New Products for New Markets

The major players in the business aviation sector–Beechcraft (formerly Hawker Beechcraft), Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault Falcon, Embraer, and Gulfstream–have been busy over the last 12 months, developing (and certifying or nearing certification on) new models to be ready for the industry’s long-awaited turn-around as they simultaneously nurture the promising markets in developing regions. AIN’s timelines provide snapshots of the past year for the major OEMs.