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Cirrus Plans ‘Innovation Center’ at Duluth HQ

Cirrus Aircraft has secured a 60-year ground lease for its recently acquired building and land in Duluth, Minnesota.

Aircraft

September 19, 2022

JetNet CEO: Bizav Must Lead on Sustainability

Appearing at his first JetNet iQ Summit as CEO of the host company, Greg Fell called on the industry to adopt sustainable efforts.

Aircraft

September 16, 2022

JetNet: Bizjet Prices Remain High as Inventory Ticks Up

After reaching record lows in December 2021, business aircraft inventory is slowly creeping up according to the latest JetNet data.

Aircraft

September 16, 2022

Bombardier Delivers Global 6000 for USAF BACN Program

The latest Global to go to the U.S. Air Force, a 6000 modified for the BACN program, marks the first delivery under a June 2021 contract.

Aircraft

September 16, 2022

Videos

Airbus A330neo Flying Display Over Farnborough

Airbus A330neo Flying Display Over Farnborough

Aircraft

July 18, 2018

Mitsubishi MRJ Airliner Flies For Farnborough Airshow Crowds

Mitsubishi MRJ Airliner Flies For Farnborough Airshow Crowds

Aircraft

July 18, 2018

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Flying at Farnborough Airshow

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Flying at Farnborough Airshow

Aircraft

July 18, 2018

Lockheed Martin LM-100J Does a Loop in its Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Lockheed Martin LM-100J Does a Loop in its Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Aircraft

July 18, 2018

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Northrop Grumman Rolls Out First Australian Triton Surveillance UAV

The high-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft will operate on maritime surveillance duties alongside crewed P-8A Poseidons.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022

Heart Unveils Plans for 30-seat Electric Regional Airliner

Air Canada and Saab are investing in the Swedish start-up's plans to bring the 30-seat ES-30 model to market in 2028.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022

Air Belgium Expands Services In the Face of Market Challenges

After a difficult start, the Belgian airline is betting on scheduled passenger services and cargo operations to reach profitability.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022

Air Charter Firm Inks Deal for 50 All-electric Aircraft

Miami-based aircraft charter and cargo company GlobalX signed a letter of intent to purchase 50 all-electric Eviation Alice aircraft.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022

P&WC PW812GA Engine for G400 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) received Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval for its PW812GA engine that will power the Gulfstream G400.

Aircraft

September 14, 2022

First Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 Receives Tamarack Upgrade

Tamarack's active winglets have been installed on a number of Citation model CE525 business jets.

Aircraft

September 13, 2022

FAA, EASA OK G500/600 Flight Control Software Fix

Gulfstream received FAA approval yesterday and EASA today for a flight control software update that eliminates crosswind landing limits on the G500/600.

Aircraft

September 13, 2022

Australia Clarifies Aircraft Manufacturer NTO Limitations

A new airworthiness bulletin from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) clarifies that a “no technical objection” (NTO) is not an approval.

Aircraft

September 13, 2022

Mourning Royals Fly Private As UK Prepares For Queen's Funeral

The UK government is asking foreign leaders to take commercial flights to Queen Elizabeth's funeral, with London's Heathrow Airport closed to private jets.

Aircraft

September 12, 2022

Parachute Deployed in Crash of Cirrus Jet

On Friday, a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet sustained substantial damage when it crashed near Orlando, Florida, after deploying its airframe parachute.

Accidents

September 12, 2022

PAL-V Opens UK Base at London Oxford Airport

PAL-V is displaying its Liberty "flying car" prototype at its new London Oxford base from September 20 to 22.

Aircraft

September 12, 2022

Gulfstream Flies Second Production Test G700

Gulfstream Aerospace's testing of the G700 will focus primarily on the aircraft's five-zone cabin.

Aircraft

September 9, 2022

Bombardier Preps for Scale-up in Defense Business

Bombardier CEO Martel estimated that its defense unit could possibly become a $1 billion business.

Aircraft

September 9, 2022

United Airlines Invests in Eve, Signs for 200 eVTOL Aircraft

A $15 million investment by United Airlines in Eve Air Mobility accompanies a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft.

Aircraft

September 8, 2022

Embraer Completes Certification Tests for Fire-fighting C-390

Military certification of fire-fighting equipment will add another capability to the multi-role medium airlifter.

Aircraft

September 8, 2022

Flight Testing the F-35, a Test Pilot’s Amazing Job

Flight Testing the F-35, a Test Pilot’s Amazing Job

Aircraft

September 8, 2022