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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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Airbus Creates ACJ TwoTwenty Studio
Buyers of the ACJ TwoTwenty VIP business jet can fully outfit their airplane in Airbus's new creative studio in Toulouse, France.
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Daher Begins U.S. Deliveries of the TBM 960
Daher began deliveries of its new TBM 960 to U.S. customers last week, following FAA approval on June 24.
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First flights in the past 50 years (July and August)
These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during July and August, from 1972 through 2021
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AINsight: Are There Five Buyers Instead of 10?
Actual demand for preowned business aircraft could be obscured by extremely low inventory.
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Cessna Delivers Citation Longitude To Japanese Agency
Textron Aviation this week delivered a special-mission Cessna Citation Longitude to the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.
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Airbus Inks Orders for 292 A320neos with Chinese Airlines
Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines will take A320neo-family jets under the terms of contracts signed in Beijing.
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FlightSafety Celebrates Partnership with GE Digital
According to global commercial aircraft accident statistics published by Airbus for 2002-2021, runway excursions ranked third ...
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Virtual Engine Trainers Bring Gaming into the Classroom
What would the most comprehensive engine maintenance training look like to you?
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Value of Preparedness
Former NASA Astronaut Charlie Precourt Describes Value in Simulator Training from the Shuttle to Civilian Flight.
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Start-up Promises All-electric Propulsion For 100-Seater Airliners
H3X is working on a 2.8 MW electric motor drive that it says will have the power density and redundancy needed to convert 50- to 100-seat aircraft.
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Sweden Orders Two S 106 GlobalEyes from Saab
The two Global 6000-based multi-sensor surveillance platforms will replace the Swedish air force’s two Saab S 100D airborne early warning aircraft.
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Take a Tour of the Dassault Falcon 10X Cabin with Its Industrial Designer
Take a Tour of the Dassault Falcon 10X Cabin with Its Industrial Designer
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Feds To Audit FAA Oversight of Boeing 737, 787 Programs
The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General confirmed that it will audit the FAA's oversight of B737 and 787 production processes.
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ICAO Calls on Russia to Cease Dual Aircraft Registration
The UN’s aviation arm resolves to call on Russia to end its infractions of the Chicago Convention.
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Gulfstream G800 Makes First Flight
The first Gulfstream G800—registered as N800G—completed its inaugural flight this morning, officially launching the flight-test program for the twinjet.
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Bombardier Workers Ratify New Contract
Bombardier continues to pay down debt as workers win 18.5 percent pay raise.
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ILA Berlin Show Highlights German Shift on Defense Buys
The pending F-35 contract is only one of several new procurements in progress in Germany as a result of increased tension in Europe.
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Daher TBM 960 Gets FAA Nod, U.S. Deliveries Pending
Daher’s latest-generation TBM turboprop single—the TBM 960—received FAA validation on Friday, with deliveries in the U.S. now pending.
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Spain Buys More Typhoons to Begin Hornet Replacement
The new fighter aircraft for Spain will be fitted with ECRS Mk1 E-Scan radar, and will be based in the Canary Islands.
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Boeing Preaches Pragmatism in Setting Sustainability Priorities
Divergent views of hydrogen’s immediate potential have Boeing and Airbus at odds once again.
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Airbus’s New A321XLR Will Be An Intercontinental Narrowbody Airliner
Airbus’s New A321XLR Will Be An Intercontinental Narrowbody Airliner
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Lufhansa Group CEO Sees Strengthening Yield Environment
Strong post-Covid demand combined with delays in aircraft deliveries will result in a much healthier airline industry, said Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr.
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Metal Master Preps To Fly 2nd Flaris LAR-1 Test Aircraft
Metal Master readies second production-conforming Flaris LAR-1 personal jet for flight testing.
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Universal Avionics Providing EVS Systems for Helicopters
Universal is providing panel and helmet mounted enhanced vision displays to European law enforcement agencies.
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How EHang’s Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis Will Relieve Gridlocked Cities
How EHang’s Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis Will Relieve Gridlocked Cities
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Gulfstream G700 Wins IY&AA Design Award
The Gulfstream G700 has been awarded the 2022 International Yacht & Aviation Award for excellence in cabin design under the private jet design category.
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De Havilland Aircraft Departs Downsview Airport
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada held a celebration at Toronto Downsview Airport, its home of 93 years, before moving its offices to nearby Pearson Airport.
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Jordan Buys AESA-equipped F-16 Fighters
The delivery of F-16 Block 70s will significantly improve the RJAF’s capability, although the numbers are half of what was originally expected.
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Tamarack Completes King Air 350 Winglet Flight Eval
Tamarack Aerospace hopes to complete certification of its King Air 350 Performance Smartwing in the next 1 1/2 to 2 years.
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Regulatory Scrutiny Still Slowing Boeing’s Certification Efforts
Boeing works to gain regulatory approval for the 737 Max 10 ahead of introduction of new U.S. aircraft safety and certification legislation on January 1.
