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Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex to be Inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation Alongside Other Remarkable Aviators Fred George, Marc Parent, and Steve Hinton

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards, to be held on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, will honor those who have made significant contributions to aviation/aerospace. John Travolta, the "Official Ambassador of Aviation," will host, and the "Living Legends of Aviation" are excited to welcome four new remarkable inductees to their ranks:

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  • Steve Hinton- an American aviator who held a world speed record from 1979 to 1989.
  • He has flown as a pilot for film since 1977, working on 100 motion pictures and TV productions.
  • For more information please visit: http://tinyurl.com/legends-of-aviation
    Lauren Sánchez will receive the "Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award."
  • The "Living Legends of Aviation Awards" are produced by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy , a 501-c-3 non-profit organization.

Living Legends of Aviation to Honor First-Ever Recipient of Prestigious "Dr. Sam B. Williams Technology Award"

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The prestigious Living Legends of Aviation Awards, scheduled for January 19, 2024, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA, will spotlight a historic moment. General Atomics Vice Chairman Linden Blue will receive the inaugural "Dr. Sam B. Williams Technology Award," marking a significant milestone in aviation recognition. The award will be presented by fellow Living Legend aviation enthusiast, actor, and producer, Morgan Freeman.

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  • General Atomics Vice Chairman Linden Blue will receive the inaugural "Dr. Sam B. Williams Technology Award," marking a significant milestone in aviation recognition.
  • The award will be presented by fellow Living Legend aviation enthusiast, actor, and producer, Morgan Freeman.
  • Named after aviation pioneer Dr. Sam B. Williams, this award celebrates a legacy of innovation in turbine engine technology.
  • "It is with great pride and a profound sense of legacy that we present the first Dr. Sam B. Williams Technology Award", says Gregg Williams.

Honda Aircraft Company Announces Plan to Commercialize New Light Jet

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C., June 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Aircraft Company today announced that it will commercialize the HondaJet 2600 Concept, an all-new light jet that was first introduced at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., June 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Aircraft Company today announced that it will commercialize the HondaJet 2600 Concept, an all-new light jet that was first introduced at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
  • The company also said it will target type certification in 2028 for the new light jet, which represents a new product line for Honda Aircraft Company and will be offered alongside its existing very light jet model, the HondaJet Elite II.
  • "The commercialization of our new light jet represents Honda's next chapter of skyward mobility, which further expands the potential of people's lives," said Hideto Yamasaki, President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company.
  • Honda Aircraft Company is finalizing engineering designs for the new light jet, with fabrication activities underway.

Honda Aircraft Company Announces Plan to Commercialize New Light Jet

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today announced that it will commercialize the HondaJet 2600 Concept , an all-new light jet that was first introduced at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today announced that it will commercialize the HondaJet 2600 Concept , an all-new light jet that was first introduced at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
  • The company also said it will target type certification in 2028 for the new light jet, which represents a new product line for Honda Aircraft Company and will be offered alongside its existing very light jet model, the HondaJet Elite II.
  • "The commercialization of our new light jet represents Honda's next chapter of skyward mobility, which further expands the potential of people's lives," said Hideto Yamasaki, President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company.
  • Honda Aircraft Company is finalizing engineering designs for the new light jet, with fabrication activities underway.

Blue Force Technologies Conducts Ground Test

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Force Technologies ("BFT") and the Air Force Research Laboratory ("AFRL") have successfully completed a ground test for a novel carbon fiber composite propulsion flowpath system for BFT's Fury uncrewed fighter under the AFRL Bandit program.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Force Technologies ("BFT") and the Air Force Research Laboratory ("AFRL") have successfully completed a ground test for a novel carbon fiber composite propulsion flowpath system for BFT's Fury uncrewed fighter under the AFRL Bandit program.
  • This ground test provided high-fidelity data that will be used in validation of computational methods over the coming months.
  • It was crucial to us to demonstrate, prior to building flight test aircraft, that we could correctly predict the interaction between the propulsion flowpath components and the Williams International engine," said Scott Bledsoe, President of Blue Force Technologies.
  • After making the engine selection in June 2022, the AFRL and Blue Force Technologies team worked to finalize test objectives and procedures concurrently with Blue Force's hardware build to ensure this full-scale test came together in under six months," said Alyson Turri, AFRL Bandit Program Manager.

Angeles Equity Partners Appoints Scott Miller as CEO of Primus Aerospace

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (Angeles), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, announced the appointment of Scott Miller as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of portfolio company Primus Aerospace (Primus).

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  • Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (Angeles), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, announced the appointment of Scott Miller as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of portfolio company Primus Aerospace (Primus).
  • I look forward to partnering with Angeles and the Primus team to execute our strategy to deliver high quality components positioned on key AD&S programs, said Scott Miller, CEO of Primus Aerospace.
  • Founded in 1998, Primus Aerospace produces complex machined components and integrated assemblies for the aerospace national defense and space sectors.
  • Angeles Equity Partners, LLC is a specialist lower middle-market private equity investment firm with a consistent approach to transforming underperforming industrial businesses.

G2+ Vision Jet® Offers Best in Class Performance at the Lowest Operating Cost

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The award-winning Vision Jet features an extensive portfolio of business use cases for missions between 200 to 1,000 nautical miles at the lowest operating cost for a business jet.

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  • The award-winning Vision Jet features an extensive portfolio of business use cases for missions between 200 to 1,000 nautical miles at the lowest operating cost for a business jet.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018005020/en/
    The G2+ Vision Jet cabin (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Vision Jet is single-pilot certified or can be flown with two pilots and five passengers, depending on mission requirements.
  • With over 375 in service and many used for business applications, the Vision Jet has been the best-selling jet in general aviation for three years.
  • JetStream : JetStream offers Vision Jet owners a robust operating program making it easy to plan and budget expenses.

Cirrus Aircraft Continues Global Expansion with New European Locations

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

During the AERO Friedrichshafen press conference, Cirrus Aircraft announced its continued global expansion with investment in two new European locations to meet increasing customer demand.

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  • During the AERO Friedrichshafen press conference, Cirrus Aircraft announced its continued global expansion with investment in two new European locations to meet increasing customer demand.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220427005844/en/
    Cirrus Aircraft Continues Global Expansion with New European Locations (Photo: Business Wire)
    Cirrus Aircrafts mission is to deliver a premium aviation experience and continue introducing the benefits of personal aviation to people around the world, said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft.
  • Our new locations and increased presence in France and the Netherlands will allow us to continue elevating the experience our current and future aircraft owners enjoy with Cirrus Aircraft.
  • Cirrus France and Rotterdam will complement the existing European ecosystem of Cirrus Sales Agents (CSAs), Cirrus Training Centers (CTCs), and Authorized Service Centers (ASCs).

Cirrus Aircraft Opens New Sales Office in France

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Friday, April 8, 2022

Cirrus Aircraft announced the establishment of Cirrus France, a new, dedicated regional sales office offering new and existing French customers an ideally located aircraft sales location.

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  • Cirrus Aircraft announced the establishment of Cirrus France, a new, dedicated regional sales office offering new and existing French customers an ideally located aircraft sales location.
  • The office will be led by Cedric Dupont who has been appointed as Regional Sales Director of Cirrus France.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220408005070/en/
    Cirrus Aircraft Opens New Sales Office in France (Photo: Business Wire)
    Cirrus Aircraft is committed to the French general aviation market considering the rich aviation culture in the country and in response to the ongoing demand for high-performance, luxury aircraft coupled with industry-leading safety features.
  • Cirrus France complements its existing European network of Cirrus Sales Agents, Cirrus Training Centers, and Authorized Service Centers.

Cirrus Aircraft Equips United Aviate Academy with a Fleet of TRAC SR20 for Ab-Initio Pilot Training

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Cirrus Aircraft today announced that United Aviate Academy (UAA) has purchased a fleet of twenty-five TRAC SR20 aircraft for its program.

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  • Cirrus Aircraft today announced that United Aviate Academy (UAA) has purchased a fleet of twenty-five TRAC SR20 aircraft for its program.
  • United Aviate Academy has the option and purchase rights to fifty more TRAC SR20 aircraft as the Aviate Academy expands.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220217005887/en/
    The Cirrus TRAC SR20 for United Aviate Academy.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    United is thrilled to have chosen the Cirrus TRAC SR20 as the single-engine training aircraft for our United Aviate Academy.