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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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