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Posted by Benet Wilson at 11/6/2009 9:55 AM CST

Bombardier is firming up plans to launch the development of a successor to its 6,274 nm range Global Express XRS in mid 2010 that would be able to compete head-on with Gulfstream G650, according to sources close to the program, reports AviationWeek.com.

Aerospace eBusiness blogger Ludo Van Vooren has released his survey on business aviation's involvement with social media. Findings include: Only 41% of companies have a Social Media policy; LinkedIn is the premier e-Networking platform amongst business aviation professionals; and Twitter ranks highest amongst the platforms used by companies.

The Wired Autopia blog says goodbye to the term "VLJ" and hello to "small jets." And speaking of goodbye, Virgin Charter has ceased operations after 2 years, citing the challenging economy and scrutiny on corporate use of private jets, reports Travel Management.

AvWeb offers its impressions after flying the Cessna SkyCatcher at this week's Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Aviation Summit.

Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet credits last week's first ever Formula 1 race for boosting customers at its FBO to record numbers, reports AMEInfo.com.

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