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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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Delayed Denali Adding Garmin Autoland Capability

Textron Aviation has revealed that the Denali turboprop will be certified in early 2025 and that the Denali will include Garmin Autoland capability.

Aircraft

May 8, 2023

AINsight: Finding Value in Numbers

The preowned business aircraft market appears to have achieved balance—this is a great thing and should be welcomed.

Aircraft

May 5, 2023

Red Sea Projects Set To Revolutionize Tourism in Saudi Arabia

NasJet’s 12-strong fleet today includes only one owned aircraft.

Aircraft

May 5, 2023

Embraer Reports Flat Bizjet Deliveries, Softer Revenues

Embraer sees a strengthening market despite widening losses in the first quarter of 2023 and flat business jet deliveries.

Aircraft

May 4, 2023

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Kaman Offers Its K-Max Unmanned Helicopter to the Commercial Market - AIN

Kaman Offers Its K-Max Unmanned Helicopter to the Commercial Market - AIN

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January 31, 2020

Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer UAV Makes First Flight - AIN

Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer UAV Makes First Flight - AIN

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January 23, 2020

Spotlight on the New Bombardier Global 6500 - AIN

Spotlight on the New Bombardier Global 6500 - AIN

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January 20, 2020

Embraer’s E175-E2 Airliner Makes First Flight - AIN

Embraer’s E175-E2 Airliner Makes First Flight - AIN

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December 16, 2019

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60 Years of Falcons Define Business Jet Evolution

The anniversary of the first flight of Dassault’s Mystère 20 is a business aviation milestone.

Aircraft

May 4, 2023

Perlan 2 Glider Beginning Final Flight-test Campaign

The pressurized, high-altitude Perlan 2 glider is expected to reach a record-breaking altitude of 90,000 feet during the upcoming flight test campaign.

Aircraft

May 3, 2023

Bombardier Global 5500, 6500 Receive Environmental Declarations

Bombardier's full in-production Global lines now have environmental product declarations with the additions of the 5500 and 6500.

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May 2, 2023

Tecnam Providing P2012 Twin To Help Launch Flyvbird

Flyvbird hopes to build networks of regional on-demand operations beginning with the Tecnam P2012.

Aircraft

May 2, 2023

Falcon 20: Je Suis Une Légende

The transformational Dassault Falcon 20 turns 60 this year and pioneered a number of technologies found today in business jets of all types.

Aircraft

May 1, 2023

Mexico's Redwings Plans eVTOL Air-taxi Services

Mexican business aviation group Redwings has signed a letter of intent with Jaunt Air Mobility to buy up to 20 of its Journey eVTOL aircraft.

Aircraft

May 1, 2023

NASA's X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Set To Fly This Year

Lockheed Martin, working with NASA, has installed the tail section of the X-59 supersonic aircraft in preparation for first flight this year.

Aircraft

April 28, 2023

Finnish Border Guard Narrows Contest to Three Bizjet Platforms

Force is seeking a surveillance aircraft based on a business jet to replace aging Dornier Do-228 turboprops

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April 28, 2023

Boeing To Add 787-10 to ecoDemonstrator Program This Year

The Boeing 787-10 Explorer will test the coordination of navigation across global airspace jurisdictions.

Aircraft

April 27, 2023

Textron Aviation Deliveries, Demand Remain Stable

Textron Aviation acknowledged some continuing impact from supply-chain issues and that revenues will improve at helicopter division Bell.

Aircraft

April 27, 2023

After Slow Start, Gulfstream Expects To Meet 2023 Delivery Goals

Gulfstream delivered three fewer aircraft than anticipated in the first quarter of the year, for reasons that were out of its control.

Aircraft

April 26, 2023

Despite Production Fault, Boeing Maintains Max Rate Guidance

Boeing still expects to raise 737 Max delivery rates to 38 per month by year-end.

Aircraft

April 26, 2023

First Flight for Turkey’s Hürjet Trainer

The advanced trainer is planned to adopt light combat roles in addition to its supersonic training function.

Aircraft

April 26, 2023

Gulfstream Stockpiles G700s Ahead of Certification

As Gulfstream looks ahead to a third quarter certification of the new G700, the Savannah airframer has already built 30 of them.

Aircraft

April 26, 2023

Textron Aviation Hands Over 400th Citation CJ4

Textron Aviation delivered the 400th Citation CJ4 13 years after the light business jet entered the market.

Aircraft

April 25, 2023

CenTex King Air 350/360 Halo Mod Ups Weight, Safety

The CenTex Aerospace Halo 350 mod for Beechcraft King Air 350/360s increases max takeoff weight by 950 pounds and adds new safety systems.

Aircraft

April 25, 2023