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The PiperJet Altaire was Piper Aircraft's ambitious entry into the very light jet (VLJ) market, designed to combine a single-engine turboprop's efficiency with a business jet's performance. Targeting a maximum cruise speed of 360 knots and a range of 1,300 nautical miles, the Altaire promis...
In 1957 Lockheed embarked on the Jetstar project to meet a USAF requirement. However, when this requirement was shelved, Lockheed recognized the untapped potential in the private sector and redirected its efforts. This pivot was instrumental in birthing the Jetstar, positioning Lockheed as a trai...
Innovation and partnership are two critical ingredients in the aviation industry. When these two are combined, the result can be significant. Let us explore the challenges associated with the LearStars development and how it led to the creation of the hugely popular Canadair Challenger.
In the 1930s, a new era of corporate travel dawned with the development of several trailblazer business aircraft. Against the backdrop of a rapidly expanding commercial aviation industry and the emergence of the corporate executive as a distinct profession, these early planes offered a new level ...
Walter Beech demonstrated both a love for, and an innate skill and understanding of aviation from a very early age. For example, in 1905, at the age of 14, he built and flew his first aircraft, a glider of his own design. This was followed by a stint in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War I....