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Gulfstream Delivers Special-missions G550 'Oron' to Israel

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered a special-missions G550 to the Israeli Air Force for surveillance operations.

Piper Aircraft Plans Safe Exhibit Experience at Sun ‘n Fun Expo

Piper Aircraft said it will exhibit next week at the 2021 Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Florida.

Wisk Sues Archer, Alleging eVTOL Patent Infringement

In a lawsuit, Wisk Aero alleges that several of its former employees passed intellectual property to Archer after joining the company.

Pilatus Expands UAE Component Work for PC-24

Mubadala-owned Strata received a seven-year agreement covering pylon fairings, bullet fairings, tail cones, and other parts for the Pilatus PC-24.

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Textron Aviation Delivers 600th CJ3-series Jet

The CJ3 is part of the CitationJet family of single-pilot jets and was introduced to the market at NBAA-BACE in 2002.

Jet Aviation Obtains Saudi Arabian Part 125 Certification

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation requires the certification for all privately operated business jets based there.

British Airways Backs ZeroAvia's Plan for Hydrogen Airliner

ZeroAvia's plan for 50- and 100-seat hydrogen-powered airliners are advancing alongside several other new hybrid-electric and electric aircraft.

$830M IPO To Fund Lilium's Seven-seat eVTOL

Lilium is pursuing a Nasdaq listing through a merger with special acquisition company Qell as it works to launch commercial services from 2024.

Airbus’s Faury Pushes for Coordinated Sustainability Efforts

While Airbus pursues a hydrogen-powered airplane design, creating the conditions for its application must take priority.

Gulfstream Reveals Numerous G280 Upgrades in Works

Emphasizing that Gulfstream is committed to the G280 program, president Mark Burns discussed a range of product development underway for the model.

Daher Unveils More Upgrades for Kodiak 100

Daher announced the Series III version of the Kodiak 100 that adds more enhancements and standard features to the utility turboprop.

Flight Testing a Dassault Falcon 7X with Rafale Fighter Tech

Flight Testing a Dassault Falcon 7X with Rafale Fighter Tech

Aerion Targeting Mach 4 and 7,000-nm for 50-passenger AS3

Aerion said its second supersonic aircraft, the 50-passenger Mach 4 AS3 airliner, will benefit from its partnership with NASA Langley.

Southwest Airlines Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 7s

The latest batch of Boeing narrowbodies on order from Southwest calls for first deliveries in 2022.

Russian Engines Remain Key Issue for Ilyushin Il-114-300

Common Klimov engines in the Il-114 and Il-112 airlifter continue to present concerns.

Bombardier Delivers 50th Global 7500

The milestone Bombardier Global 7500 delivery comes a little more than two years after the aircraft entered service at the end of 2018.

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3D Printing Delivers Big Cost Savings for Components Maker

Senior Aerospace has invested in the latest Stratasys 3D printers to make parts such as air ducts more cheaply and quickly, and at half the weight.

Finnair Plans To Electrify Fleet with Heart ES-19 Aircraft

A dozen airlines have now signed letters of interest covering potential orders for more than 300 of Heart Aerospace's all-electric 19-seat aircraft.

Savage Cuts for the RAF in UK Defense Review

Speculation prior to the UK defense review suggested F-35 acquisition would be pegged at 48, but purchases will continue, although likely to be limited.

Fujino To Receive AIAA Award for HondaJet Innovations

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics will present its 2021 Reed Aeronautics Award to Honda Aircraft president and CEO Michimasa Fujino.

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