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Cirrus Continues To Expand European Footprint

Cirrus is opening a new regional operations office in Rotterdam as sales worldwide continue to grow.

Platoon Aviation’s Fleet Grows To Four Pilatus PC-24s

German charter operator Platoon Aviation received its fourth Pilatus PC-24 late last week at Aero Friedrichshafen.

Apus Aircraft Design Stores Hydrogen in Wing Spar Tanks

Apus Group is developing a family of composite aircraft that will store hydrogen in circular wing spar fuel tanks.

Daher Delivers First TBM 960 During Aero Show

The new TBM 960 has started deliveries, and the model is already sold out through September 2023.

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First Flight of Mitsubishi MRJ Airliner Leads to Program Delays

First Flight of Mitsubishi MRJ Airliner Leads to Program Delays

January 12, 2016

Embraer’s Super Tucano Trainer Set for New Attack Roles

Embraer’s Super Tucano Trainer Set for New Attack Roles

January 7, 2016

HondaJet HA-420 Receives FAA Type Certification

HondaJet HA-420 Receives FAA Type Certification

December 17, 2015

Is The Aerion Supersonic Business Jet Finally Set to Become a Reality?

Is The Aerion Supersonic Business Jet Finally Set to Become a Reality?

November 23, 2015

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VIP Completions Delivers Biggest Project Yet

The Boeing 767 is one of four projects VIP Completions has delivered to businessman John Ruiz.

Ampaire Seeks New Funding as Surf Air Takeover Scuttled

Hybrid-electric aviation pioneer Ampaire is preparing to launch a Series B funding round after confirming that Surf Air Mobility is no longer acquiring it.

Pipistrel Seeking To Fly Electric Velis Trainer Under New FAA Rules

Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.

Gulfstream G700 Caught in Crosshairs of Max Fallout

Gulfstream G700 certification could be delayed by three to six months due to a new, additional requirement imposed by the FAA.

Boeing Puts Positive Spin on 777X Delay

Delay of first delivery of the 777-9 until 2025 reflects a position of “strength, not weakness,” according to Boeing CEO David Calhoun.

Gulfstream Deliveries Lag, but Sales and Service Shine

Revenues and earnings at General Dynamics’ aerospace unit climbed in the first quarter as higher service income more than offset fewer aircraft deliveries.

Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion

The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.

Flight Design Plans Hydrogen Flight Tests in 2023

Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.

Airbus, ITA Airways To Partner on eVTOL Work in Italy

An agreement between Airbus and ITA calls for recruiting partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL operations in Italy.

Junkers JU-52 Returning to the Skies

The venerable and popular Junkers JU-52 is getting a new lease on life with an updated version planned for entry into service in 2026.

Russia Ditches MC-21-300 To Focus on Indigenous Version

Sanctions imposed by the West have forced Russian industry to scrap plans for the Pratt & Whitney-powered MC-21-300.

Airbus Adds Angola to C295 Customer List

The Republic of Angola has placed an order with Airbus for three C295s, two of which will be outfitted for maritime surveillance operations.

Russia Relaunches Series Production of Tupolev Tu-214

Russia’s Kazan Aviation Production Association plans to start shipping new Tu-214 narrow-bodies in 2024.

Electric Aircraft Seek to be Part of Business Aviation's Future

Several companies developing electric and hybrid-electric eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft are exhibiting at the 2022 EBACE show in Geneva.

Cape Air, Eviation Sign LOI Covering 75 Alice Electric Aircraft

Massachusetts-based Cape Air sees a business case for electric aircraft service to “a panoply” of communities.

Textron Completes Pipistrel Acquisition

Pipistrel becomes part of Textron's new eAviation division.

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