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French Navy To Receive Falcon 2000 Albatros Patrollers

The French navy—which currently flies Falcon 200s and 50s—is to continue its tradition of operating Falcon models in the maritime surveillance role.

Aircraft

November 19, 2020

Southwest Airlines Won't Hurry Return of 737 Max

The Covid pandemic makes for a “pretty casual decision” on the timing of Southwest Airlines’ resumption of 737 Max 8 operations.

Aircraft

November 19, 2020

FAA Lifts Grounding Order for Boeing 737 Max

A new order signed by FAA Administrator Steve Dickson paves the way for the Max’s return to service by year-end.

Accidents

November 18, 2020

Boeing Readies Return to Delivery of 737 Max

Boeing has established a dedicated 24/7 operations center for rapid issue resolution and will install expanded onsite specialized teams in five regions.

Accidents

November 18, 2020

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Covid Effects Weigh On Bizav 3Q Deliveries

Business jets and turboprops deliveries still lag previous year tallies by double digits, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Aircraft

November 18, 2020

TAG Maintenance Services Adds PC-24 Support

Pilatus Aircraft has authorized TAG Maintenance Services to provide line and base maintenance on the PC-24 twinjet.

Aircraft

November 17, 2020

Jetcraft Releases Pre-Owned Jet Forecast

Despite the havoc wrought by the Covid pandemic, global aircraft brokerage Jetcraft has just released its Five-year Pre-Owned Market Forecast.

Aircraft

November 17, 2020

Hungary Signs for Two KC-390 Tanker/Transports

The KC-390s will provide tactical transport, refueling for Gripen fighters, and medical evacuation capability.

Aircraft

November 17, 2020

Collins Teams with Boom Supersonic on Inlet, Nacelle

The Boom, Collins Collaboration is designed to facilitate cleaner, quieter supersonic flight through inlet, nacelle, and exhaust system technologies.

Aircraft

November 17, 2020

Thrive Grows Citation Fleet with Sovereign+s

The Nevada-based charter operator already has a mixed fleet of Citation twinjets that include the M2, CJ3+, and XLS+.

Aircraft

November 16, 2020

Reno Races In Jeopardy

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) needs $500,000 in donations to continue operations.

Aircraft

November 13, 2020

Germany Orders More Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters

The new batch of aircraft will replace the aging Tranche 1 aircraft in Luftwaffe service under the Quadriga project.

Aircraft

November 12, 2020

Leonardo Unveils Next-generation Spartan

The new version of the C-27J military transport aircraft has aerodynamic and avionics improvements that enhance performance and mission capability.

Aircraft

November 12, 2020

Textron Aviation Hands Over First King Air 360

The Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER was announced in August and type certified by the FAA in October.

Aircraft

November 12, 2020

Abu Dhabi Aviation Inducts Two New AW169s into Fleet

Abu Dhabi Aviation will utilize one of the two Leonardo AW169s for oil and gas operations.

Aircraft

November 11, 2020

RFDS Upgrading PC-12s with Five-blade Hartzell Props

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is planning to install Hartzell composite five-bladed propellers on all 16 of its PC-12s.

Aircraft

November 11, 2020

Gulfstream Displaces Embraer in Q3 Jet Output

Teal Group's Richard Aboulafia sees a U-shaped commercial airliner market recovery, opening the door for Gulfstream to take the No. 3 spot in jet output.

Aircraft

November 11, 2020

UAE Cleared to Buy F-35A Fighters and MQ-9B Drones

The United Arab Emirates has long sought the F-35 fighter in order to maintain its qualitative edge over its neighbor Iran.

Aircraft

November 11, 2020

HondaJet Pilot Training Begins in Europe at FSI F'boro

FlightSafety International is now offering factory-authorized training for the HondaJet HA-420 in Europe at its Farnborough learning center.

Aircraft

November 11, 2020

Aerion Completes AS2 Wind Tunnel Testing

The completion of wind tunnel testing, along with digital modeling work, moves Aerion's AS2 supersonic jet closer to production.

Aircraft

November 10, 2020