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Celeron Aeronautics was founded in 1962 by Howard Banes as a civilian aircraft manufacturer. The first aircraft, the Comet 100 General Aviation Aircraft quickly became a runaway success, and sold several thousand units by the time its successor, the Comet 200, was introduced in 1973. Unfortunately for the company, the Comet 200 failed to match the success its predecessor due to several aerodynamics issues and few improvements over its predecessor. It was likely that the company would have folded had it not been for the Comet 300's release in 1976 as a last ditch effort. The 300 revolutionized overhead wing aircraft in Gordonopia, and was the best performing, most comfortable general aviation aircraft in the nation. After the 300's sales exceeded the 100's in only a few short years, Celeron decided that the time was right to move beyond general aviation. The Constitution 101, a business jet, was introduced in 1982. Businesses and wealthy individuals around the nation purchased the plane rapidly due to its combination of performance, luxury, and moderate price, and the deliveries exceeded 5,000 within 3 years.
In 1985, Celeron made the risky leap to commercial aviation. The Celeron 207 Regional Jetliner was introduced, and rapidly overtook aging competition as the most common jetliner in the nation. Along with a second jetliner, the Celeron 217, the Celeron 207 was used by every major airline in the country.
The Comet 400 was released in 1996 improved upon the 300 in every way, while a sister aircraft, the Comet 500 introduced fixed wing aircraft to the company's general aviation lineup lineup.
After 48 years, Celeron is now a global corporation. Since our Global debut, we now operate with 7 international organzations in addition to both Gordonopian airlines and the Gordonopian government, and are continuing to revolutionize the market. Celeron is now leading the way with its main line of aircraft including the new Celeron 227 International Airliner, the Comet 600 General Aviation Aircraft, the Voyager 100 Private Jet, and the Columbia 11 Cargo Jetliner.

Aircraft Categories:

Airliners
Corporate Jet
General Aviation
Cargo

We have many aircraft to choose from and we hope you make us your choice for planes.



Our Site: Celeron Aeronautics

Frequent Buyers Program: For Every Purchase that you make, you earn a point. Points add up and give you benefits over time. You may not make large orders separate in order to gain points, bur large orders may qualify for extra points.
Prizes:
5 Points: 3% off purchases
10 points: 6% off purchases
15 points: 10% off purchases

Buyers list:
Denacaep, 1 point
Forgotten Americans, 1 point
Federated Tigers, 1 point
Hahklallah, 1 point
Meciene, 1 point
Polythinia, 1 point
Shaff, 1 point
Rhodeland, 1 point
Looniterian, 2 points
New Endenia, 2 points

ooc: TG me if you like the new site.

Jetliners

Specifications and interior pictures on all of the Celeron series aircraft are available here.

Celeron 207 "The Flagship Aircraft of the Celeron Series"
Price: $175 Million USD

When the Celeron 207 was introduced in 1985, Celeron was on top of the civilian aviation world. The Comet 300 and the Constitution 101 were selling like mad, and Howard Banes knew he had to capitalize on their successes. He was right. The Celeron 207 skyrocketed the company to the top of Gordonopia's aviation market. Few products have made a company as successful as the Celeron 207.




Celeron 217 "The Best Selling Jetliner from Celeron"
Price: $225 Million USD
The Celeron 217 was designed to exceed the 207's success, and it succeeded. It not only was praised by both companies and passangers alike, but it also went on to become the best selling jetliner in the history of Gordonopia.



Celeron 227 "The Newest Jetliner from Celeron"
Price: $275 Million USD

The Celeron 227 is the latest jetliner in the Celeron lineup. Originally designed to meet the global expansion, it was out a year before the company went global, and it was quickly adopted by the airlines of Gordonopia

Corporate Jets

Voyager 100 "The Luxury Private Jet from Celeron"
Price: 29 Million USD

The Voyager 100 is the successor to the Constitution 10. With an increase in both performance, and comfort, the Voyager 100 succeeds at bringing you the best private jet possible.

Specifications and interior pictures of the Voyager 100 are available here.

General Aviation

Specifications and Interior pictures for all of the Comet Series aircraft are available here.

Comet 400 "The Best Overhead Wing from Celeron"
Price: 420 Thousand USD

The successor to the legendary Comet 300 has made a name for itself in its own right. With excellent performance for an overhead wing aircraft, as well as a superior range, the Comet 400 meets all of your needs and more.



Comet 500 "The First Composite Body Single Engine from Celeron"
Price: 530 Thousand USD

Celeron's first single engine aircraft beat all expectations. It was better by far then any aircraft of its kind in Gordonopia before it, and since, only its predecessor has beat it out.


Comet 600 "The most advanced single engine from Celeron"
Price: 600 Thousand USD

The Comet 600 is the latest aircraft in the legendary Comet series that created Celeron. Beating out all competition, including the aircraft in it's own series, the Comet 600 is the choice for you.

Cargo

Columbia 11
Price: 200 Million USD

The Columbia is a new Cargo jet from Celeron. It can hold up to 26 pallets, and a combo version is also available that allows you to have both passengers and cargo on the same flight.

Specifications and interior pictures for the Columbia 11 are available here.

*Possible Future expansion*

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Federated Tigers would gladly purchase 1 Voyager 100 to serve as the Premier's private plane.

Federated Tigers wrote:Federated Tigers would gladly purchase 1 Voyager 100 to serve as the Premier's private plane.

To: Federated Tigers
From: Celeron Aeronautics

Your order has been received. The total will be 29 Million USD. Once the money is received, the plane will be shipped.

Sincerely,

Richard Banes
CEO of Celeron Aeronautics

The cash has been made available and has been wired over.

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To Whom it may concern,
We of the Hahklallian Airforce were inquiring about purchasing some of the Colombia 11 Cargoplanes for Military and Humanitarian Operations. We were wondering if you had a picture of the Columbia 11. If you could also provide the aircrafts maximum personel capacity and capacity of 12x12 m^2 crates and 15x20 m^2 crates. Thank you
Signed,
General Kermn S. Watson

Hahklallah wrote:To Whom it may concern,
We of the Hahklallian Airforce were inquiring about purchasing some of the Colombia 11 Cargoplanes for Military and Humanitarian Operations. We were wondering if you had a picture of the Columbia 11. If you could also provide the aircrafts maximum personel capacity and capacity of 12x12 m^2 crates and 15x20 m^2 crates. Thank you
Signed,
General Kermn S. Watson

Most of your information is answered on our website. If you click the link that says info can be found here (click the word here) you will find a picture, and a link as well as a "download". Click the link, and you will find specifications.

We would like to purchase five Columbia 11's which should come to around $1,000,000,000 Billion USD

Hahklallah wrote:We would like to purchase five Columbia 11's which should come to around $1,000,000,000 Billion USD

To: General Kermn S. Watson
From: Celeron Aeronautics Sales Division

Your order for

5 x Columbia 11 Cargo Plane

has been received. The aircraft will arrive in your nation in one month, and will be ready for use.

We have wired half the money and will wire the other half when we recive the planes

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OOC: you'll want to have some specifics on your aircrafts... seating, max take off, exterior dimensions, engines, etc... with that info, it'd help buyers much more.

ViZion wrote:OOC: you'll want to have some specifics on your aircrafts... seating, max take off, exterior dimensions, engines, etc... with that info, it'd help buyers much more.

OOC: For some reason, all specs are offsite (click the section headers).

Zinaire wrote:

ViZion wrote:OOC: you'll want to have some specifics on your aircrafts... seating, max take off, exterior dimensions, engines, etc... with that info, it'd help buyers much more.

OOC: For some reason, all specs are offsite (click the section headers).

OOC: Ahh, that works lol

To: Celeron Aeronautics

First Mecian Airways would like to purchase 3 Columbia 11's for our First Mecian Cargo division. The 600 Million USD will be wired once the aircraft has been confirmed for delivery.

Yours Sincerely,
Elmer Punde
CEO
First Mecian Airways

Zinaire wrote:

ViZion wrote:OOC: you'll want to have some specifics on your aircrafts... seating, max take off, exterior dimensions, engines, etc... with that info, it'd help buyers much more.

OOC: For some reason, all specs are offsite (click the section headers).

ooc: I just wanted to try something new. I made those documents a long time ago when I was bored, and decided it'd be cool to use them.

Meciene wrote:

First Mecian Airways
Meciene's Flag Carrier
A Star Alliance Member

To: Celeron Aeronautics

First Mecian Airways would like to purchase 3 Columbia 11's for our First Mecian Cargo division. The 600 Million USD will be wired once the aircraft has been confirmed for delivery.

Yours Sincerely,
Elmer Punde
CEO
First Mecian Airways

To: Mr Elmer Punde
From: Celeron Aeronautics

Your order for

3 X Columbia 11 Cargo Planes

Has been received. The grand total for your order will come to $600,000,000 Universal Standard Dollars. Once the money is received, the aircraft will be delivered. One point has been credited to your nation.

United Gordonopia wrote:Prizes:
5 Points: 10% off purchases
10 points: 25% off purchases
15 points: 50% off purchases

OOC: Just a comment, the website is well made, but such discounts are quite strange... IRL, a civilian plane would sell for 10% over what it costs to build, maybe 15% if not including all development costs. Even at 15%, you have to be quite exclusive, or the competitor will just sell his alternative for 10% over the cost and drive you out of the market. Commercial machines like airliners are not designer clothes, the customer buys them to make profit, so the markup has to be low.
So, if you make a 10% discount, you're probably selling close to the production cost, and at 25%, let alone 50%, you'd be losing money - why would a for-profit company be doing that? Such discounts are maybe possible in military trade between allies(!), because the markups are high and giving to an ally is an investment, but the civilian market is far more sensitive about the costs and profits.

I'd rather rethink the discount system to something more restrained, like 3%-6%-10%.

Vault 10 wrote:

United Gordonopia wrote:Prizes:
5 Points: 10% off purchases
10 points: 25% off purchases
15 points: 50% off purchases

OOC: Just a comment, the website is well made, but such discounts are quite strange... IRL, a civilian plane would sell for 10% over what it costs to build, maybe 15% if not including all development costs. Even at 15%, you have to be quite exclusive, or the competitor will just sell his alternative for 10% over the cost and drive you out of the market. Commercial machines like airliners are not designer clothes, the customer buys them to make profit, so the markup has to be low.
So, if you make a 10% discount, you're probably selling close to the production cost, and at 25%, let alone 50%, you'd be losing money - why would a for-profit company be doing that? Such discounts are maybe possible in military trade between allies(!), because the markups are high and giving to an ally is an investment, but the civilian market is far more sensitive about the costs and profits.

I'd rather rethink the discount system to something more restrained, like 3%-6%-10%.

ooc: thanks for that. I copied and pasted the discount system from the old jolt version of this, so it definitely needs this improvement.