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Daher Predicts Record Year For TBM Sales

Daher's TBM turboprops already sold out for 2021.

Airbus Launches Freighter Version of the A350

The A350 freighter derivative would enter service in 2025 though Airbus has not yet announced a launch customer.

SkyCourier Makes Public Debut at AirVenture

The size of the Cessna SkyCourier impressed curious onlookers during its brief visit to EAA AirVenture 2021.

Blackfly Flies at AirVenture Show Center

The flight of Opener's Blackfly eVTOL aircraft added a new twist to the EAA. AirVenture airshow lineup.

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Deliveries Lag But Orders Surge in 2Q for Gulfstream

Gulfstream had a book-to-bill ratio of 2.1:1 in the second quarter even though unit shipments dropped to 21.

Boeing Sees Chinese Max Certification by Year-end

While political risks remain a consideration, Boeing CEO David Calhoun expressed a belief that China has more to gain than lose by certifying the 737 Max.

Record Number of Aircraft Swarm EAA AirVenture

EAA lands record number of aircraft in days leading up to AirVenture.

Epic Begins Deliveries of E1000 GX Turboprops

Epic plans to deliver 14 of its E1000s this year.

Icon Bringing Certified A5 to GA Market

Icon Aircraft plans later this year to achieve FAA Part 23 certification of its A5 amphibious airplane, in the primary category.

EU Approves AerCap-Gecas Leasing Group Merger

European Union antitrust regulators green-light the combination of world’s two largest aircraft lessors without concessions.

Blackhawk Marks STC Milestone

Blackhawk Aerospace's milestone STC covers its XP67A Engine+ upgrade for the Beechcraft King Air 300.

Diamond Debuts DA50 RG Single at AirVenture

Diamond Aircraft's DA50 RG will debut this year at AirVenture; deliveries are expected to begin next year.

KinectAir Offering Frax Shares in VoltAero Cassio

Private aviation platform KinectAir is offering fractional shares in VoltAero’s Cassio hybrid-electric airplane.

Single Bidder Enters Final Negotiations for Piaggio

The Italian Ministry for Economic Development has approved moving into final negotiations for Piaggio with a binding offer expected in about a month.

Dassault Sees Slide in Shipments but Spike in Sales

Dassault Falcon deliveries dropped to six units in the first half, but the company captured 25 orders for its business jet line at the same time.

Cape Air Prepares To Operate Eviation's Alice Electric Commuter

The New England-based regional airline sees strong benefits from electric aircraft services but admits the business case for the switch is not yet proven.

Colibri: Preowned Bizjet Inventory Reaches Historic Low

Inventory of preowned business jets has reached record lows, according to market analysis by private jet broker Colibri Aircraft.

Airbus Delivers First A350 from Chinese Completion Center

Delivery of an A350 from the Tianjin completion and delivery center marks a new milestone in Airbus’s partnership with China.

Electrification, Automation Could Transform Regional Air Service

Experts says more energy-efficient propulsion and autonomous flight technology could significant cut the cost of carrying a smaller numbers of passengers.

FAA OKs QTA's Composite Inlet for Gulfstream G350/450

Quiet Technology Aerospace (QTA) carbon fiber engine inlet replacement barrel has been STC’d for the Gulfstream G350 and G450.

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