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EHang's 216 eVTOL Cleared for Supply Flights in China

EHang is using its 216 autonomous eVTOL aircraft to carry freight for a hotel operator in southern China with approval from the CAAC.

Boeing Resumes 737 Max Production

A return to production of the 737 Max marks the start of a process expected to result in a 31-aircraft monthly production rate by next year.

Covid Digs Deeper Hole for Airbus A380

With only three A380s operating in scheduled service, the future looks bleak for the big quadjet.

EASA Proposes eVTOL Certification Means of Compliance

EASA's Special Condition VTOL certification requirements include an Enhanced category for commercial operations in urban environments.

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Lilium Hopes To Resume eVTOL Flight Testing in Coming Months

The German company says it is still on track to start operating its five-seat all-electric aircraft in air taxi operations from 2025.

Citiking: Pandemic Hinders One Aviation's BK Emergence

Chinese-based investor Citiking said it has been working diligently to get Eclipse 500 manufacturer One Aviation out of bankruptcy.

First ACJ320neo Encounters Covid Headwinds

Acropolis Aviation's ACJ320neo "was just picking up a head of steam" when it was sidelined by the Covid-19 pandemic.

IADA Webinar: Preowned Bizjet Deals Still Getting Done

The International Aircraft Dealers Association reviewed the preowned business jet industry's activity in a recent webinar.

Archer Launches eVTOL into Crowded Marketplace

The backing for the startup from a leading technology entrepreneur has provided a boost for the eVTOL sector at a time of concern over investment rates.

Textron Awarded Contract for Pair of King Air 350CERs

Customs and Border Protection will use the two Textron Aviation Beechcraft King Air 350CERs for ground and maritime patrols.

Talon Air Adds Pair of Gulfstreams to Managed Fleet

The addition of a Gulfstream G550 and Gulfstream GV bring Talon Air's heavy jet total to 13.

10-year Phenom Inspections Keep Clay Lacy Aviation Busy

Inspection activity on Embraer Phenoms has prompted Clay Lacy Aviation to add $1.8 million in parts inventory.

Drones Often Lack FAA Approval and Fly Too High, Says Report

A close encounter between a camera drone and the Blue Angels confirms the safety risks of non-compliant drone activity.

Air France-KLM Accelerates Airbus A380 Retirements

Group management had planned to retire the remainder of the Air France-branded A380s by the end of 2022.

U.S. Navy Launches New Trainer Search

Intended to replace the T-45 Goshawk, the new trainer is not required to launch from, or recover to aircraft carriers.

AirMed Adds Hawker 800XP to Fleet

The 800XP joins two other Hawker twinjets in AirMed International's stable.

Airbus Opens A220 Hangar in Mobile

The new A220 production facility in Alabama has begun assembly of the first U.S.-built A220 for JetBlue.

Gulfstream's G280 Adds To City-pair Records

The Gulfstream G280 this year collected city-pair record nods on trips from Vermont to London and Hawaii to Phoenix.

Partnership Proposes Customizable Corporate A220 Cabin

Camber Aviation Management, Kestrel Aviation Management, and Pierrejean Vision have partnered to develop a corporate cabin for the new Airbus A220.

Aerion Paving Path To Bring AS2 to Market

Aerion Supersonic is finalizing design and laying out plans for a sustainable factory.

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