Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace has received FAO clearance to begin flight testing of its new all-composite Learjet 85 mid-range private jet.
Representatives of Bombardier said at a press conference that as of the end of 2013, the Challenger 350 had passed 75% of flight tests and had successfully completed its interior certification.
The first updated version of the Sikorsky S-76D helicopter has been delivered to its owners.
Unfortunately, the first test flight of Bombardier's new Learjet 85 that was planned for late 2013, has been postponed once again.
The largest and most expensive private jet is still in great demand. Orders are now being accepted for delivery in Q3 2017.
In the 50s, one of the directions of development of helicopter construction was considered the creation of multi-seat helicopters (30-50 seats) for servicing regional routes.
Bombardier has started deliveries of Learjet 75 private jets. The first two aircraft were delivered to an American businessman and a Canadian commercial operator.
The US government shutdown, which began on October 1, has had a greater impact on business aviation than previously thought.
The exact date for obtaining the FAA certification has not yet been announced, but it is expected that it will be in several weeks.
A heliport will appear as part of the Vnukovo-3 Business Aviation Center.