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Airbus Boosted by Deliveries Increase and New Orders

In July, Airbus achieved four new narrowbody sales, representing its first orders in three months.

StandardAero Launches Bizjet Engine Trading Division

The company has formed a business unit to support operators with comprehensive engine trading solutions to help extend lifecycles for legacy bizjets.

Triumph Transferring More G650 Work To Gulfstream

Triumph is divesting G650 and G700 program work as it focuses on core operations.

Virgin Australia Becomes Short-haul Carrier

London-based Virgin Atlantic hopes creditors will approve its restructuring and recapitalization plan on August 25 as its cash reserves are dissipating.

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Cirrus Launches Vision Jet Owner Management Program

Cirrus Aircraft's new VisionAir program for Vision Jet owners with pilot, maintenance, and other aircraft management services.

Textron Aviation Launches New Flagship King Airs

Textron Aviation announced the King Air 360/360ER, an upgrade of the 350/350ER that includes autothrottles, digital pressurization, and a redesigned cabin.

Embraer Rolls Out Medevac Phenom 300

Embraer has introduced the Phenom 300MED, a medevac-equipped version of its popular light jet.

Product Support Survey 2020, Part 1: Aircraft

Readers rate Dassault tops for jet support

Embraer Consolidates Business Jet Product Line

The manufacturer has quietly consolidated its product line to focus on its Phenom light jet and Praetor midsize jet offerings.

Canada’s Future Fighter Selection Enters the Final Straight

The long-running saga of what will be Canada’s next fighter could be decided in 2022 following the submission of bids from the three competitors.

Spike Building Team for Supersonic Jet

The addition of John Thomas brings a depth of industry knowledge as Spike vies to make its vision of a supersonic jet a reality.

Emergency First Response Could Boost Urban Air Mobility

Some eVTOL aircraft pioneers see first-response emergency services as a strong early use case for urban air mobility operations.

Jetfly Adds PC-12 NGX, Fifth PC-24 to Fleet

Jetfly Aviation marks the largest Pilatus fleet in Europe with 47.

FAA Proposes Design Changes for Service Return of Max

The release of a proposed airworthiness directive is a key step in bringing the Max back to service, Boeing and the FAA agree.

Russia Moves Forward on Supersonic Development

Russia has opened a design competition as Tupolev and TsAGI progress on supersonic projects.

Virgin Galactic Unveils Plans for Mach 3 Commercial Jet

Virgin Galactic completed its mission concept review and signed a non-binding agreement with Rolls-Royce as it lays out plans for a supersonic aircraft.

ATAC, Draken, Tactical Air Secure ‘Red Air’ Work

The U.S. Air Force is rolling out its CAF/CAS program to provide contractorized adversary air services across its fighter bases.

PC-12 NGX Gets Canadian Nod, Deliveries Start in UK

The upgraded Pilatus PC-12 NGX has received type certification from Transport Canada, and dealer Oriens handed over the first NGX in the UK.

Japan’s ‘Super Interceptor’ Takes a Step Forward

After the 2019 announcement of Japan’s decision to upgrade half of its Eagles, the program has advanced with the signing of the first agreement.

Airbus Aims To ‘Significantly’ Cull Aircraft Inventory by Year-end

Europe's dominant OEM counted 145 unshipped airplanes in inventory at the end of June because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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