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Brazil To Cut KC-390 Airlifter Order

Brazil has opted to reduce its current order for 28 KC-390 tanker/transports, citing pandemic-related budgetary issues.

Electric Business Aircraft Development 'Creeping Up'

Between flight shaming and corporate clients interested in leaving a smaller carbon footprint, the push for electric aircraft is likely here to stay.

Croatia Selects Rafale for Fighter Requirement

The selection of second-hand Rafales brings an end to a long-running search by Zagreb for a MiG-21 replacement.

Jet Aviation Delivers First VIP-completed BBJ Max

Jet Aviation has redelivered the first-ever BBJ Max to an undisclosed customer.

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Eclipse Aerospace Rises Once Again

The resurgent company is focused on supporting customers and upgrading aircraft for a European fleet buyer.

Airbus Plans for Big Boost of A320 Production Rates

Suppliers of Europe’s dominant commercial aircraft OEM received notice to prepare for a 40 percent increase in A320 rate by the second quarter of 2023.

Boeing Settles with FAA on 737 Penalties

The FAA has levied $17 million in penalties on Boeing stemming from production issues raised in 2019.

Alliance To Bring Electric Caravan Flights to New York City

An alliance between Lima NY, Blade Urban Air Mobility, and Magnix will see Lima convert its Caravan seaplane fleet to all-electric.

C&L Wins Deal for ERJ-135/145 Semi-private Conversions

C&L Aviation Services has signed a contract for multiple ERJ-135 and -145 “semi-private” aircraft modifications.

Dassault's 6X Service Entry Prep Includes Product Support Effort

Dassault Aviation's Falcon 6X is expected to enter service in 2022, and the company is already preparing support activities.

U.S. Air Force’s Newest Fighter Completes First Exercise

Participation in Northern Edge in Alaska provided the combined F-15EX Eagle II test team with a chance to wring out the new fighter in a major exercise.

Honda Aircraft Unveils Upgraded HondaJet Elite S

The Elite S is the latest version of the HondaJet and adds more range and new communications and safety features.

Boeing Inks New Max Deal with SMBC Aviation Capital

A new contract with SMBC marks the second sale of the 737 Max in two weeks.

Embraer Takes RJs to Semi-private Cabin Configurations

An STC being developed by Embraer would allow its company-owned service centers to perform the semi-private cabin configurations on all ERJ 145s.

Embraer Sees E-Jets Advancing Air Transport’s Covid Recovery

As the pandemic wanes, Embraer Commercial Aircraft CEO Arjan Meijer looks toward the start of a recovery in 2021 and beyond.

Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing

Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing

'Royal Barge' Bizliner Robustness Tested by Pandemic

Covid has pressured bizliner activity in the Middle East, but the aircraft remain durable.

Embraer Delivers 600th Phenom 300

Embraer's Phenom 300 light jet fleet operates in more than 35 countries and has accumulated more than 1.2 million flight hours.

Tuskegee Airmen's RedTail Academy Buys Piper Trainers

Two Piper Pilot 100i aircraft will help launch the Tuskegee Airmen RedTail Flight Academy, which will provide flight-training opportunities for minorities.

Supersonic Bizjet Developer Aerion Halts Operations

Cites lack of available financing for its decision to cease operations.

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