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Partnerships Key as Tempest Begins To Take Shape

The UK is forging ties with Sweden, Italy and, increasingly, Japan as development of the Tempest and Future Combat Air System progresses.

Defense Industry Focus Shifts from Farnborough

Preceding the famous trade show, a major defense conference and corporate hospitality at RIAT provide alternative marketing opportunities.

Aviation's Electric Dreams Fast Approach Reality

Several electric aircraft developers and partners supporting them with new propulsion technology expect to see their wares in service within a few years.

Aeralis’s Modular Aircraft Advances Toward the Hardware Stage

Aeralis has seen considerable progress in the development of its modular aircraft concept through a series of high-level agreements.

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Dassault Puts Falcon 8X Business Jet Through Its Paces

Dassault Puts Falcon 8X Business Jet Through Its Paces

Bombardier CSeries Airliner Nears Entry-Into-Service with Swiss

Bombardier CSeries Airliner Nears Entry-Into-Service with Swiss

See How Qatar Airways’ Airbus A380 Delivers Ultra-Luxurious Air Travel

See How Qatar Airways’ Airbus A380 Delivers Ultra-Luxurious Air Travel

Tour the Airbus A350XWB Airliner Demonstrator

Tour the Airbus A350XWB Airliner Demonstrator

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Farnborough Show Set To Boost Conflicted Aerospace Industry

The aerospace and defense community has been through an existential challenge since the 2018 show, and it still faces multiple post-Covid difficulties.

AeroDelft Student Team Flies Hydrogen Phoenix Prototype

The battery-powered prototype aced its initial test flight on June 14, and the full-scale model made its debut taxi run on July 7.

Russia’s Slon Heavyweight Completes Latest Research Cycle

Intended to replace the An-124 Ruslan, the Slon will feature a wider cross section and more powerful engines.

Airbus Creates ACJ TwoTwenty Studio

Buyers of the ACJ TwoTwenty VIP business jet can fully outfit their airplane in Airbus's new creative studio in Toulouse, France.

First flights in the past 50 years (July and August)

These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during July and August, from 1972 through 2021

Daher Begins U.S. Deliveries of the TBM 960

Daher began deliveries of its new TBM 960 to U.S. customers last week, following FAA approval on June 24.

FlightSafety Celebrates Partnership with GE Digital

According to global commercial aircraft accident statistics published by Airbus for 2002-2021, runway excursions ranked third ...

Virtual Engine Trainers Bring Gaming into the Classroom

What would the most comprehensive engine maintenance training look like to you?

Value of Preparedness

Former NASA Astronaut Charlie Precourt Describes Value in Simulator Training from the Shuttle to Civilian Flight.

Airbus Inks Orders for 292 A320neos with Chinese Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines will take A320neo-family jets under the terms of contracts signed in Beijing.

Cessna Delivers Citation Longitude To Japanese Agency

Textron Aviation this week delivered a special-mission Cessna Citation Longitude to the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.

AINsight: Are There Five Buyers Instead of 10?

Actual demand for preowned business aircraft could be obscured by extremely low inventory.

Sweden Orders Two S 106 GlobalEyes from Saab

The two Global 6000-based multi-sensor surveillance platforms will replace the Swedish air force’s two Saab S 100D airborne early warning aircraft.

Start-up Promises All-electric Propulsion For 100-Seater Airliners

H3X is working on a 2.8 MW electric motor drive that it says will have the power density and redundancy needed to convert 50- to 100-seat aircraft.

ICAO Calls on Russia to Cease Dual Aircraft Registration

The UN’s aviation arm resolves to call on Russia to end its infractions of the Chicago Convention.

Feds To Audit FAA Oversight of Boeing 737, 787 Programs

The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General confirmed that it will audit the FAA's oversight of B737 and 787 production processes.

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