spn on Display at ILA Berlin this week

Grob Aerospace is displaying its spn all carbon-fibre light business jet on the static display (Static Display III) at the ILA Show at Berlin Schönefeld Airport this week (27th May- 1st June). Test aircraft No 1 is in Berlin after a successful showing at EBACE, a business aviation show, in Geneva, Switzerland.

“We are delighted to showcase the spn at Germany’s leading aerospace event which has been growing in international significance year after year. Germany is the manufacturing headquarters of Grob Aerospace and a significantly expanding market for business aviation,” said Dr. Andreas Strohmayer, Managing Director Grob Aerospace GmbH. “We will also be taking the opportunity to highlight the number of interesting career opportunities we have on offer for aerospace engineers and technicians - both at our Tussenhaussen-Mattsies facility and also in neighbouring Switzerland at St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport – our newly announced new home of spn training and completions.”

Grob Aerospace will participate in ILA’s complementary Career Centre, a new initiative for 2008, which takes place from Friday May 30 through to Saturday May 31. Job seekers can visit some 40 expanding aerospace companies and listen to workshops, presentations and panel discussions about the opportunities a career in aviation can offer. The Career Centre will occupy the whole of Hall 6A.

The spn boasts an impressive range and payload for an aircraft in its class. With six passengers and one pilot, the all carbon fiber aircraft can fly non-stop 1,800 nm (3,334 km / 2,071 mi). The aircraft features a total cabin volume of 405 cu.ft (11.5 m³) as well as a large passenger door.

Early sales success for the industry’s new generation light business jet has raised market interest with its unique operating characteristics. For example, requiring a balanced field length of just 3,000 ft (914 m) at maximum take off weight, it can operate out of fields traditionally the domain of a turboprop; even out of unimproved runways.

The spn will also be certified for single pilot operation, and is equipped with an advanced avionics suite. Honeywell’s integrated all glass cockpit sets new standards for simplicity, reliability and technology. Two rear-mounted FADEC controlled Williams FJ44-3A engines deliver 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) of thrust.

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