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Luxaviation Signs MoU with Flugauto

Luxaviation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the VTOL startup company.

Aircraft

October 2, 2018

Russia Rethinks Trainer Options

Russia's attempts to acquire new basic trainers have hit a stumbling block in the face of a chill in international relations

Aircraft

October 2, 2018

Airbus A321LR Wins EASA, FAA Certification

Long-range version of A321neo to fly as far as 4,000 nm with 206 passengers

Aircraft

October 2, 2018

Gulfstream Completes G500/G600 Nacelle Line Acquisition

The sale will clear the way for Nordam to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Aircraft

October 2, 2018

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European Low-Cost Carrier Primera Air Collapses

Puts part of the blame for its financial difficulties on aircraft delivery delays

Aircraft

October 2, 2018

Airbus, Boeing Each Claim Major Orders

European airframer sells 27 A320neo-family narrowbodies while U.S. rival bags order for nine 787-9s

Aircraft

October 1, 2018

Bombardier's Global 7500 Flagship Set for Canadian Nod

The Canadian TC, to be awarded during a ceremony in Montreal Friday afternoon, comes as HK Bellawings firms up its order for up to 18 Globals.

Aircraft

September 28, 2018

European Commission Approves Boeing-Safran Tie-up for APUs

EU regulator sees no competition issues

Aircraft

September 28, 2018

Fighter Fleets in the Balkans Undergoing Renewal

A number of nations in the Balkans are updating their fighter fleets, with the F-16 leading the way as used aircraft being sold to Croatia and Romania

Aircraft

September 27, 2018

U.S. F-35Bs Make Combat Debut; UK Sea Trials Under Way

Marine F-35Bs have made an air strike on a Taliban target in Afghansitan, marking the first American use of the stealthy fighter

Aircraft

September 27, 2018

Four Years after Intro, Gulfstream Delivers First G500

G500, which received both its FAA type and production certificates on July 20, enters service meeting both its guaranteed performance and cabin comfort.

Aircraft

September 27, 2018

Boeing and Saab Secure T-X Contract

Boeing and Saab have emerged victorious after a battle to secure the U.S. Air Force's long-running advanced trainer requirement

Aircraft

September 27, 2018

Airbus A330-900 Gains EASA Certification

First delivery to launch customer TAP Air Portugal expected next month

Accidents

September 26, 2018

'Battle of Bigs' Heats Up as Global 7500 Nears Entry

Citi says there’s an expectation that Gulfstream will soon announce a new product to maintain its position at the high end of the market.

Aircraft

September 25, 2018

FAA Revises Fuel Tank Lightning-protection Rules

Rule removes the mandate for manufacturers to provide triple-redundant fault tolerance in lightning protection.

Aircraft

September 24, 2018

Brokers’ Dilemma Is Finding Good Used Jets, Not Buyers

Brokers told Citi that the key determinant to sale is aircraft attractiveness, including age and cockpit/interior configuration.

Aircraft

September 24, 2018

FAA Approves Longer CRJ Maintenance Intervals

Extensions effectively double line and heavy check intervals since 1997

Aircraft

September 24, 2018

AHRLAC Shines at AAD

Both AHRLAC development aircraft flying together was the highlight of this year's AAD show in South Africa

Aircraft

September 21, 2018

AINsight: A Tale of Two Bizjet Markets

Preowned business jet inventory is at a 20-year low, but this has still not spurred production of new aircraft to increase.

Aircraft

September 21, 2018

Gulfstream G650 Conducts Steep Approach Trials at LCY

London City is one of a handful of airports around the world that employ steep approaches—in this case 5.5 degrees.

Aircraft

September 20, 2018