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Embraer Deliveries Rebound To 34 in Second Quarter

Embraer's executive jet shipments jumped seven units to 20 in Q2, while commercial deliveries were up 10 to 14.

Textron Aviation Realigns Denali under Beechcraft Brand

Textron Aviation’s new Denali turboprop single will now be branded as a Beechcraft as part of the company's high-performance turboprop product lineup.

Dassault Hands Over First Rafale to Greece

The first six Rafales for Greece will remain in France for a while to train Greek aircrew and technicians.

Surf Air Mobility Bets Big on Hybrid-electric Caravan

Surf Air Mobility plans to STC an electric-hybrid powertrain for its newly ordered fleet of Cessna Grand Caravan EXs.

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Cirrus Aircraft's Vision Jet Gets Another Upgrade

Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled an upgraded G2+ Vision Jet with optimized engine performance, Gogo in-flight connectivity, and new exterior paint options.

New Sukhoi Fighter Design Unveiled at MAKS

Russia’s latest fighter design is focused primarily on export sales, although could receive a small domestic order to boost its marketability.

First Super Tucano Light Attackers Delivered to Nigeria

The light attack aircraft are being procured as part of a build-up of attack assets to counter extremist forces in the north of the country.

Honda Aircraft Delivers First HondaJet Elite S

First delivery of the HondaJet Elite S went to an undisclosed customer.

Stratos 716X To Make Public Debut at AirVenture

Stratos will initially offer the 716X single-engine jet as a kit.

FAA Calls For Boeing 737 Cabin Pressure Switch Inspections

An FAA airworthiness directive was issued to assess the risk of dual-switch failures in 737 airliner cabin pressure systems.

Embraer Improves Legacy 600/650 Mx Intervals

Embraer's worldwide fleet of Legacy 600s and 650s totals 265.

NASA Retires Last Flying S-3 Viking

The delivery of the aircraft to the San Diego Air and Space Museum brings the flying career of the S-3 to a close after nearly 50 years.

Epic E1000 GX Obtains FAA Nod

Epic Aircraft’s new E1000 GX, which includes the Garmin GFC 700 and Hartzell five-blade composite prop, has received FAA approval.

Global Flight Data Highlights Harsh Realities of Covid Impact

Airlines continue to face uncertainty over possible longer-term changes to the air transport market, partly due to different rates of Covid vaccination.

Russian Government Issues New Plan To Boost Airliner Output

The Irkut MC-21 and SSJ100 would become the main beneficiaries of a $25 billion allocation from the Russian government.

Leonardo Delivers First TH-73A Trainer Helicopter to U.S. Navy

Leonardo Delivers First TH-73A Trainer Helicopter to U.S. Navy

Covid Brings Flood of Supply to Aircraft Recycling Business

The pandemic’s implications for aircraft recycling range from more momentum to paralysis.

Additive Manufacturing Gains Altitude as Technology Matures

More aerospace companies are looking to exploit the design flexibility, cost efficiency, and greater sustainability delivered by additive manufacturing.

New Quality Problem Further Delays Boeing 787 Deliveries

Boeing engineers found gaps between two sections of the 787’s forward pressure bulkhead, requiring new inspections and repairs.

United Airlines Backs Heart's Plans For Electric Regional Airliner

Heart Aerospace now says it has commitments for more than 400 of its ES-19 electric aircraft, which will carry 19 passengers up to around 250 miles.

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