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Comac Wins Certification of C919

After 14 years of development, China's C919 narrowbody airliner appears nearly ready to enter service.

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September 29, 2022

Eviation's Electric Alice Takes to the Skies for First Time

Eviation's Alice flew for eight minutes, completing two circuits at 3,500 feet, during its first flight in Moses Lake, Washington.

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September 27, 2022

Gulfstream Delivers 500th G650/650ER

In just 10 years since service entry, the 500th Gulfstream G650/650ER has been handed over to a customer.

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September 26, 2022

Boeing Marks Opening of Its Washington Additive Facility

Boeing held an opening ceremony for its new 3D printing facility in Auburn, Washington, on September 23.

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September 26, 2022

Videos

Flying the Dassault Falcon 8X Business Jet

Flying the Dassault Falcon 8X Business Jet

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January 5, 2017

Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 8X Business Jet Interior

Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 8X Business Jet Interior

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December 4, 2016

Top Aircraft Brokers Discuss the Changing State of the Market

Top Aircraft Brokers Discuss the Changing State of the Market

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November 22, 2016

Rebirth of an Airplane - Timelapse of a Global 120 month Inspection

Rebirth of an Airplane - Timelapse of a Global 120 month Inspection

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November 15, 2016

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Pilatus Acquiring U.S. Aircraft Sales/mx Firm Skytech

Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft is expanding its U.S. footprint with the acquisition of Skytech, which has bases in Maryland and South Carolina.

Aircraft

September 23, 2022

Airbus Maintains Outlook of 700 Commercial Deliveries This Year

The European OEM will need to deliver some 320 airplanes over the last four months of the year to meet its target of 700.

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September 23, 2022

Kremlin Proposes Russian Airlines Buy Seized Western Jets

Russian authorities have asked for consultations with local airlines over the possible purchase of Western airplanes that remain in Russia.

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September 22, 2022

Airbus Wins Order for 40 A320neos from Xiamen Airlines

A new 40-aircraft order for A320neos adds to a previous contract for 96 from Xiamen parent China Southern Airlines.

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September 22, 2022

UK Investigating Challenger Uncommanded Flap Deployment

An uncommanded flap deployment above the maximum flaps-extended speed on a Challenger 604 has resulted in several recommendations by the UK AAIB.

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September 22, 2022

Jetcraft Forecasts $66B Used Jet Market Over Five Years

According to Jetcraft's latest forecast, there will be 10,921 business jet transactions worth $66.6B completed from 2022 to year-end 2026.

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September 21, 2022

Jeffries: Used Bizjet Inventory Down 27% from a Year Ago

A report from Jefferies Equity Research shows used jet inventory has dropped by more than 25 percent since last September as prices have risen.

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September 21, 2022

Air India "Transformation Plan" Will Refresh Network and Fleet

Following privatization in early 2022, Air India now intends to add new narrowbody and widebody aircraft through leasing arrangements.

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September 20, 2022

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 Enters Service

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 will make an appearance at 2022 NBAA-BACE in Orlando, Florida next month.

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September 20, 2022

New Saudi Airline Plans Gain Momentum

The perception is that that existing flag carrier Saudia has been unsuccessful in matching the quality of service of the ‘Big Three’ Middle East airlines.

Aircraft

September 19, 2022

Cirrus Plans ‘Innovation Center’ at Duluth HQ

Cirrus Aircraft has secured a 60-year ground lease for its recently acquired building and land in Duluth, Minnesota.

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September 19, 2022

JetNet: Bizjet Prices Remain High as Inventory Ticks Up

After reaching record lows in December 2021, business aircraft inventory is slowly creeping up according to the latest JetNet data.

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September 16, 2022

Bombardier Delivers Global 6000 for USAF BACN Program

The latest Global to go to the U.S. Air Force, a 6000 modified for the BACN program, marks the first delivery under a June 2021 contract.

Aircraft

September 16, 2022

JetNet CEO: Bizav Must Lead on Sustainability

Appearing at his first JetNet iQ Summit as CEO of the host company, Greg Fell called on the industry to adopt sustainable efforts.

Aircraft

September 16, 2022

Northrop Grumman Rolls Out First Australian Triton Surveillance UAV

The high-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft will operate on maritime surveillance duties alongside crewed P-8A Poseidons.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022

Air Belgium Expands Services In the Face of Market Challenges

After a difficult start, the Belgian airline is betting on scheduled passenger services and cargo operations to reach profitability.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022