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In the works: Looking to the future, OEMs continue aircraft development

As expected, the recession has taken a toll on aircraft manufacturers and would-be manufacturers.

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

December 29, 2009

Regent Flies Electric Seaglider with Crew for First Time

Two captains held the prototype 33 feet above the water for 30 seconds

Viceroy glides above the water

Horizon Begins Icing Tests for Cavorite X7 eVTOL

Icing approval would open year-round service to northern communities

Cavorite X7 hovering over snow

Bombardier To Grow Manufacturing Capacity with MHICA Buy

Deal to close this year

MHI Canada Aerospace structures work

Spain and Poland Agree to Buy A330MRTT Tanker Transports

The two NATO allies will purchase seven of the tanker/transport aircraft

Airbus A330 MRTT

GE Aerospace Flies Boeing 747 To Test New Engine Tech

GE Aerospace has tested the GE9X, Leap 1A, Leap 1B, and more with the 747.

GE Aerospace Boeing 747 Test aircraft at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Helsinki Evaluates Hybrid-electric Flight Connections

City officials and a local university are working with manufacturer Electra

Electra's nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short

Zuri Prepares to Fly Hybrid-electric Cargo Drone

Platform offers 100 kilogram payload and 300 nm range

Zuri crewed and uncrewed hybrid-electric aircraft

Jetcraft Bullish on Preowned Business Aircraft Market

Broker says new aircraft production rates and tax changes are key drivers

Aero Friedrichshafen static display