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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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Airbus Wins Order for 40 A320neos from Xiamen Airlines

A new 40-aircraft order for A320neos adds to a previous contract for 96 from Xiamen parent China Southern Airlines.

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September 22, 2022

UK Investigating Challenger Uncommanded Flap Deployment

An uncommanded flap deployment above the maximum flaps-extended speed on a Challenger 604 has resulted in several recommendations by the UK AAIB.

Aircraft

September 22, 2022

Jetcraft Forecasts $66B Used Jet Market Over Five Years

According to Jetcraft's latest forecast, there will be 10,921 business jet transactions worth $66.6B completed from 2022 to year-end 2026.

Aircraft

September 21, 2022

Jeffries: Used Bizjet Inventory Down 27% from a Year Ago

A report from Jefferies Equity Research shows used jet inventory has dropped by more than 25 percent since last September as prices have risen.

Aircraft

September 21, 2022

Videos

New Russian Irkut MC-21 Narrowbody Airliner Makes First Flight

New Russian Irkut MC-21 Narrowbody Airliner Makes First Flight

Aircraft

May 31, 2017

Iran Shows Off Home-Grown ‘Stealth’ Fighter Developed Despite Sanctions

Iran Shows Off Home-Grown ‘Stealth’ Fighter Developed Despite Sanctions

Aircraft

April 21, 2017

Boeing’s 787-10 and 737 Max 9, and Airbus’s A319neo Airliners Achieve First Flights

Boeing’s 787-10 and 737 Max 9, and Airbus’s A319neo Airliners Achieve First Flights

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April 20, 2017

Flying the Piper M600 Turboprop Aircraft

Flying the Piper M600 Turboprop Aircraft

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February 13, 2017

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Air India "Transformation Plan" Will Refresh Network and Fleet

Following privatization in early 2022, Air India now intends to add new narrowbody and widebody aircraft through leasing arrangements.

Aircraft

September 20, 2022

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 Enters Service

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 will make an appearance at 2022 NBAA-BACE in Orlando, Florida next month.

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September 20, 2022

New Saudi Airline Plans Gain Momentum

The perception is that that existing flag carrier Saudia has been unsuccessful in matching the quality of service of the ‘Big Three’ Middle East airlines.

Aircraft

September 19, 2022

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: 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

First Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 Receives Tamarack Upgrade

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

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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

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