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Flying with Garmin’s G5000 Avionics in a Cessna Citation XLS

Flying with Garmin’s G5000 Avionics in a Cessna Citation XLS

Hydrogen Infrastructure Challenges Rival Aircraft Tech Hurdles

Experts believe “clean” production and distribution rank as the biggest challenges to the adoption of hydrogen power by the aviation industry.

Gulfstream: G500 Fly-by-wire Software Fix On the Way

G500 'hard landing event' prompts new AFM limitations on approaches and landings.

First flights in the past 50 years (May and June)

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

Videos

P-51 Mustang Roars Over Le Bourget at Paris Air Show 2015

P-51 Mustang Roars Over Le Bourget at Paris Air Show 2015

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show 2015

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show 2015

Bombardier CSeries Surpasses Performance Expectations at Paris Air Show 2015

Bombardier CSeries Surpasses Performance Expectations at Paris Air Show 2015

Honeywell’s Boeing 757 Flight Test Aircraft Touches Down at the Paris Air Show

Honeywell’s Boeing 757 Flight Test Aircraft Touches Down at the Paris Air Show

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Russian Airlines Maneuver to Keep International Services Alive

New hubs in the south of Russia allow the country’s airlines to serve international destinations with SSJ100s.

Qantas Confirms Orders for Projects Sunrise, Winton

Schedules call for the first Qantas A350-1000 will arrive in 2025 and the first A320XLR/A220-300 in late 2023.

Cirrus Continues To Expand European Footprint

Cirrus is opening a new regional operations office in Rotterdam as sales worldwide continue to grow.

Platoon Aviation’s Fleet Grows To Four Pilatus PC-24s

German charter operator Platoon Aviation received its fourth Pilatus PC-24 late last week at Aero Friedrichshafen.

Apus Aircraft Design Stores Hydrogen in Wing Spar Tanks

Apus Group is developing a family of composite aircraft that will store hydrogen in circular wing spar fuel tanks.

Daher Delivers First TBM 960 During Aero Show

The new TBM 960 has started deliveries, and the model is already sold out through September 2023.

VIP Completions Delivers Biggest Project Yet

The Boeing 767 is one of four projects VIP Completions has delivered to businessman John Ruiz.

Ampaire Seeks New Funding as Surf Air Takeover Scuttled

Hybrid-electric aviation pioneer Ampaire is preparing to launch a Series B funding round after confirming that Surf Air Mobility is no longer acquiring it.

Pipistrel Seeking To Fly Electric Velis Trainer Under New FAA Rules

Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.

Gulfstream G700 Caught in Crosshairs of Max Fallout

Gulfstream G700 certification could be delayed by three to six months due to a new, additional requirement imposed by the FAA.

Boeing Puts Positive Spin on 777X Delay

Delay of first delivery of the 777-9 until 2025 reflects a position of “strength, not weakness,” according to Boeing CEO David Calhoun.

Gulfstream Deliveries Lag, but Sales and Service Shine

Revenues and earnings at General Dynamics’ aerospace unit climbed in the first quarter as higher service income more than offset fewer aircraft deliveries.

Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion

The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.

Flight Design Plans Hydrogen Flight Tests in 2023

Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.

Airbus, ITA Airways To Partner on eVTOL Work in Italy

An agreement between Airbus and ITA calls for recruiting partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL operations in Italy.

Junkers JU-52 Returning to the Skies

The venerable and popular Junkers JU-52 is getting a new lease on life with an updated version planned for entry into service in 2026.

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