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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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SPA To Take Delivery of Embraer Praetor 500 Next Year
The company continues to have access to the flag carrier’s standby fleet for VIP charter
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Seller’s Market Complicates GJC's Financing Efforts
Starting in 2023, Global Jet Capital predicts steady growth in the total number of aircraft in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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U.S. Air Force Unveils B-21 Raider Sixth-generation Bomber
Although superficially similar to the B-2, the B-21 bomber benefits from four decades of advances in systems, manufacturing, and low-observable technology.
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JetHQ Says Eastern Africa Expansion Is Paying Off
JetHQ sees Hugh opportunities for business aviation in East Africa, where the aircraft brokerage opened an office in 2020.
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Citadel Meets 'Hot' VIP Airliner Refurb, MRO Demand
VIP Airliner completion and MRO specialist Citadel Aviation reports doubling business amidst a “hot” market for aftermarket upgrades and service.
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AINsight: Is There Something in the Air?
The preowned jet market is experiencing more inventory and flattish prices, implying a soft landing scenario.
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FAA Certifies Falcon 6X's Pratt & Whitney Engine
The certification builds on approvals the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engine has already received from Transport Canada and EASA.
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Pilot Report: Daher Kodiak 900
The new Kodiak 900 is the 100's bigger but more elegant brother, and both have their own niche in the marketplace.
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Flashback: They made it! Voyager crew comes home
We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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2022: A Pivotal Year for Advanced Air Mobility
2022 has proven to be a pivotal year for the advanced air mobility industry.
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Volato Doubles Down on HondaJet with Latest Fleet Order
The latest order for 25 HondaJet Elite IIs from Volato will more than double its fleet of the Honda Aircraft-manufactured twinjets to 40.
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Independent Falcon Operators Hold First Annual Meeting
Founded last year, the Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association boasts 140 operator/owner members.
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VPorts To Launch Québec-Syracuse Air Mobility Corridor
Vports is planning an international AAM corridor for electric aircraft between Quebec and Syracuse, New York.
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Vistara Merger Could Complete Tata's Reboot of Air India
Singapore Airlines is merging its stake in Indian carrier Vistara with Tata's Air India group, and will invest up to a total of around $865 million.
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Carmaker Renault to Partner on Battery Development For Aircraft
A new agreement between Airbus and Renault calls for joint studies into energy management and battery weight related to hybrid-electric aircraft.
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Airbus CEO Sees Ongoing Supply Chain Pressure For Aerospace
At briefing with European industry group ASD, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said supply chain problems will last for at least another year.
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Airbus and Neste Sign Deal to Collaborate on SAF Development
A collaboration between Airbus and Neste aims to accelerate the aviation’s transition to sustainable aviation fuel, which is currently in short supply.
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Airbus Reveals Work on Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Hydrogen fuel cells could power a 100-seat regional airliner, Airbus said during this week's Sustainability Summit in Toulouse.
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VistaJet Notes Outstanding Charter Jet Growth in the Middle East
During the first half of 2022, Vista added over 100 aircraft to its fleet and VistaJet membership hours were up 60 percent in the Middle East.
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Developers Keep Eyes on Supersonic, Hypersonic Prize
While the design of Aerion raised questions about the future of travel beyond Mach 1, several companies remain engaged in development
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Funding Approved For Hybrid-Electric Geared Turbofan Project
MTU, Pratt & Whitney, Collins, Airbus and GKN are working together on the Sustainable Water-Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-Electric project.
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Planet Nine Reaches 30-aircraft Milestone
Founded in 2018, on-demand charter provider Planet Nine has added the 30th aircraft—a Gulfstream GIV-SP—to its managed fleet.
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Dassault Eyes Growing Middle East Falcon Market
Dassault is again bringing its 8X to MEBAA this year as it sees a strong market in the region for its large-cabin models and prepares for future growth.
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On the Horizon: New Aircraft Feature Fresh Tech and Capabilities
Advanced aerodynamics, engines, and avionics power more performance.
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NetJets To Be Fleet Launch Customer for Global 8000 Jet
NetJets will start to build its Bombardier Global 8000 fleet with a firm order for four of the type valued at $312 million.
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Bombardier Defense Accepts Major European Work Package
Bombardier Defense in Wichita will perform structural modifications to three Global 6000 business jets for delivery to the German armed forces.
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Pioneers Push to Accelerate Green and Autonomous Aviation
The race is on to electrify and increasingly automate aircraft, with the first commercial applications now anticipated in the second half of the 2020s.
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New Generation of Bizav Steps Forward in Saudi Arabia
Charter demand has increased exponentially in the Kingdom and there are not enough aircraft in the market to meet demand.
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First F-16 Fighter Rolls Out at New Greenville Assembly Line
Production of the F-16 has moved to Lockheed Martin's new South Carolina location to free up capacity for F-35 assembly line at Fort Worth in Texas.
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DC Aviation Reports High Hangar Usage at Dubai Al Maktoum
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim reported high hangar occupancy levels at its Dubai Al Maktoum facility and expects operating conditions to further improve in 2023.
