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New Anti-Radiation Missile Flies in Navy Anti-Radar Revamp

The latest version of the Northrop Grumman anti-radar missile is to be fielded on U.S. Navy Super Hornets and Growlers, and on the F-35C.

Facing Delivery Downturn, Bombardier Cuts Staffing

With predictions of a Covid-19 induced 30 percent drop in business jet deliveries this year, Bombardier has pared 2,500 employees from its staff.

AviationManuals Offers Free Guide on Understanding MELs

The guide is intended to help flight departments better understand where and when a minimum equipment list is required.

Dassault Converts Falcon 900B for Medical Cargo Duty

Dassault Falcon Services completed the passenger-to-cargo conversion of a Falcon 900B in eight days.

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Trimec Aviation Expands Gulfstream Mx Portfolio

Fort Worth, Texas-based Trimec Aviation adds Gulfstream GIV and GIV-SP to its scheduled and unscheduled maintenance capabilities.

Constant Supports Challenger 300s Through Midlife Inspections

The MRO provider expects to handle many more Bombardier Challenger 300 series 7,500-cycle inspections with a large and aging fleet.

Magnix Makes Another Leap for Electric Aviation with eCaravan First Flight

Magnix Makes Another Leap for Electric Aviation with eCaravan First Flight

MHI Closes on Acquisition of Bombardier CRJ Program

The sale of the CRJ program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries moves ahead amid steep losses at the Japanese company.

Embraer Confirms Interest in Talks with Potential Partners

China, India among possible partners for Embraer’s commercial aircraft business.

Weaponized Airlifters Are Becoming Reality

Dropping munitions from transport aircraft is being tested as part of the “arsenal plane” concept to deliver increased numbers of long-range weapons.

USAF Bombers Demonstrate European Commitments

At a time of political tension with Russia, long-range U.S. bomber missions to Europe send a clear message to Moscow.

A400M Airlifter Certified for Automatic Low-Level Flight

The A400M military airlifter has become the first aircraft in its class to be able to fly automatically at low level.

Electric-powered Grand Caravan Makes 30-minute First Flight

Magnix is partnering with AeroTec to re-engine the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan single turboprop with an electric propulsion system.

Analysis: How Might Mitsubishi's Woes Boost Embraer?

Mitsubishi’s latest problems might lighten the heavy load Embraer must carry to achieve recovery.

Epic Delivers First Two E1000 Turboprop Singles

Epic Aircraft said deliveries of its all-composite turboprop single were partly hampered by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Textron’s Cessna SkyCourier Aircraft Makes Its First Flight

Textron’s Cessna SkyCourier Aircraft Makes Its First Flight

C&L Aerospace To Distribute Artex Survival Products

The agreement allows C&L Aerospace to distribute more than 50 different ARC Artex line items.

JSSI: Bizav Flight Ops Reach Record Low in April

JSSI's latest Business Aviation Index reports that business aircraft averaged 5.9 hours for the month in April and utilization dropped 77.5 percent y-o-y.

GAMA: 1Q genav Deliveries See Covid-19 Impact

Though the first quarter of the year started well for general aviation manufacturers, as the Covid pandemic took hold, deliveries fell.

Boeing Prepared to Start Involuntary Layoffs

Boeing CEO David Calhoun said the company will begin involuntary layoffs of 6,770 U.S. employees this week.

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