Cessna Skycatcher
August 8, 2007
Cessna, the world’s largest manufacturer of general aviation airplanes, has recently introduced the latest addition to their light sport aircraft lineup. The Cessna Skycatcher ($109,500) features a Garmin glass cockpit and is powered by a Teledyne Continential O-200D engine. Reaching speeds at up to 139 mph (118 knots) this small plane can travel 470 nautical miles. Cessna has already received 400 orders the first 2 days after announcing the plane. The first customer delivery of the plane is scheduled for 2009.
A319 Jet Designed by Versace
May 24, 2007
Versace and TAG Aircraft Interiors have teamed up to create a private Airbus319 jet. The plane has 16 seats, a salon, a galley, an office, and a stateroom with ensuite bathroom. Versace is responsible for all aspects of content, deign and style. While TAG handles the marketing, logistical, and technical aspects of this project. It may not be as large as the BMW designed 787, but it should have more than enough style.
[Source: FlightGlobal.com]
HondaJet
April 4, 2007
Lawn mowers cars and motorcycles are only a few things Honda makes, and now they can add airplane to that list. This is Honda’s first aircraft cleverly named HondaJet. The jet can carry up to 7 people, and has a fully enclosed AFT lavatory. It uses a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit system, and is powered by two GE Honda HF120 engines which are placed above the wing to reduce drag. Honda is taking pre-orders for this little jet, the price is $3.65 million.
