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MagniX Sees Regional Operators as Electric Aviation Pioneers

Electric propulsion specialist MagniX is stepping up flight testing of electric versions of the Cessna Caravan and DHC-2 Beaver.

August 10, 2020

Daher Taps Elliott Aviation for HomeSafe Retrofits

Daher has selected Elliott Aviation to perform retrofit installs of HomeSafe emergency autoland systems on TBM 940s eligible for the upgrade.

August 10, 2020

Vertical Aerospace Set To Unveil Fixed-wing eVTOL Design

Vertical Aerospace this week teased eVTOL watchers with a short animation of what appears to be a new tiltwing eVTOL with four propellors.

August 10, 2020

Challenger 350 Performance that is nothing short of extraordinary

Challenger 350 Performance that is nothing short of extraordinary

August 10, 2020

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France Takes Delivery of First ISR King Air 350

The Armée de l’Air is expected to receive eight special-mission King Air 350s for a range of reconnaissance duties.

AINdebrief Episode 20 | August 8, 2020

Covid Lowers Aircraft Emissions, WingX Bizav Data, Beechcraft King Air 360, Aspen Avionics Joins Airo, Bombardier 2Q, FAA Releases 737 Max Recert Road Map

U.S. Air Force Begins F-16 AESA Multi-ship Trials

The U.S. Air Force plans to equip around 350 of its F-16s with SABR radar to see them through into the 2040s.

Summer Demand Drives Bizav Recovery, but Not Everywhere

European business aviation activity has heated up since the start of summer, but worldwide flight hours have fluctuated as Covid continues to drag demand.

Lufthansa Warns of Low Yields as Capacity Expands

The number of flights in European airspace are nearing 50 percent of 2019 levels, driven mainly by low-cost carriers operating short-haul leisure flights.

Airbus Boosted by Deliveries Increase and New Orders

In July, Airbus achieved four new narrowbody sales, representing its first orders in three months.

StandardAero Launches Bizjet Engine Trading Division

The company has formed a business unit to support operators with comprehensive engine trading solutions to help extend lifecycles for legacy bizjets.

Triumph Transferring More G650 Work To Gulfstream

Triumph is divesting G650 and G700 program work as it focuses on core operations.

Virgin Australia Becomes Short-haul Carrier

London-based Virgin Atlantic hopes creditors will approve its restructuring and recapitalization plan on August 25 as its cash reserves are dissipating.

Cirrus Launches Vision Jet Owner Management Program

Cirrus Aircraft's new VisionAir program for Vision Jet owners with pilot, maintenance, and other aircraft management services.

Textron Aviation Launches New Flagship King Airs

Textron Aviation announced the King Air 360/360ER, an upgrade of the 350/350ER that includes autothrottles, digital pressurization, and a redesigned cabin.

Embraer Rolls Out Medevac Phenom 300

Embraer has introduced the Phenom 300MED, a medevac-equipped version of its popular light jet.

Product Support Survey 2020, Part 1: Aircraft

Readers rate Dassault tops for jet support

Embraer Consolidates Business Jet Product Line

The manufacturer has quietly consolidated its product line to focus on its Phenom light jet and Praetor midsize jet offerings.

Canada’s Future Fighter Selection Enters the Final Straight

The long-running saga of what will be Canada’s next fighter could be decided in 2022 following the submission of bids from the three competitors.

Spike Building Team for Supersonic Jet

The addition of John Thomas brings a depth of industry knowledge as Spike vies to make its vision of a supersonic jet a reality.

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