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MiG-27 Bows Out of IAF Service

India was almost certainly the last user of the MiG-27 ground-attack derivative of the MiG-23 “Flogger” fighter.

Aircraft

January 2, 2020

Wichita 737 Max Supplier To Work Around Production Halt

HM Dunn AeroSystems, which supplies the bulkhead and other parts for Boeing's grounded 737 Max, doesn't plan to furlough workers.

Aircraft

January 2, 2020

Top-tier Bizjet OEMs To Stay the Course in 2021

After a rocky 2020, the leading business jet manufacturers are expected to continue work on already-in-development new models.

Aircraft

January 1, 2020

Metrojet Sees Growth in Gulfstream Managed Fleet

The Hong Kong-based business aviation services provider saw five more Gulfstream twinjets added to its managed fleet in 2019.

Aircraft

December 30, 2019

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Cessna SkyCourier 'Not Impacted' by Explosion

The building affected by the liquid nitrogen explosion houses Textron Aviation's composite manufacturing and experimental aircraft fabrication.

Aircraft

December 30, 2019

FAA To Publish Proposed UAS Remote Identification Rules

Full implementation of U.S. requirements for remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems is anticipated by the end of 2024.

Aircraft

December 27, 2019

Commercial Aviation Firm Acquires Appearance Group

Wichita-based Appearance Group specializes in cleaning and detailing exteriors and interiors of business jets.

Aircraft

December 27, 2019

AINsight: Max Fallout and Recovery

The FAA and Boeing can work together to get the 737 Max flying again. Over time, trust and confidence will be rebuilt.

Accidents

December 27, 2019

Bizav OEM Outlook Anything but 20/20 in New Year

Business aircraft deliveries are expected to rise in 2020, but economic and political headwinds could cause an industry slowdown.

Aircraft

December 26, 2019

Fourth MC-21-300 Airliner Joins Flight Test Program

The MC-21-300 narrowbody is due to complete certification in late 2020.

Aircraft

December 26, 2019

Piaggio Wins Order for Nine Avanti Evos, Retrofits

The contract also calls for the Italian defense ministry to finalize a deal with Piaggio Aerospace to retrofit 18 aircraft.

Aircraft

December 26, 2019

Holand Automotive Takes Second Learjet 75

The leasing firm Holand Automotive Group has taken delivery of two Learjet 75s in as many years.

Aircraft

December 26, 2019

New Beginnings for the Eurofighter Typhoon

Typhoon ISPA 6 is now in the air testing the production configuration for the first operational AESA-equipped aircraft, which are destined for Kuwait.

Aircraft

December 24, 2019

ExecuJet MRO Malaysia Gains Philippines Certification

The CAAP certification allows ExecuJet to perform line and heavy maintenance on a variety of Dassault, Bombardier and Gulfstream jets.

Aircraft

December 23, 2019

This Praetor 600 Paint Job Is Not for a Packers Fan

West Star Aviation completes its first custom paint job on a factory-new Embraer Praetor 600.

Aircraft

December 23, 2019

Aerion Identifies More Suppliers for AS2 Bizjet

Potez Aéronautique and Safran are the newest suppliers of components and systems to Aerion Supersonic’s 12-passenger AS2 business jet.

Aircraft

December 23, 2019

Russia To Invest in Indigenous Superjet

Development of the Superjet-New is planned to run through 2024.

Aircraft

December 23, 2019

GA Proponents OpenAirplane and FlyOtto Closing

OpenAirplane and FlyOtto, startups designed to simplify access to general aviation and generate more flying activity, closed on December 23.

Aircraft

December 23, 2019

Bombardier's Global 5500, 6500 Gain U.S. Approval

Along with the approval, the Montreal-based manufacturer also announced the delivery of the first 6500 on order with HK Bellawings.

Aircraft

December 23, 2019

Muilenburg Resigns from Boeing, New CEO Selected

Boeing is moving ahead with new leadership as the 737 Max grounding continues.

Aircraft

December 23, 2019