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Who Are The World’s Largest Aircraft Manufacturers?

12Jan

By Charles YongzhengNo Comments

Aircraft Digest

Who Are The World’s Largest Aircraft Manufacturers?

Though airlines get a bad rep for being somewhat of an oligopoly, when it comes to the supply of aircraft, there are remarkably few. Indeed, the two largest aircraft manufacturers - Airbus and Boeing - control nearly 90% of the market. So who are the other main players? For the purposes of this article, we are only looking at companies who physically produce aircraft - not engines, avionics and the like - and we're only talking about companies that are currently active, not ones that are defunct. Size is being determined on several factors, including the range of aircraft currently produced, number of employees, number of locations worldwide, revenue and brand recognition. Not to mention market share. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Airbus ...

8Dec

By Salomón MarcoNo Comments

Aircraft Digest

Beechcraft Baron: A Classic Beechcraft

A descendant of both the Beechcraft Bonanza (Debonair) and Travel Air, the Beechcraft Baron retains most of the "classic" features found on a Beechcraft, whilst also incorporating elements into a popular combo. Introduced in 1961, the Baron has remained continuously in production until the present day, making it one of the longest and most produced aircraft in history, with over 7,000 built to date. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Background During WWII, Beechcraft (then known as Beech Aircraft Corporation) ramped up production to help the war effort, producing their now-famed Beechcraft Model 18 transport and trainer. When the war ended and all its military contracts were cancelled, Beechcraft pivoted away from twin-engine military aircra...

Hawker 800: The World’s Most Diverse Business Jet

6Feb

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

Executive

Hawker 800: The World’s Most Diverse Business Jet

Today, the Hawker 800 is one of the world's most common business jets. It is a favorite of corporations, celebrities and charter companies alike, and has been prominently featured in a number of TV shows and movies. In its nearly 30 years of production, the Hawker 800 has proven itself to be one of the most popular business jets, selling over 650 copies. This is more than the similarly sized Learjet 45, Falcon 900 and Challenger 300. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Development In May 1981, British Aerospace, were looking to strengthen their BAe 125 Domini family of business jets. In particular, sales of their famed BAe 125 Domini family had begun to slow. The introduction of newer mid and long-range business jets such as the Learjet 35 an...

Hawker 400: The World’s Most Developed Business Jet!

20Jan

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Executive

Hawker 400: The World’s Most Developed Business Jet!

Today, by most accounts, the Hawker 400 is the most overdeveloped business jet in the world. A total of three different aircraft manufacturers have helped to develop the jet since the 1970's! Partly thanks to this, the Hawker has sold 951 copies over a period of 31 years. This makes the most produced business jets in history, ahead of the incredibly popular G650, Cessna Citation XLS and the Global Express family. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Development In the late 1970's, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries began to develop new jet-powered business jet as a step up from their turboprop MU-2. Mitsubishi designated this new jet as the MU-300 Diamond. Mitsubishi would build the MU-300 in the US, in order to fast track FAA approval. However, fina...

How is Wichita, Kansas the ‘Air Capital of the World’?

29Feb

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

History

How is Wichita, Kansas the ‘Air Capital of the World’?

Kansas is a small state in the US, most famous for being the home of Superman in many comics. Other than that, its largest city is known as the 'Air Capital of the World', but few know the origins behind this nickname, or even why it is called this!... The nickname 'Air Capital of the World' was first used by the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce in 1929 due to large presence of aviation and aeronautical corporations in the city. Since then, many other organizations have used the nickname to refer to Wichita. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Origins During the 1920's, aviation took a major turn in the US. After the Wright Brother's first flight in 1903, more and more people wanted to get in on the action. Many people turned to large patches ...