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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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Vertical Aerospace Makes Its Case for eVTOL’s Role in Public Transportation
Vertical Aerospace Makes Its Case for eVTOL’s Role in Public Transportation
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Kuwait’s Typhoon Multirole Fighter is Now Flying
The first two of 28 Eurofighter Typhoons ordered by the Kuwait Air Force are now in pre-handover flight test.
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KC-46 Tanker Cleared to Refuel F-15s and F-16s on Operations
The latest Interim Capability Release for the troubled tanker opens up a large number of potential receivers.
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Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Rise 25% Year-to-date
So far this year, Embraer has delivered only two Phenom 100 light jets, and none in the third quarter of 2021.
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Take an Early Look at the Larger, Longer-Range HondaJet 2600
Take an Early Look at the Larger, Longer-Range HondaJet 2600
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Leasing Groups Tap Airline Interest in Electric Aircraft
Japan Airlines could take up to 100 of Vertical Aerospace's eVTOL aircraft, and Amedeo has committed to Aura Aero's 19-seat hybrid-electric commuter.
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Rolls-Royce Flies Trent 1000 on 100 percent SAF
In collaboration with Boeing and World Energy, Rolls-Royce flew a Trent 1000 on a 747 testbed with unblended sustainable aviation fuel.
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Bombardier Challenger 3500: Performance that Delivers
Bombardier Challenger 3500: Performance that Delivers
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GKN's Global Technology Center Aims for Net Zero Carbon Goal
GKN's new UK global technology center is a hub collaboration with partners on new aerospace technologies, including new manufacturing techniques.
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Former Boeing Pilot Indicted for Fraud in 737 Max Case
The U.S. Justice Department has charged former Boeing chief technical pilot Mark Forkner with six counts of fraud.
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Cirrus Brings Latest Jet to NBAA-BACE
Cirrus SF50 G2+ Vision Jet delivers more power and connectivity.
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'Make Offer'—Low-time 787 BBJ Hits the Bricks
Global Jet Monaco is brokering a VIP 787 that seats 80.
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Jet Aviation Touts Fleet Growth and New Charter Program
Swiss company adds more than two-dozen jets and highlights Freedom Access charter offering
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AAM Set to 'Change the World,' Innovators Tell BACE Attendees
Day 2 Keynote brings six AAM Innovators to stage, highlights repaid eVTOL developments.
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Charter Operator VistaJet Reports Record Sales
Bespoke global charter provider adds more Global 7500s and Challenger 350s to meet demand.
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Airbus’s Embrace of Digitalization Tightens during Covid Crisis
Digital transformation at Airbus’s services division accelerates as pandemic demands more efficient ways of working.
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Gulfstream Offers G280 Cabin and Flight Deck Upgrades
Improved cabin air and technology to reduce pilot workload and enhance safety are among new features now available for the super-midsize G280.
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Amstat: Used Market Climb above Pre-Covid Levels
Retail transactions are 47 percent higher than in 2019.
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Dassault's Falcon 6X Logs More Than 300 Hours
A fourth airframe will join the Dassault 6X flight test program by the end of the year, according to company chairman and CEO Eric Trappier.
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Thrive Aviation Adding Citation Longitudes to Fleet
Thrive Aviation's order for three Citation Longitudes will bring its fleet of Textron Aviation aircraft to 15.
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Jet Aviation Buffs Prepurchase Inspection Program
Swiss company adds optional customized reviews and quick inspections to facilitate preowned transactions
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Embraer CEO Touts Green Credentials of E-Jets, Future Propjet
The Brazilian OEM expects to reveal plans early next month for technologies to meet a 2050 net-zero emissions target for its current and future aircraft.
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Honda Aircraft Unveils the HondaJet 2600 Concept
Honda Aircraft Unveils the HondaJet 2600 Concept
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Piaggio unveils next Evo-lution of Avanti turboprop twin
Piaggio Aerospace enhances Avanti EVO's aircraft systems, interiors, and payload.
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CitationPartners Unveils Excel Eagle Second Phase
CitationPartners' Citation Excel Eagle program will enable existing 560XL owners to have their own aircraft refurbished under the nose-to-tail program.
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Safe Flight’s Autothrottle Chosen for Challenger 3500
AutoPower ATS brings more accurate, responsive, and dependable speed and thrust management
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BBJ Proclaims Bizav 'Stronger Than Ever' at NBAA-BACE
Citing potential impact of expected pilot shortage on executive aircraft sales, Boeing will increase its support for flight schools
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Honda Aircraft Unveils 2600 ‘Concept’ Jet
Honda Aircraft's conceptual HondaJet 2600 boasts midsize-jet range and cabin amenities, but with a light jet class airframe.
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Scheme Designers Touts New 3D Rendering Tool
Custom livery specialist Scheme Designers is marking its 25th anniversary and displaying its photo-realistic design capabilities.
