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Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Goes Neo

Airbus has launched a new version of the MRTT+ tanker/transport, based on the A330-800neo airliner
Airbus
ATC

FAA, Controllers Reach Agreement on Fatigue Mitigation

Agreement covers overtime limits, mandatory time off between shifts, and education
NATCA radar
Environment

TT Electronics Unveils AltitudeDC Power Converter Solutions

AltitudeDC aims to enhance performance for the next generation of eco-friendly aircraft
TT Electronics AltitudeDC
Environment

Signature Aviation Brings SAF to Paris for Olympics

FBO chain will have a limited supply of SAF at its Paris Le Bourget facility
Signature line service technician by refueler
Maintenance and Modifications

Fargo Jet Center, Stellar Blu Partner on ISR Comms

The companies are testing Sidewinder for special mission applications
Citation Encore+ in front of Fargo Jet Center
ATC

Newark ATC Control To Switch to Philadelphia Tracon

Move will relocate a dozen controllers from New York Tracon to Philadelphia
N.Y. TRACON in Westbury, N.Y.
Regulations and Government

Court Cites Federal Preemption in Hawaii Air Tour Case

A district court issued a permanent injunction against monthly air tour operation reporting requirements
Safari Helicopters Air Tour in Hawaii (Photo: Safari Helicopters)
Aircraft

Gulfstream Deliveries Climb 54% as G700 Provides Lift

Large-cabin deliveries zoomed by 72% while super-midsize shipments remained flat
Gulfstream G700 at EBACE 2023
Engines

ITP Aero UK Readies Delivery of First GTF Combustor

Full-scale production will start in 2025
ITP Aero Hucknall plant
Aircraft

Ukraine's New Fighter Jet: F-16AM Fighting Falcon Flies at Farnborough Airshow

The fighter is the most common type in NATO.
F-16AM fighter landing
Avionics

L3Harris Secures JCAB Simulator Certification

Air India Takes Next-Gen Voice and Data Recorders
L3Harris Technologies
Training and Workforce

Siemens Helps BAE Modernize Engineering and Manufacturing

The partners will work around BAE's FalconWorks research and development center
Siemens software for engineering
Aircraft

UK’s Typhoon Radar Nears First Flight

The UK-specific Leonardo-led ECRS Mk2 radar program adds electronic attack functionality to the Typhoon’s radar
The ECRS Mk2 AESA radar
Avionics

Aspen Avionics Adds Engine Instruments to Displays

Certification of the Electronics International engine instruments is expected in mid-2025
Aspen Avionics engine instruments
Aircraft

Honeywell Joins as GoAero Prize Sponsor

The prize money is designed to spur new designs for emergency response vehicles
Bob Buddecke and Gwen Lighter
Aircraft

ATR's 72-600 Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow

The aircraft is built by ATR, a joint venture between Airbus in France and Leonardo in Italy.
ATR 72-600 landing
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Odys Taps Honeywell for UAS Ground Control Stations in Oman

Honeywell ground control stations enable BVLOS operations
Odys evtol
Airlines

Wilbur Air Plans to Operate Crisalion's Integrity eVTOL in Australia

Wilbur Air is a subsidiary of advanced air mobility ground infrastructure group Skyportz
Crisalion and  Wilbur Air sign agreement
Aircraft

Farnborough Order Flow Remains Tepid

OEMs disclose modest orders for airliners and engines
Qatar Airways Dreamliner at Farnborough Airshow 2024
Aircraft

Business Jets Find Favor in Multiple Special Missions Roles

Gulfstream and other manufacturers work with customers and defense contractors to adapt their aircraft
Gulfstream G550 aircraft in U.S. Air Force service
Aircraft

Embraer Logs Super Tucano Order, Rolls Out E-Jet Upgrades

Paraguay's air force will take six of the light attack and training aircraft
Embraer Super Tucano
Aircraft

Boom Showing Progress with Engine, Avionics

StandardAero will test and assemble the supersonic aircraft’s engine in Texas
Boom cockpit
Environment

Major OEMs Announce SAF Financing Initiatives

Airbus to spearhead $200 million of financing for SAF production
Airbus Neo with SAF
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Heavy and Light Remote Carriers on Show

Airbus and Diehl Defence show mockups of remote carrier designs at Farnborough
Airbus Wingman and Diehl Defence Feanix
Rotorcraft

Racer Passes 220-knot Target

The Airbus eco-demonstrator helicopter tops 227 knots
Airbus Racer
Aircraft

Supernal Debuts S-A2 eVTOL and Prepares to Fly Demonstrator

Hyundai Motor Group owner says company has a responsibility to mitigate car congestion
Supernal S-A2 at Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft

Dassault Falcon Deliveries Rise, Backlog Grows Slightly

Net sales are up year over year
Delivery of the first Falcon 6X.
Environment

Engine Maker Continental Signs Sustainability Pact

The new agreement will bring the company into the alternative power realm
Aircraft

Textron Unveils Crimson King Air and Caravan Upgrades

Special-edition King Air and Caravan upgrades will be available for 2025 deliveries
Crimson Edition King Air airplane
Aircraft

Cirrus Delivers 10,000th SR-series Airplane

SR piston singles have been the sales leader in its aircraft class for the past 22 years
Cirrus Aircraft Employees encircle the 10,000th Cirrus SR series