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KC-46 Fix Agreed but Production Goes on Hold

While production of the U.S. Air Force’s tanker is on hold due to Covid-19, engineers are working on a fix to refueling vision system issues.

Dornier Seastar 'New Generation' Completes First Flight

New Seastar starts test flight campaign in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany.

Boeing Extends Production Halt in Washington State

“Essential” national defense and customer operations activity continues at Boeing’s Puget Sound and Moses Lake facilities during the plant closures.

Hexcel-Woodward Merger Called Off

Deteriorating market conditions due to the Covid-19 crisis prompted Hexcel and Woodward to terminate their merger agreement.

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EasyJet Founder Amplifies Calls To Nix Airbus Order

Stelios Haji-Ioannou said he wants EasyJet’s CFO removed as part of an effort to abandon an A320neo order.

Airbus Extends Production Pause to German, U.S. Plants

Europe’s dominant aerospace company halts production activities in Bremen, Stade, and Mobile.

Boeing To Suspend Production in South Carolina

Production activities at the site of Boeing 787 manufacture in Charleston will stop on April 8 until further notice.

Leasing Group Avolon Cancels Big Boeing Max Order

A retrenchment at Dublin-based Avolon includes a reduction in aircraft commitments from 284 to 165 over the next three years.

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.

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.

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