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THE STRATOS 716X, AN ALL-CARBON, single-engine very light jet (VU) made it first flight, reported the Redmond, Oregon, manufacturer reported July 2, which involved a full-power takeoff, climb to 13,500 ft. and a series of maneuvers by pilot Sean VanHatten to evaluate handling and lasted 22 minutes. Flight testing is to continue for several months. The six-place, Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5-powered aircraft is 4.5-ft. longer and at 4.9 ft., a wider cabin than the 714 Proof of Concept aircraft introduced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2017. It features a Garmin flight deck and autopilot, an automated pressurization system and air conditioning. The jet is designed to cruise at 400 kts. "The first flight of the 716X went as briefed, which is a testament to the design quality and the professionalism of the crew here at Stratos," said VanHatten. "The aircraft is well harmonized, and its directional stability was very good. The Stratos Aircraft team should be very proud of this accomplishment, and I'm looking forward to continued flight testing of this new design." "When we introduced the Proof of Concept 714 aircraft three years ago, the marketplace interest was tremendous," "It was clear that the market is looking for the performance and comfort we were offering, but in a true six-place aircraft. We have achieved this with the 716X. With a cabin width of 4.9 ft. and height of 4.8 ft., there is plenty of room for passengers to relax on long flights. The company says Stratos 716X will be offered as kit build aircraft while the 716 will be FAA certified as a production version. The kit will be comprehensive and include a builder's assist program. "We are excited to be able to introduce the 716X builder's assist program," said CTO Carsten Sundin. "This program will allow us to deliver the 716X to a select group of customers very soon while we continue with the program for the 716 certified aircraft."