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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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U.S. Urges Turkey to Enforce Sanctions against Russian Airlines

While calling Turkey “a longstanding and valued NATO ally, the U.S. has urged the country to not become a “safe haven” for illicit Russian transactions.

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Turkey’s Hürjet Trainer Powers up for First Flight

The Turkish Aerospace Hürjet advanced trainer has entered the pre-first flight test phase, including powering up the F404 engine for the first time.

Turkish Aerospace Hürjet P1 prototype being towed on airport taxiway

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Chinese Balloon Downed in First Kill for the F-22 Fighter

The Chinese surveillance balloon had been tracked across Canada and the U.S. amid worldwide public interest.

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AINsight: Year of Reward for Patient Bizcraft Buyers

Potential business aircraft buyers who patiently waited out the frothy market will be rewarded this year with more selection and better pricing.

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Boeing 747: Saying a Fond Farewell to the ‘Queen of the Skies’ Airliner

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Daher Rakes In Record Orders for TBMs, Kodiaks in 2022

Daher reported that 2022 was a record year in terms of orders for 100 aircraft, double from the previous year, while deliveries increased to 73.

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Airbus, Qatar Airways Settle A350 Surface Degradation Dispute

Following nearly two years of trading barbs, Airbus and Qatar Airways have reached an “amicable” settlement on their dispute over A350 surface degradation.

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Trends in Preowned Bizjet Market Show Pricing Pressure

Altea, like many other preowned business aircraft brokers, is preparing for a "new normal" of lower business jet prices and more availability.

Altea preowned business jet market (Photo: Altea)

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Boeing Delivers Final 747 to Atlas Air

Thousands of Boeing company employees, airline executives, lawmakers, and program luminaries celebrated the end of the 747’s 53-year production run.

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Enstrom Flies First New-production Helo Since Reopening

Enstrom flies its first new production helicopter since reopening in May 2022, a 480B.

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Boeing To Establish 737 Line in Everett, Washington

Now operating two of three lines in Renton, Boeing expects more demand for the 737 Max to require a fourth line at the former 787 assembly bay in Everett.

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U.S. Navy Begins Multi-Engine Trainer Replacement Program

The new T-54A twin turboprop aircraft is based on the King Air 260, and will replace the T-44C, an earlier King Air derivative.

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Gulfstream G700s on World Tour Smash 25 Speed Records

The first two production G700s broke 25 speed records during Gulfstream's just-completed world tour of the new ultra-long-range twinjet.

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Airbus To Hire 13,000 Employees This Year

After adding 13,000 employees in 2022, Airbus plans to match that hiring volume this year.

Airbus technicians perform winglet fitting on a China Eastern A350-900.

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Embraer Confirms Launch Delay for Proposed Turboprop

Talks between Embraer and potential suppliers for a new turboprop have advanced more slowly than expected.

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Boom Breaks Ground on North Carolina Overture Plant

The Overture Superfactory would sit on a 62-acre campus at Greensboro, North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Digital rendering of Boom Overture in flight over clouds

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Gulfstream Aerospace Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2023

Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 120 jets in 2022 and is projecting 145 aircraft shipments this year, rising to 170 in 2024.

Gulfstream G700 at Savannah service center

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Jordan Signs for New-generation F-16 Fighters

The Middle East nation's air force has operated Fighting Falcon fighters for many years, and is now refreshing the fleet with AESA-equipped aircraft.

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Dassault Falcon 10X Cabin Racks Up More Kudos

The Chicago Athenaeum Award for Good Design has been awarded to Dassault Aviation for the cabin design of its flagship Falcon 10X.

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Australian Government Funds Plans To Electrify Aircraft

Dovetail Electric Aviation received an AUD$3 million grant from the Australian government to convert turboprop aircraft to electric propulsion.

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Asean Carriers Prepare for Post-pandemic Rebound

2023 is already seeing airlines in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations restore service, expand fleets, and enhance air connectivity in the region.