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Joby Powers Up eVTOL Program with $2B IPO

Joby Aviation today became the first U.S.-based eVTOL developer to go public with a flotation on the New York Stock Exchange.

August 11, 2021

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Leonardo’s AW609 Tiltrotor Progresses Toward Certification

Leonardo’s AW609 Tiltrotor Progresses Toward Certification

August 11, 2021

SkyWest Orders 16 More Embraer E175s

A new order for 76-seat E175s will bring the number of the Embraer jets in the SkyWest fleet to 240.

August 10, 2021

Norwegian P-8 Poseidon Takes Flight

With the first flight of its first P-8, Norway has taken a major step towards becoming the second Poseidon operator in Europe after the UK.

August 10, 2021

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Domestic Orders and State Backing Boost Russia's UAC Group

While the SSJ100 and Il-114-300 airliners have received new orders, the new MC-21 model is struggling, prompting Russia's government to show its support.

Boeing 737 Max Arrives in China Seeking To End Grounding

The airliner made a three-sector 7,567-nm trip from Seattle to Shanghai to start validation flight trials with Chinese aviation safety officials.

RAF Brings Sentry Surveillance Operations to a Close

The withdrawal of the E-3D airborne warning and control aircraft leaves a temporary capability gap that will be filled by aircraft from NATO allies.

Piper Certifies GWX 8000 Radar in M-class Singles

Buyers of Piper's M-series single-engine aircraft can now add the optional Garmin GWX 8000 digital radar.

C&L Inks Deal To Convert, Sell Six Saab Turboprops

C&L Aerospace will convert six Saab 340 twin turboprops for freight operations under a sales agreement with Legends Airways.

Hermeus To Fly Hypersonic Small Vehicle Next Year

The autonomous vehicle will be used to test the Hermeus combined cycle engine based on the GE J85 at it eyes a passenger version by 2029.

AINsight: The Year Is Flying By

While inventory of preowned business aircraft is low, if an airplane fits your needs now, don’t wait to buy.

Electric Aircraft Must Be Quieter Than Current Aircraft To Be Accepted in Cities

Electric Aircraft Must Be Quieter Than Current Aircraft To Be Accepted in Cities

Boeing 737 Max Heads to China Seeking to End Grounding

Flight testing of a 737 Max is expected to start in China on August 11 with a view to allowing the airliner to resume commercial service in the country.

Qatar Grounds More A350 Widebodies Over Fuselage Issues

Qatar Airways is replacing grounded A350s with A330s, while it seeks to resolve what it says is an ongoing quality issue with manufacturer Airbus.

Gol Refreshes Narrowbody Fleet With 737 Max Lease Package

The Brazilian airline is replacing Boeing 737 NGs with the Max in order to cut operating costs and emissions, while also having more fleet flexibility.

Bombardier Begins Smart Link Plus Box Installs

The installations begin following FAA certification of the Smart Link Plus box for Challenger 300 and 350 twinjets.

Bombardier Smart Link Plus

Cessna SkyCourier Makes Public Debut at EAA AirVenture 2021

Cessna SkyCourier Makes Public Debut at EAA AirVenture 2021

Jet It Brings a Fractional-share HondaJet to EAA AirVenture

Jet It Brings a Fractional-share HondaJet to EAA AirVenture

Bell Unveils Military HSVTOL Vehicle Concepts

Bell’s vision is for a family of military air vehicles that can achieve speeds beyond those offered by the company’s current tiltrotor technology.

Pilatus Takes PC-24 on Video Tour

The three-part video series is an attempt to bring the aircraft to customers while travel restrictions remain ongoing.

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