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Pilatus Tests PC-12s with Autothrottle, EEC

Pilatus Aircraft appears to be working on an upgrade to its PC-12 turboprop single that entails a higher-power engine and electronically controlled prop.

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August 17, 2019

ZeroAvia Aims To Halve Operating Costs with Hydrogen Power

Operators would be able to lease ZeroAvia's hydrogen-powered engines at rates that include fuel and maintenance.

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August 16, 2019

Nexa: Urban Air Mobility Investment Could Top $318B by 2020

A report by NEXA Advisors and the Vertical Flight Society has analysed the potential for urban air mobility investment in 74 cities around the world.

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August 16, 2019

AINsight: Are the ‘Good Old Days’ Here Again?

After a more than 10-year period in the doldrums, there are encouraging signs of strength in the business jet market.

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August 16, 2019

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Boeing 777-8 Delay Adds Wrinkle to Project Sunrise Plans

The U.S. manufacturer confirmed that development of the smaller of the two 777X variants has slowed.

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August 15, 2019

Gulfstream Gets Kudos for Use and Promotion of Biofuels

Since 2015 Gulfstream has used sustainable aviation fuel for flights from its Savannah base, accounting for nearly 830,000 nm flown.

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August 15, 2019

Dassault Awards Meggitt New Work on Falcon 6X

The awarding of the contract follows a 2018 letter of intent between the companies and a successful design review.

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August 15, 2019

Dassault Says (Latin) American Dream Is Still Alive

The French OEM believes the Latin American market is recovering and its investment in supporting customers will pay off with further Falcon sales.

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August 14, 2019

Octans Joining Ranks of Brazil OEMs

Local Brazil manufacturers may more than double in number with the addition of Octans Aircraft.

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August 14, 2019

G600 Flies To LABACE Ready To Serve

Now fully approved by the FAA, the G600 is on show at LABACE just days after the first example was handed over to its new owner.

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August 14, 2019

Praetor 500 Exceeds Certification Goals

Flight testing for certification has confirmed that the Embraer Praetor 500 has unmatched range and field performance figures for its class.

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August 14, 2019

Nomad Provides Assist to Bombardier on Weekend AOG

A landing gear hydraulic leak stranded a Challenger 650 over the weekend in Malaga, Spain.

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August 14, 2019

Textron Underlines TAM AE Key Role as Latam Partner

Textron Aviation executives and TAM's president met with AIN at LABACE 2019 to explain their plans in the growing Latin American region.

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August 14, 2019

Austrian Firm Targets China MRO Market

FACC hopes its strategic cooperation with STAECO leads to new work in China.

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August 14, 2019

Strong Performance for Embraer Executive Jets

Improved deliveries from Embraer Executive Jets increased its proportion of overall company revenues in the second quarter of 2019.

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August 14, 2019

Beechcraft Baron 58 Reaches 50

Nearly 7,000 Barons of all types have been built, of which more than 3,000 are long-fuselage Baron 58s. The type remains in production after five decades.

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August 13, 2019

Embraer Receives ANAC Approval for Praetor 500

The Brazilian manufacturer is adding certifications for its newest business jet.

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August 13, 2019

Air National Guard Receives First KC-46

The delivery of two Pegasus tankers to Pease ANGB in New Hampshire marks the start of the type’s career with the Air National Guard.

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August 13, 2019

AirMed Bolsters Reach to Central, South America

Acquisition of a Nextant 400XTi extends AirMed International's footprint from San Antonio, Texas base.

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August 12, 2019

Embraer Display Goes Back to Where it All Began

On the eve of Embraer's 50th birthday celebrations the company is displaying its first product, the Bandeirante, alongside the latest bizjets.

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August 12, 2019