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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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Legacy Tails: Learjet 35A—Hold the Coffee
Learjet's most ubiquitous business jet model is an unequaled bargain.
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First flights in the past 50 years (November and December)
These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during November and December, from 1972 through 2021
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Indian Aviation Looks Beyond Fleeting Supply Disruptions
Budget carrier IndiGo to wet lease 777s for six months while A320s await engines.
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Airbus A350 To Feature Performance Gains, Roomier Cabin
A new production standard for the Airbus A350 will allow for higher mtow ratings and a five-inch-wider interior.
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Airbus Maintains Delivery Target Despite ‘Fragile’ Supply Chain
Plans by Airbus to increase A320 family production rates now extend to the possibility of accelerating production of its widebodies.
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IAG Shareholders Approve Orders for Airbus, Boeing Jets
Boeing records its first Max order from International Consolidated Airlines Group while Airbus adds to existing A320-family order book.
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Supply Chain Weighs on Textron Aviation Q3 Deliveries
Textron Aviation delivers fewer business jets and turboprops than last year despite a robust environment.
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Wisk Aero Explains How Its New Four-Seat Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi Will Work
Autonomous eVTOL developer Wisk Aero recently publicly revealed its new sixth-generation aircraft.
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Saudia, Lilium Agree to Develop eVTOL Network in Saudi Arabia
An MOU signed on Wednesday during the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh calls for an eventual purchase of 100 Lilium eVTOL aircraft by Saudia.
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Boeing Sees Supply Chain Constraints Through 2023
A shortage of engine castings has hindered Boeing’s commercial production.
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Gulfstream Deliveries, Sales Continue To Soar in 3Q22
Strong business jet demand from the U.S., Middle East, and Southeast Asia is fueling deliveries and sales at Gulfstream Aerospace.
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Alaska Airlines Orders 52 Boeing Max Jets
The carrier expects to receive 42 Boeing 737 Max 10s and 10 Max 9s between 2024 and 2027.
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JetBlue Bullish for 2023 Despite External Growth Constraints
Even as supply chain constraints limit aircraft deliveries, JetBlue projects return to historical growth trends next year.
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Bombardier Wichita Machinists Approve New Contract
The new Machinists contract calls for a first-year, 6.5 percent general wage increase at Bombardier U.S. Headquarters in Wichita.
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Hensoldt and Rafael Team for Luftwaffe Electronic Warfare Pod
The podded system is aimed at the Luftwaffe’s requirement to outfit Eurofighter Typhoons for the electronic attack role.
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Amazon to Lease 10 EFW A330-300 Converted Freighters
Hawaiian Airlines will operate converted freighter aircraft for online retailing giant Amazon.
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Access Solutions on Display Amid Charter Boom
A host of exhibiting charter firms underscore the important role smaller operators play in meeting unprecedented demand for lift.
Maintenance and Modifications
VSE Signs On As Embraer Parts Distributor
VSE and Avian will support Embraer biz jet customers with select spares
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BAE Develops Flight Controls for Supernal eVTOL
Aerospace group BAE is designing a lightweight, fly-by-wire system for the five-seat eVTOL vehicle being developed by Hyundai Motor subsidiary Supernal.
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Tecnam Opens Order Book for P2012 STOL Aircraft
The Italian manufacturer says the new variant of the Traveller piston twin meets all the latest requirements for short takeoff and landing performance.
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JSSI Highlights New 'Fully Integrated' Brand
The maintenance-plan specialist touts expanded services range, and its newly blended offerings.
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CMS Debuts Empire, Elevate, and Explore Systems
Cabin Management Systems introduces Empire 4K system, Elevate HD audio, and Explore moving map for aftermarket installs.
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Alto Intros Soundstage Special Edition Audio System
Marking its 25th anniversary, Alto has introduced a Special Edition of its Soundstage airborne home theater audio system.
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Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Point To Bizav's Future
Developers of new eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft got a lot of attention at this week's NBAA-BACE.
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Banyan Ramps Up Gogo 5G Installation Provisioning
The full-service FBO has announced that it is provisioning aircraft for Gogo’s forthcoming 5G broadband connectivity.
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Portable Headset-mounted PilotVision Display Debuts
Vision Products is displaying the head-wearable PilotVision, which offers a high-resolution monocular display.
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Vista Reports Record Charter Growth, Led by U.S. Demand
Dubai-based Vista reports record growth for VistaJet and XO charter brands, with U.S. sales up 185 percent year-over-year in 2022.
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CAE Expands Global Sim Training Network for Gulfstreams
CAE announced the expansion of its global training network for Gulfstreams with new sim locations in the U.S. and overseas.
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Universal Hydrogen To Fly Hydrogen-powered Dash 8 by Year-end
In a partnership with Aerotec, Universal Hydrogen is preparing a Dash 8-300 fitted with a hydrogen-fuel-cell-based powertrain for its first flight.
