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Europe On Course for Two Future Combat Programs

While many see a single European FCAS program being the best way forward, national ambitions are suggesting that this will not happen any time soon.

Pandemic Likely to Delay New Aircraft Developments for Years

Industry leaders estimate that the industry won't see any major new aircraft announcements for three to four years as airlines/OEMs struggle to recover.

Typhoon’s E-scan Radar Introduction Months Away

Deliveries of Typhoons with electronically-scanned array radars are approaching, but new development paths are emerging among the original partners.

Embraer Takes Long View Following Boeing Deal Debacle

The reintegration of Embraer’s commercial aviation unit with the wider enterprise has advanced on schedule.

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Indonesia Interested in Austria’s Typhoons

In its ongoing search for an F-5 replacement the Indonesian air force has shown interest in the Austrian Typhoons, whose future is far from certain.

Aerion Forms Partnership with Jetex

As a preferred partner, Jetex will work with Aerion on a suite of tailored services for AS2 customers as well as expansion of SAF.

Roland Berger Calls for Incremental Green Steps to Net Zero

Roland Berger this week published a roadmap to get the aviation industry to achieve its net zero environmental goals by 2050.

FAA Ready To Issue NPRM on 737 Max

U.S. authorities expect to propose rulemaking for an AD specifying new 737 Max design changes and crew procedures “in the near future.”

All Systems ‘Go’ for Boeing's Red Hawk Trainer

Boeing is making considerable strides in flight-testing of the T-7A advanced trainer and is on track to meet the program schedule.

Air Baltic Stays Nimble in Face of Covid Uncertainty

Turning to maximizing efficiency of a uniform A220 fleet, Air Baltic sees a return to its pre-Covid business plan’s targets by the end of 2022.

EAG Launches 70-Seat Hybrid-electric Regional Aircraft

UK-based Electric Aviation Group says its 800-nm-range, 70-seat hybrid-electric aircraft will be ready to enter service by 2028.

Aerocor Expands Aircraft Buyer's Guide Library

Aerocor has expanded its digital aircraft library from just the Eclipse 500 to all single-pilot-certified Citations and the Beechcraft Premier I/A.

NetJets Takes Delivery of Capstone Challenger 650

NetJets’ acceptance of its 25th Challenger 650 fulfills more than $10 billion in firm orders placed by the fractional provider between 2010 and 2012.

New Members Announced for Team Tempest

More UK companies have joined the industrial effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter, while Saab is growing its participation in the project.

UK Launches Digital Skills Resource

With a rapidly-growing demand for a digitally competent workforce, the UK is launching a digital learning and information portal.

Leonardo Delivers Superior Air Capability

Leonardo Delivers Superior Air Capability

Embraer's E2 Profit Hunter is A Different Animal for a Different World

Embraer's E2 Profit Hunter is A Different Animal for a Different World

Strata Delivers On 100-shipset Order for A350 Composite Flaps

Airbus A350-900 inboard flaps assemblies undergo fabrication in the UAE by Strata Manufacturing.

Seat Partitions To Block Covid Raise Feasibility Questions

IATA and engineering experts expressed skepticism about the regulatory and cost viability of proposed seat dividers to block Covid virus.

UK Carrier On Course for First Deployment

HMS Queen Elizabeth has begun operational training of both the ship’s company and aircrew in the build-up to the first operational cruise.

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