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Boom Supersonic is ready to launch
the flight test phase of its Overture
XB-1 sub-scale demonstrator. The first
supersonic flight is scheduled to take
place in 2020. The XB-1 is a two-seat
prototype powered by GE J85-15
engines adapted for operations at
Mach 2.2.
http://www.boomsupersonic.com

Cirrus has secured European validation
for the G2 version of its SF50 Vision
Jet, and delivered the first example to
a European customer. The approval
comes six months after the upgraded
personal jet received FAA certification
and entered service.
http://www.cirrusaircraft.com

Daher, manufacturer of the TBM line of
high-speed turboprops, will acquire
Quest Aircraft which makes the Kodiak
100 short take-off and landing aircraft.
Daher says the move strengthens two
"strategic pillars" by widening its
product range in the turboprop
segment and "reinforcing" its aircraft
manufacturing business. In addition, it
will help grow its North American
footprint.
http://www.daher.com

Bombardier Launches


Learjet 75 Liberty


According to Bombardier, the Learjet 75 Liberty that is


expected to enter service in 2020 will be a step up for


Light Jet operators, delivering greater performance for


the same operating costs as the competition...


I P I B I E

ombardier unveiled the Learjet
75 Liberty last month. Among
its stand-out features,
passengers will enjoy what the
OEM is describing as “the only Executive
Suite in the Light Jet category”, a
stunning cabin that is being designed to
deliver “the quietest and smoothest
ride”.
The Learjet 75 Liberty will be offered
at a list price of US$9.9m and will offer
strong performance at the same
operating costs as competing aircraft in
the market. Its range of 2,080nm will

connect Las Vegas to New York, Seattle
to Washington, D.C., and Mexico City to
San Francisco, non-stop.
Featuring a flat floor throughout the
cabin, a standard pocket door between
the cockpit and the executive suite, and a
Gogo ATG 4G solution for seamless
connectivity, the aircraft will also feature
the advanced Bombardier Vision flight
deck and include the recently announced
Garmin G5000 avionics upgrade.

More information from
http://www.businessaircraft.bombardier.com

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