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IAI to Launch Boeing 777 Conversions in Abu Dhabi in July

This year's projection of about 200 conversions industrywide appears likely to mark a record.

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June 16, 2023

Embraer Defense & Security Eyes European Expansion

Several important achievements for Embraer this year included receipt of the Final Type Certificate for the C-390 Millennium.

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June 15, 2023

Pipistrel Names Absolute Aviation as African Distributor

Pipistrel expands its presence in Africa with the appointment of Absolute Aviation as a distributer.

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June 15, 2023

PLA Exercises Raise Further Fears of a Chinese Attack on Taiwan

The People’s Republic of China is intensifying intimidation of its island neighbor Taiwan.

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June 15, 2023

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How Bombardier’s Soleil Lighting Helps You Beat Jet Lag in the Global 7500

How Bombardier’s Soleil Lighting Helps You Beat Jet Lag in the Global 7500

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October 14, 2019

Comlux Completes Its First Wide-Body, an Airbus A330

Comlux Completes Its First Wide-Body, an Airbus A330

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October 11, 2019

Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN

Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN

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August 29, 2019

Pipistrel’s Alpha Electro is an Inexpensive Flight Training Solution

Pipistrel’s Alpha Electro is an Inexpensive Flight Training Solution

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July 17, 2019

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AIA Chief Warns of Sustained Shortage of Labor

American aerospace and defense manufacturers headed to the Paris Air Show hold large order books but face continued supply chains disruptions.

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June 15, 2023

Russian Aerospace Forces a Shadow of Former Self

Ukrainian defenses are exposing weaknesses in Russia’s air power.

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June 14, 2023

Clean Aviation Projects Point to a Hydrogen Regional Airliner

Companies including Honeywell, Textron-subsidiary Pipistrel, Collins and Safran have taken lead roles in multiple European Union-backed developments.

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June 14, 2023

Tecnam and Rolls-Royce Scrap P-Volt Electric Aircraft

Current battery technology is not cost-effective for commercial flight operations due to useful life limits, according to Tecnam and Rolls-Royce.

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June 14, 2023

Norway's Elfly Launches Noemi All-electric Seaplane

Norwegian start-up Elfly says its all-electric seaplane can meet the country's impending ban on fossil fuel domestic flights.

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June 14, 2023

U.S., European Defense Suppliers Play Critical Role in Ukraine

Upgrading aging Russian jets with Western hardware is now making a difference in the air war in Ukraine.

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June 13, 2023

Aerospace Eyes Emergence from Depths of Supply Chain Crisis

While the supply chain problem has the aerospace industry grappling with parts and raw materials shortages, signs of relief are beginning to emerge.

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June 13, 2023

Honda Aircraft Go for Launch of HondaJet 2600 Light Jet

Unveiled at the 2021 NBAA convention, the HondaJet 2600 Concept jet is set to achieve certification in 2028.

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June 13, 2023

Aerospace Accelerator Starburst Drives Next-gen Disruption

Starburst looks to cultivate new technologies in advanced air mobility and air traffic management among several other sectors.

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June 13, 2023

Electra Unveils Blown-lift eSTOL Technology Demonstrator

Electra is preparing to start flight testing a technology demonstrator for its nine-passenger, hybrid-electric, ultra-short-takeoff-and landing aircraft.

Aircraft

June 13, 2023

Piaggio Receivership Commissioners Extend Sale Deadline

Prospective buyers for aircraft manufacturer Piaggio now have an extra week to submit expressions of interest, with the deadline extended to June 19.

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June 13, 2023

Duncan Aviation Transforms Legacy Hawker 800XP

Duncan Aviation recently completed a "dramatically modified" legacy Hawker 800XP.

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June 13, 2023

Bombardier Offers Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft as a New Way to Buy a Jet—BJT

Bombardier Offers Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft as a New Way to Buy a Jet—BJT

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June 13, 2023

Cirrus Aircraft Set To Go Public with Hong Kong Listing

The U.S.-based, China-owned general aviation manufacturer is looking to raise further capital for expansion plans through an initial public offering.

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June 12, 2023

GE Aerospace’s Roadmap for the Future of Flight

GE Aerospace is developing technologies to reduce CO2 emissions for a more sustainable future of flight

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June 12, 2023

Classic Lear Jet Moving into Bombardier Hangar

After sitting on a ramp in Florida for 27 years, Lear Jet 23-003, the first one delivered to a customer, is ready for restoration to begin.

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June 9, 2023