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Tecnam and Rolls-Royce Scrap P-Volt Electric Aircraft

Current battery technology is not cost-effective for commercial flight operations due to useful life limits, according to Tecnam and Rolls-Royce.

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June 14, 2023

Norway's Elfly Launches Noemi All-electric Seaplane

Norwegian start-up Elfly says its all-electric seaplane can meet the country's impending ban on fossil fuel domestic flights.

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June 14, 2023

U.S., European Defense Suppliers Play Critical Role in Ukraine

Upgrading aging Russian jets with Western hardware is now making a difference in the air war in Ukraine.

Aircraft

June 13, 2023

Aerospace Eyes Emergence from Depths of Supply Chain Crisis

While the supply chain problem has the aerospace industry grappling with parts and raw materials shortages, signs of relief are beginning to emerge.

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June 13, 2023

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Comlux Completes Its First Wide-Body, an Airbus A330

Comlux Completes Its First Wide-Body, an Airbus A330

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October 11, 2019

Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN

Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN

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August 29, 2019

Pipistrel’s Alpha Electro is an Inexpensive Flight Training Solution

Pipistrel’s Alpha Electro is an Inexpensive Flight Training Solution

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July 17, 2019

Vahana Concept Paves the Way for Airbus's eVTOL Plans

Vahana Concept Paves the Way for Airbus's eVTOL Plans

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July 16, 2019

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Honda Aircraft Go for Launch of HondaJet 2600 Light Jet

Unveiled at the 2021 NBAA convention, the HondaJet 2600 Concept jet is set to achieve certification in 2028.

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June 13, 2023

Aerospace Accelerator Starburst Drives Next-gen Disruption

Starburst looks to cultivate new technologies in advanced air mobility and air traffic management among several other sectors.

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June 13, 2023

Electra Unveils Blown-lift eSTOL Technology Demonstrator

Electra is preparing to start flight testing a technology demonstrator for its nine-passenger, hybrid-electric, ultra-short-takeoff-and landing aircraft.

Aircraft

June 13, 2023

Piaggio Receivership Commissioners Extend Sale Deadline

Prospective buyers for aircraft manufacturer Piaggio now have an extra week to submit expressions of interest, with the deadline extended to June 19.

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June 13, 2023

Duncan Aviation Transforms Legacy Hawker 800XP

Duncan Aviation recently completed a "dramatically modified" legacy Hawker 800XP.

Aircraft

June 13, 2023

Bombardier Offers Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft as a New Way to Buy a Jet—BJT

Bombardier Offers Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft as a New Way to Buy a Jet—BJT

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June 13, 2023

Cirrus Aircraft Set To Go Public with Hong Kong Listing

The U.S.-based, China-owned general aviation manufacturer is looking to raise further capital for expansion plans through an initial public offering.

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June 12, 2023

GE Aerospace’s Roadmap for the Future of Flight

GE Aerospace is developing technologies to reduce CO2 emissions for a more sustainable future of flight

Aircraft

June 12, 2023

Classic Lear Jet Moving into Bombardier Hangar

After sitting on a ramp in Florida for 27 years, Lear Jet 23-003, the first one delivered to a customer, is ready for restoration to begin.

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June 9, 2023

Jetcraft, Bluetail Partner on Cloud-based Recordkeeping

Jetcraft will include Bluetail’s cloud-based aircraft platform and services as part of each owned inventory aircraft sale the business completes.

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June 8, 2023

Rohde&Schwarz makes the skies safe

The full range of aviation competence from Rohde&Schwarz features fully integrated, high performance and scalable trusted solutions

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June 8, 2023

Bringing Connectivity to a Globally Disconnected Fleet

Gogo Business Aviation’s new Gogo Galileo offering fulfills the company’s commitment to delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity to any type and size.

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June 7, 2023

Destinus Says Hypersonic, Zero Carbon Flights Are On the Horizon

Destinus Says Hypersonic, Zero Carbon Flights Are On the Horizon

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June 7, 2023

Phenom 100 Stall Accidents Spur Special Safety Bulletin

Brazil's ANAC has issued a special airworthiness bulletin for the Embraer Phenom 100 light jet following accidents in icing conditions.

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June 6, 2023

Ascend Midsize Jet Joins Textron Aviation Citation Family

Ascend Midsize Jet Joins Textron Aviation Citation Family

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June 6, 2023

PHI MRO Services Now Available 24/7

PHI MRO Services’ Call PHI maintenance support line is live.

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June 5, 2023