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Cutter Accepts 20th HondaJet

The Arizona-based aviation services and sales company is now the world's top dealer of the light jet.

Aircraft

November 20, 2018

EasyJet Tweaks Its Airbus Order

UK low-cost carrier firms purchase rights for 17 A320neos, postpones deliveries of 18

Aircraft

November 20, 2018

Skunk Works Cuts Metal on First X-59 Components

Lockheed Martin has started construction on the first parts of its Low Boom Technology supersonic testbed

Aircraft

November 19, 2018

First Airbus ACJ320neo Takes Flight

“The ACJ320neo first flight heralds a new Airbus corporate jet era, delivering a range that enables nonstop travel between even more cities," said Airbus.

Aircraft

November 19, 2018

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Latest Standard Rafale Gains Clearance; First Indian Aircraft Flies

The latest F3-R standard of the Dassault Rafale with Meteor missile, Talios pod, and other enhancements has received clearance from the DGA.

Aircraft

November 18, 2018

SaudiGulf Orders 10 A320s as Kingdom Liberalizes Air Transport

The fifth Saudi airline to gain an AOC in a decade expects to launch widebody operations in 2023.

Aircraft

November 16, 2018

Copa To Sell Six Embraer 190s and Replace Wingo Fleet

Larger aircraft will replace smaller at both Copa Airlines and Copa Holdings’ low-cost carrier Wingo.

Aircraft

November 15, 2018

Comac Mum on Stretch ARJ21 Despite Call for 90-seaters

Comac's new market forecast calls for an “urgent need” to develop regional aviation networks.

Aircraft

November 14, 2018

Republic of Korea's First MRTT Arrives in Country

South Korea has received the first of four A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports, which will now undergo acceptance testing in country.

Aircraft

November 14, 2018

Will Automation Eventually Replace Pilots?

Technology in development could lead to fully automated aircraft over the next decade.

Aircraft

November 14, 2018

Gulfstream Won't 'Relinquish' Top-of-market Position

Mark Burns, president and CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace, said his company won't allow the new Global 7500 bizjet to overtake its top-of-the-market position.

Aircraft

November 14, 2018

Air Force Board Issues Findings into WC-130H Crash

The board concludes that the fatal crash of a Puerto Rican ANG WC-130H was the result of a failure to sufficiently respond to an engine failure.

Aircraft

November 14, 2018

Terrafugia’s eVTOL Concept Taps Hybrid Tech and Detachable Passenger Pods

Terrafugia’s eVTOL Concept Taps Hybrid Tech and Detachable Passenger Pods

Aircraft

November 14, 2018

Boeing Guidance on 737 Max Stall Protection System Under Fire

The company’s training material did not include information on the maneuvering characteristics augmentation system.

Accidents

November 13, 2018

FTC-2000G Multirole Fighter Debuts at Airshow China 2018

China’s developmental FTC-2000G fighter made its show debut in Zhuhai in October, appearing in PLAAF colors.

Aircraft

November 13, 2018

ATR 42-600 Finishes China Demo Tour

The ATR 42-600 demonstrated its high-altitude capability in mountainous southwest China.

Aircraft

November 12, 2018

Good and Bad News for Franco-German Fighter

The next generation Franco-German fighter development has received a boost following a commitment of funding from Belgium.

Aircraft

November 12, 2018

Thrust-vectoring J-10 Stars at Zhuhai

Among the new systems that were unveiled at the Zhuhai show is a J-10B demonstrator equipped with a thrust-vectoring nozzle

Aircraft

November 9, 2018

Bombardier Marks 40-Year Challenger 600 Milestone

The first 600 took to the skies on November 8, 1978, from Montreal, Quebec.

Aircraft

November 9, 2018

Bombardier To Sell Q400 Program to Viking Air

Streamlining exercise also to include sale of business aircraft training unit to CAE

Aircraft

November 8, 2018