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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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Airship Maker: Passengers Will Choose Comfort over Speed
Hybrid Air Vehicles has unveiled cabin concepts for its Airlander 10 hybrid-electric airship carrying up to 100 passengers on regional airline routes.
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Eve Lands 50-ship eVTOL Order from Helisul
Brazilian helicopter operator Helisul Aviation today placed an order for up to 50 of the four-passenger eVTOLs from Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions.
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United Airlines Throws Weight Behind Boom Supersonic
A firm order for 15 airplanes from United Airlines would materialize once the Overture supersonic airliner meets the airline’s "demanding" requirements.
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Boeing’s Next EcoDemonstrator Nearly Ready for Flight
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 will serve as the next ecoDemonstrator platform.
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Vref Sees Strong Market for Business Aircraft Sales
In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, some segments of used aircraft inventory cannot keep pace with demand.
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U.S. Air Force Acquiring Global 6000s for Battlefield Ops
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $464.8 million contract to a Bombardier subsidiary for the purchase and modification of six Global 6000s.
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Regulators Won’t Cut Corners When Certifying New eVTOL Aircraft
Regulators Won’t Cut Corners When Certifying New eVTOL Aircraft
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Can the Dream of Supersonic Flight Survive the Collapse of Aerion?
Can the Dream of Supersonic Flight Survive the Collapse of Aerion?
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OEMs All in on SAF Development
Of all sustainability efforts underway, SAF appears to hold the most immediate promise of curbing CO2.
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Kodiak 100 Expands Airborne Flying Service's Medical Ops
Airborne Flying Service is leasing two Kodiak 100s from the non-profit American Heritage organization for air medical services in the South Central U.S.
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Garmin to Provide Avionics For Converted D328eco Airliner
Deutsche Aircraft's D328eco regional airliner will have new Pratt & Whitney PW127S engines running on sustainable aviation fuel, and Garmin G5000 avionics.
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Brazil To Cut KC-390 Airlifter Order
Brazil has opted to reduce its current order for 28 KC-390 tanker/transports, citing pandemic-related budgetary issues.
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Electric Business Aircraft Development 'Creeping Up'
Between flight shaming and corporate clients interested in leaving a smaller carbon footprint, the push for electric aircraft is likely here to stay.
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Croatia Selects Rafale for Fighter Requirement
The selection of second-hand Rafales brings an end to a long-running search by Zagreb for a MiG-21 replacement.
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Jet Aviation Delivers First VIP-completed BBJ Max
Jet Aviation has redelivered the first-ever BBJ Max to an undisclosed customer.
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Eclipse Aerospace Rises Once Again
The resurgent company is focused on supporting customers and upgrading aircraft for a European fleet buyer.
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Airbus Plans for Big Boost of A320 Production Rates
Suppliers of Europe’s dominant commercial aircraft OEM received notice to prepare for a 40 percent increase in A320 rate by the second quarter of 2023.
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Boeing Settles with FAA on 737 Penalties
The FAA has levied $17 million in penalties on Boeing stemming from production issues raised in 2019.
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Alliance To Bring Electric Caravan Flights to New York City
An alliance between Lima NY, Blade Urban Air Mobility, and Magnix will see Lima convert its Caravan seaplane fleet to all-electric.
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C&L Wins Deal for ERJ-135/145 Semi-private Conversions
C&L Aviation Services has signed a contract for multiple ERJ-135 and -145 “semi-private” aircraft modifications.
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Dassault's 6X Service Entry Prep Includes Product Support Effort
Dassault Aviation's Falcon 6X is expected to enter service in 2022, and the company is already preparing support activities.
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U.S. Air Force’s Newest Fighter Completes First Exercise
Participation in Northern Edge in Alaska provided the combined F-15EX Eagle II test team with a chance to wring out the new fighter in a major exercise.
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Honda Aircraft Unveils Upgraded HondaJet Elite S
The Elite S is the latest version of the HondaJet and adds more range and new communications and safety features.
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Boeing Inks New Max Deal with SMBC Aviation Capital
A new contract with SMBC marks the second sale of the 737 Max in two weeks.
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Embraer Takes RJs to Semi-private Cabin Configurations
An STC being developed by Embraer would allow its company-owned service centers to perform the semi-private cabin configurations on all ERJ 145s.
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Embraer Sees E-Jets Advancing Air Transport’s Covid Recovery
As the pandemic wanes, Embraer Commercial Aircraft CEO Arjan Meijer looks toward the start of a recovery in 2021 and beyond.
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Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing
Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing
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'Royal Barge' Bizliner Robustness Tested by Pandemic
Covid has pressured bizliner activity in the Middle East, but the aircraft remain durable.
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Embraer Delivers 600th Phenom 300
Embraer's Phenom 300 light jet fleet operates in more than 35 countries and has accumulated more than 1.2 million flight hours.
