations that negotiate fuel discounts for members and the average fuel price savings for members is $1 per gallon, but it could go down to 20 cents or rise to $2.55 per gallon, depending upon the location of the FBO. Aircraft operators are studying fuel prices very carefully and looking at various airports, FBOs and discount programs to pick one that suits them economically.

The experiences of pilots who have undergone the Eclipse 500 type rating program are put forth. The simulated training teaches pilots to recover from the turbulence of a jumbo-jet wake at low altitude during final approach.

The Howard 500 developed by Dee Howard is believed to be one of the most brilliant piston engine aircraft ever built with two still airworthy. The article presents its performance and shortcomings and the competition it received from the Grumman Aircraft Gulfstream before finally halting production.

The Learjet 60XR look just like the Learjet 60 but has amazing capabilities after upgrades. Some of the new features and capabilities offered by the Learjet 60 are discussed.

The fourth and the newest member of the Cessna Citation family is the Citation CJ4. The highlights and amazing features of the Citation CJ4 and all that it has to offer to aviation are discussed.

Natural laminar flow (NLF) airfoils are vital to ensure optimum performance and fuel efficiency in turbine-powered business aircraft. Some of the truths and myths about NLF are explored.

Gulfstream Aerospace has finally unveiled its G650, ultra-long-range business jet that will enter into service in 2012. The G650 will offer the most cabin size, the fastest cruise speed as well as the most of everything that a business jet can offer in terms of comfort and capability.

Cessna is undertaking the development of the Columbus, the largest and longest range Citation making it the most expensive development program. Its speed, range, payload and fuel efficiency makes Columbus unmatched by any competitor and will most likely enter into service in early 2014.

The many different ways in which an airplane can be over-stressed or terminally damaged by a flight in everyday operations are discussed.

The Beech Super King Air B200GT, the latest and fastest aircraft, much in demand today due to the rising fuel prices with some of its key factors is discussed.

The article examines the Bombardier Challenger 300, the super-midsize business aircraft and discusses some of its key functions and capabilities.

The fresh flat-panel LCD upgrades for old business aircrafts along with their added functions and capabilities with increased reliability and reduced weight are analyzed.