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Coulson's 737 Tanker To Support U.S. Firefighting Ops

Coulson Aviation USA has been awarded a multi-year contract from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service for firefighting services.

Boeing To Unveil Voluntary Layoff Plan

The CEO of U.S. aerospace giant Boeing warned of unforeseen “challenges” spawned by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Here's What It Will Take to Make Urban Air Mobility a Reality - FutureFlight

Here's What It Will Take to Make Urban Air Mobility a Reality - FutureFlight

Airbus Pauses Most Production Activity in Spain

The move by Airbus to close its Spanish plants follows a government order to cease all non-essential activities across the country.

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Embraer To Resume Certain Operations

Embraer is recalling workers in areas such as manufacturing, customer support, and maintenance, while others will remain on paid leave through mid-April.

Boeing Rejects Idea of Government Stake as Condition for Aid

Boeing CEO David Calhoun insisted that the company will pursue other financing options if the government requires an ownership stake.

To Save Helo Crew, SpaceX Dragon Lost in Drop Test

The test article, suspended underneath a helicopter, became unstable during flight and was released by the pilot.

Enhanced Phenom 300E Wins Certification Trifecta

Brazil's ANAC, the U.S. FAA, and EASA have all approved the enhanced Phenom 300E that includes upgraded engines, avionics, and interior features.

Bizav Demand Dip Deepens As Covid-19 Closes Factories

Closure of factories and FBOs add to the sense that business aviation accepts it is facing more than short-term disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic.

CARES Act Passage Applauded, But Details Carry Pitfalls

The U.S. Treasury Department now faces the task of allocating coronavirus aid and assigning conditions.

Australia Celebrates Decade of Super Hornet Operations

Acquired as a “capability gap-filler” to provide airpower between the F-111 and F-35, the F/A-18F has become a valuable and long-term asset for the RAAF.

Aboulafia: Large Bizjet Demand Could Fall 20% in 2020

Large-cabin business jet demand could drop 20 percent this year as a result of Covid-19, while the light and midsize segments could see more modest dips.

EC Decision on Embraer-Boeing Deal Extends to at Least June

Embraer's CEO insists that the deal with Boeing to buy 80 percent of the Brazilian company’s commercial business remains a top priority.

U.S. Air Force Looking at Leasing T-50s

The U.S. Air Force aims to trial an experiment with new training processes prior to the entry into service of the T-7A Red Hawk.

Qantas Secures Major Private Funding Facility

The Australian flag carrier uses seven Boeing 787-9s as collateral for a new loan.

Marines F-35C Squadron Declared ‘Safe For Flight’

The award of its SFFOC certificate means that VMFA-314 has completed its type transition phase and can independently work up to operational capability.

Strike Called To Protest Airbus Reopening of Spanish Plants

Spain's CGT union calls for a walkout at five Airbus plants starting March 30.

Spirit Suspends Boeing Production at Wichita, McAlester Plants

Wichita-based Spirit Aerosystems sent employees home for at least 14 days as it halts 737 fuselage production.

Bombardier To Briefly Suspend Most Aircraft Production

The action comes in response to recent mandates from the governments of Quebec and Ontario to slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deadline Extended for Piaggio Aero Sale

Formal notifications of interest in acquiring the Italian companies—what officials call an “expression of interest—will be accepted until May 4.

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