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Comac Forges Ahead with C919 Flight Tests

The C919 program is advancing steadily as the ARJ21 starts commercial operations with a second operator.

'Electrolite' Ultralight Announced

Deliveries of Aeromarine LSA's $20,000 all-electric Part 103 ultralight will begin later this year.

RDD Enterprises Wants to Upgrade Amateur-built Hot Rod

Three experienced GA veterans have a business plan built on completing 10 airplanes per year.

Light Aircraft Group Optimistic on Coming Rule Changes

The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association leader told journalists he sees good news on the horizon for LSAs.

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Southwest Nixes 737 Max Flights for Rest of 2019

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has removed the Max from its flight schedule through January 5.

Embry-Riddle Looks to Restock Cessna Skyhawk Fleet

Embry-Riddle's memorandum of understanding calls for the purchase of at least 60 Cessna Skyhawks between 2019 and 2022.

VTOL Startup Pegasus Brings Irons on Board as CEO

The company is planning investor events this fall as it looks to raise money to bring its turboshaft-powered Pegasus One VTOL to market.

BendixKing's xVue Finds Way On New Pipistrel Trainer

Pipistrel trainers equipped with BendixKing's xVue Touch will be known as Alpha King.

First Flight Nears for Samson Switchblade

Flying car has attracted almost 1,000 "reservations."

Mooney Intros Maintenance Cost Management Plan

Hight performance piston single manufacturer also announces useful load increase program, says more factory aftermarket upgrade programs coming

NASA Brings UAM Testbed Aircraft to AirVenture

Modified Columbia 300 will be used to test various facets of fully autonomous flight.

Bombardier Marks Milestone at Singapore Service Center

Crews at the Bombardier center in Seletar Aerospace Park install a cabin management system in a Global Express XRS.

StandardAero Completes Learjet 45 Cockpit Upgrade

The upgrade involved the installation of a Honeywell Primus Elite cockpit.

Boeing Warns of More Max Rate Cuts, Possible Line Shutdown

The U.S. airframer’s “best estimate” now calls for the 737 Max to return to service early in the fourth quarter.

Gulfstream Bizjet Shipments Soar 25% in 1H19

Business jet deliveries at Gulfstream Aerospace climbed 25 percent in the first half, with large-cabin shipments solely driving this increase.

Boeing 777X First Flight Delayed Until 2020

Efforts continue at GE to solve premature wear condition involving the GE9X’s compressor.

Daher Showcases TBM and Kodiak Turboprops

Recent acquisition of Quest Aircraft gives French company a U.S. foothold

Extra Aircraft Unveils 330NG

All-composite two-place aerobatic aircraft has notched two sales since arriving in the U.S. just days ago

Avidyne Helping Autonomous Piloting Efforts

CEO Schwinn says future of urban air mobility depends on artificial intelligence and connectivity

Piper Counting Its Blessings from Pilot Demand

With demand for pilots on the upswing, Piper is sitting pretty as the top trainer producer

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