spn on display at ILA Berlin this week

spn on display at ILA Berlin this week
Grob Aerospace will display its spn all carbon-fibre light business jet on the static display (Static Display III) at ILA Show at Berlin Schönefeld Airport this week (27th May- 1st June). Test aircraft No 1 comes to Berlin after a successful showing at EBACE, Europe’s premier business aviation show, in Geneva, Switzerland last week.
“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 are invited to visit some 40 expanding aerospace companies and listen to workshops, presentations and panel discussions about the terrific opportunities a career in aviation can offer. The Career Centre will occupy the whole of Hall 6A. Career opportunities at Grob Aerospace will feature among the vacancies available. Job opportunities are also listed here: www.grob-aerospace.com/careers
About the spn
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) – by far the largest among light business jet, 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 avionics suite more advanced than that of any other aircraft in its class. 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.
Grob Aerospace – 37 Years of Aviation History
Grob Aerospace is one of the world’s largest and most experienced composite aircraft manufacturers. It has delivered more than 3,500 aircraft that have flown over seven million hours on five continents.
The company is headquartered in Switzerland but maintains its own purpose built airfield in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany that accommodates its manufacturing and assembly facilities. In 2007 Grob Aerospace established a wholly-owned US subsidiary to provide a complete, world-class ownership experience to North American customers. Grob Aerospace‘s central base in the United States is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with several regional sales offices throughout the USA.
In February 2008 Grob Aerospace has formed a strategic alliance with Bombardier Aerospace. Grob Aerospace will develop the all-composite structure of its new Learjet 85 aircraft and also build the first three prototype aircraft for the program.  In May 2008, Grob Aerospace announced its new training and completions facility at St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Switzerland.
www.grob-aerospace.com