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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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King Air 360/360ER Awarded FAA Type Certification

Textron Aviation announced the upgraded Beechcraft King Air model in August.

Aircraft

October 5, 2020

Embraer Bossa Nova Cabin Wins International Design Nod

Embraer's Bossa Nova interior was first offered on its Praetor 600 super-midsize jet.

Aircraft

October 2, 2020

Boeing’s latest ecoDemonstrator Targets Noise, Airspace Routing

The 787-10 ecoDemonstrator homes in on noise mitigation and more direct flight routing.

Aircraft

October 1, 2020

Product Support Survey 2020, Part 3: Engines

AIN readers rate turbine engine manufacturers’ support

Aircraft

October 1, 2020

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Boeing To Move All 787 Production to South Carolina

Months of studies at Boeing into the consolidation of Dreamliner production ends with a decision to build the model exclusively in North Charleston.

Aircraft

October 1, 2020

Bell and Xwing Complete NASA Unmanned Demo with APT 70

After demonstrating its detect-and-avoid capability on Bell's APT 70 cargo drone, Xwing is preparing to start flight trials in a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.

Aircraft

September 30, 2020

Third Cessna SkyCourier Joins Test Fleet

Designated as P2 and configured for passengers, the airplane made its first flight yesterday.

Aircraft

September 30, 2020

Global AirParts Adds AW139 Helos to Part-out Program

A large fleet of AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters prompted Global AirParts to add the model to its rotorcraft part-out program.

Aircraft

September 30, 2020

Relatives of Max Victims Pan FAA Head’s Test Flight as PR Stunt

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson’s test flight of the Boeing 737 Max 7 Wednesday met with derision from family members of those lost in crashes.

Accidents

September 30, 2020

Swiss Fighter Program Clears Referendum Hurdle

Although it may face further political opposition, Switzerland’s new fighter procurement has received public approval, albeit by a slim margin.

Aircraft

September 29, 2020

Vietnam’s Bamboo Launches Embraer E195 Operations

Bamboo Airways has begun the first jet service to Con Dao Island off the southern coast of Vietnam.

Aircraft

September 29, 2020

Gripen E Flies in Brazilian Skies

The first of 36 F-39 Gripen E/Fs for the Brazilian air force has been delivered for trials at the Gripen Flight Test Center at Gavião Pexioto.

Aircraft

September 28, 2020

Thailand Inks $162 million T-6C Texan II Deal

Having previously signaled its intentions to acquire T-6s for the training role, the Royal Thai Air Force has firmed up its acquisition.

Aircraft

September 28, 2020

NATO Adds Ninth A330 Tanker/Transport

The latest order comes as a result of Luxembourg deciding to expand its participation in the program by 1,000 hours annually.

Aircraft

September 28, 2020

Boeing Tests New Tech with ecoDemonstrator 787

Boeing Tests New Tech with ecoDemonstrator 787

Aircraft

September 28, 2020

ZeroAvia Hydrogen Flight Paves Way to 2023 Service Entry

On September 24, ZeroAvia made a first hydrogen-powered flight with a six-seat Piper Malibu powered by its new hydrogen propulsion system.

Aircraft

September 25, 2020

Evaluators Wrap Up Work as FAA Head Preps to Fly Max

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson plans to fly the 737 Max on September 30.

Aircraft

September 25, 2020

Heart Unveils Electric Propulsion System for ES-19 Airliner

Sweden-based Heart says it will have the 19-seat, four-engine, fixed-wing aircraft ready to start commercial operations from the summer of 2026.

Aircraft

September 23, 2020

Flowy Falcon 6X Cabin Wins International Design Award

Dassault Aviation's Falcon 6X has won the International Yacht & Aviation Award for interior design thanks in part to its "flowing uninterrupted lines."

Aircraft

September 23, 2020

Daher Reaches 1,000th TBM Production Milestone

French airframer Daher has reached a milestone with the assembly of the 1,000th turboprop in its TBM series.

Aircraft

September 22, 2020