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FlightSafety Adds PC-24 Training at Paris Le Bourget

FlightSafety also offers PC-24 training in Dallas.

Aircraft

March 3, 2020

Airbus Highlights Benefits of Higher-weight A330neos

The most capable A330 ever will be an entry-level widebody that can span the Pacific basin.

Aircraft

March 3, 2020

Acropolis Takes Delivery of First ACJ320neo

AMAC Aerospace did the interior completions on the narrowbody twin that seats 19 passengers and sleeps 17.

Aircraft

March 3, 2020

Fighter-bombers and Anka UAVs Downed as Turkey and Syria Exchange Blows

An escalation in fighting between Turkish and Assadist forces has resulted in a number of air vehicles—both manned and unmanned—being shot down.

Aircraft

March 2, 2020

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Coronavirus Disrupts Vistara’s Plans for New 787-9s

India’s only privately owned full-service airline took delivery of its first Dreamliner on February 29.

Aircraft

March 2, 2020

Lilium eVTOL Prototype Damaged in Fire

Lilium Jet will use its second eVTOL prototype to resume flight testing following a February 27 fire that destroyed the first prototype.

Accidents

February 28, 2020

EASA's Early Roadmap on AI Warns of Ethical Imperatives

Although full of potential, artificial intelligence must engender public trust and transparency, according to safety regulators.

Aircraft

February 28, 2020

Azerbaijan Buys the M-346 as Caucasus Stand-off Continues

Since Armenia occupied a portion of Azerbaijani territory in the 1990s, the two countries have fought a number of skirmishes along the de facto border.

Aircraft

February 27, 2020

Dassault Reports Strong 2019, Preps Future Falcon

French group Dassault performed well in 2019 mainly thanks to export orders for its Rafale fighter.

Aircraft

February 27, 2020

Y-20 AEW and Tanker Variants To Appear Soon

The successful introduction into service of the Xian Y-20 heavy transport has freed China from reliance on the Il-76 airframe for fighter support aircraft.

Aircraft

February 27, 2020

2019 Shows Strength Across Bizjet Categories

The Cirrus Vision Jet took the most-delivered crown, Cessna's Latitude become publicly revealed top-delivered twin, and Gulfstream shipments soared.

Aircraft

February 27, 2020

UK/Australia F-35 Software Lab Opens

The UK and Australia have joined forces to develop Mission Data Files for their F-35 fleets.

Aircraft

February 26, 2020

Piaggio Aerospace Goes on the Block

Piaggio Aero Industries and subsidiary Piaggio Aviation is officially on the block and hopes to find a buyer and close the deal by year-end.

Aircraft

February 26, 2020

China Eastern’s OTT Airlines Becomes C919 Launch Operator

The Chinese state-owned airline’s new subsidiary will fly Comac products exclusively.

Aircraft

February 26, 2020

Textron Wins Order for Five Medevac-equipped King Airs

Pel-Air will use the Beechcraft King Air 350i twin-turboprops to provide air ambulance service in New South Wales, Australia.

Aircraft

February 25, 2020

ANA Snubs Rolls with Order for GE-powered 787s

The Japanese airline plans to place its first GEnx-powered Boeing 787-10 into service next year.

Aircraft

February 25, 2020

Airbus A321P2F Freighter Conversion Wins EASA Certification

European approval of the A321 freighter conversion comes a month after first flight.

Aircraft

February 25, 2020

Daher Adds More Safety, Interior Features in 2020 TBMs

Daher is rolling out new features for its 2020 TBM 910 and 940, with the focus once again on safety enhancements and cabin improvements.

Aircraft

February 25, 2020

Amid Virus Scare, Comac’s Flight Test Programs Press Ahead

Test facilities have implemented strict control measures to protect those involved in aircraft production and flight testing from infection.

Aircraft

February 24, 2020

Kremlin Considers Launching Start-up Airlines To Fly Superjets

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and lessors want to place “white tail” SSJ100s with airlines.

Aircraft

February 21, 2020