Aircraft
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.
Aircraft
Lufthansa Technik Delivers VIP A350 to German Air Force
In all, Lufthansa Technik has or will convert three VIP Airbus A350s to "government cabins" for the German Armed Forces.
Aircraft
Finnair Seeks to Outsource More Long-haul Cabin Crew
The Finnish flag carrier looks to lower unit costs to offset the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the closure of Russian airspace.
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Gulfstream I Helped Launch Corporate Aviation
One of the first purpose-built business aircraft, the Gulfstream I found its true calling in performing a host of specialized operations.
Aircraft
Used Bizjet, Turboprop Inventories Mixed, Prices Rise
Sandhills Global aviation industry market reports show year-over-year growth in asking values for business jets, turboprops, and piston singles.
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Boeing Business Jets Joins Dealers Group
With Boeing Business Jets as a new member, the number of International Association of Aircraft Dealers OEM members rise to eight.
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First Texan II Trainers Delivered to Tunisia and Thailand
Beechcraft has handed over the first examples of its T-6C turboprop trainer to its most recent military customers—Tunisia and Thailand.
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European Protestors Block Business Aviation Airports
European environmental groups demanding a ban on all private jet flights this week tried to disrupt airports in the UK, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Aircraft
DOT IG Again Auditing FAA B737 Max Oversight
The DOT IG 737 Max audit, its fourth on the aircraft, will focus on the FAA's oversight of the MCAS system.
Aircraft
AINsight: Sacrificing Due Diligence To Buy a Bizjet
Business aircraft transactions are complex, and buyers should be seeking more, not less, due diligence when purchasing an airplane.
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Gulfstream G700s Arrive for MEBAA Debut on World Tour
Gulfstream G700s on world tour arrive for MEBAA debut, leading a fleet of jets including the clean sheet G400 and best-selling G650ER.
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China Approves Embraer's E190-E2 Airliner At Zhuhai Airshow
This week the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued type certificates to ATR and Embraer, as Boeing's 737 Max remains grounded in the country.
Aircraft
6X Marks the Spot for Falcon “Wide Body” MEBAA Debut
Dassault’s Falcon 6X “extra wide body” makes MEBAA debut, as does a cabin mockup of the even wider forthcoming Falcon 10X.
Aircraft
Middle East Traffic Important for SEA Prime
As of September 2022, traffic to and from the Middle East region into SEA Prime's facilities increased by 13 percent compared to 2019.
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Boeing Projects Air Cargo Traffic to Double by 2041
According to Boeing's World Air Cargo Forecast, air cargo traffic will double over the next 20 years due to growth in e-commerce and supply chain needs.
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Chinese Regulator Approves ATR 42-600 Regional Airliner
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has opened the door for the European airframer to re-enter the Chinese air transport market.
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DRF Luftrettung Expands Airbus Air Ambulance Fleet
German air ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung has ordered more Airbus H145 helicopters and additional services from the manufacturer.
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HondaJet Elite II Gets FAA OK, Deliveries To Start Soon
Just weeks after its reveal, the HondaJet Elite II light jet has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
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Hyundai's Supernal Previews its eVTOL Air Taxi Experience
At the recent NBAA-BACE trade show, FutureFlight got a front row seat for a simulated flight of Supernal’s planned SA-1 eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
Gulfstream's G700 Makes Asia-Pacific Debut in Vietnam
The G700 also set a new city-pair speed record from Istanbul to Von Don International Airport in Quảng Ninh Province.
Accidents
Fatalities Confirmed After Airliner Crashes in Africa's Lake Victoria
An ATR42-500 twin turboprop operated by Precision Air crashed on approach to Bukoba Airport in Tanzania, killing 19 of the 43 people on board.
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Embraer YTD Deliveries Lag, but 4Q Will Be a Bonanza
Embraer's year-to-date aircraft deliveries lag from a year ago, but but fourth-quarter shipments will push the total above those for full-year 2021.
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Bombardier Delivers Special Mission Global 6500 to SNC
Sierra Nevada Corp. will use the Global 6500 business jet as a platform for its new RAPCON-X rapidly configurable ISR program.
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Thrive Aviation Takes Delivery of Gulfstream G600
The Gulfstream G600 adds long-range capability to Thrive Aviation's mostly Cessna Citation fleet.
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Piper Gets Nods for M600/SLS Unpaved Airfield Ops
An unpaved airfield kit for the Piper M600/SLS has been approved by national aviation agencies in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe.
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ANZ To Replace Dash 8s with Green-powered Aircraft by 2030
As part of Air New Zealand's Mission Next Gen sustainability program, the airline hopes to have its first zero-emission aircraft take flight by 2026.
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Tour Embraer’s Praetor 600 Jet and Learn How it Serves its Owner
Tour Embraer’s Praetor 600 Jet and Learn How it Serves its Owner
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Royal Jet Adds 13th Boeing BBJ to Charter Fleet
As the summer heat in the Middle East dies down, the FIFA World Cup and other events are expected to lead to a surge in charter demand.
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Boeing CEO: No Clean-sheet Aircraft This Decade
Speaking during Boeing’s Investor Day, CEO David Calhoun stressed the need for a more substantial technological leap to justify a new aircraft program.
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Australia to Replace Aging C-130Js with More Super Hercules
The replacement and expansion of the Super Hercules fleet with a greater number of the same type represents a cost-effective, low-risk approach.
Accidents
Korean Air Launches Special Safety Audit of A330s
An engine problem on Sunday involving a Korean Air Airbus A330 followed a runway overrun involving another of Korean Air’s A330s on October 23.
