In November 1967, BCA published pieces about the Handley Page Jetstream, Mooney MK 21, Sabreliner Dash-8 and Gulfstream II.
For general aviation the suddenly concocted safety remedies being put forward in the halls of congress are more likely to make air travel no safer and a lot more difficult. – BCA Staff
General aviation groups are again talking up the possibility of banding together to present a solid front on controversial issues, counteract adverse publicity and promote safety. 

An extended fuselage gives the new Sabreliner more “living room;” Dash-8 turbojets retain 5,000-ft. takeoff, 450-kt. cruise and 1,670-nm range.

The plane sure to dominate the upper reaches of corporate aviation, majestic Gulfstream II, made its official debut at the 20th NBAA convention in Boston.
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Handley Page’s Jetstream didn’t make it to NBAA’s Boston bash as optimistically planned — it’s still in flight test. Pictured here is its generous and neatly designed cockpit for operation by one or two pilots. 
New economy version of the MK 21 loses nothing in spartanized redesign except part of the price. Base price is $16,000.

Hours and miles flow in 1966 for general aviation aircraft according to FAA figures show 104,706 GA aircraft flew 21,023,000 hr. and 3,336,138,000 sm. This averages 201 hr. per aircraft and 31,862 sm. Average speed based on this compilation comes to 159 mph.
Beech, Cessna and Piper, which have shied away from building a jet, are extremely interested in the small turbofan (P&W JT15D). So is AiResearch, which has a small turbofan of its own under development, but has made no public announcement about it.

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Arrayed in a new paint design, the Gates Lear Jet takes to the skies to begin new forays into the business aviation market. The plane has number of innovations including panel redesign. Altitude certification is to 45,000 feet.
The popular Lockheed JetStar has B.F. Goodrich deicers, wheels, brakes and tires.