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Hermeus Expands Operations, Shapes Flight-test Plan

Hermeus, which is scaling up employment and facilities, is initially planning to test its hypersonic Quarterhorse remote-piloted vehicle without Chimera.

Hermeus Quarterhorse on runway

Aura Aero Wants to Electrify Flight Training and Regional Airlines

The French start-up is developing an all-electric training aircraft called the Integral E as well as a 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner.

Aura Aero's ERA hybrid-electric regional airliner.

Reagan National Airport Launches Runway Rehab Project

Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., has embarked on a two-year runway rehabilitation program.

Aerial view of Washington Reagan National Airport (KDCA)

First Flight for Mission-equipped Compass Call Gulfstream

The Gulfstream G550-based EC-37B is taking over the electronic attack role from the long-serving EC-130H Hercules.

EC-37B Compass Call

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Boeing 737 MAX 8 Airliner Makes First Flight

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Airliner Makes First Flight

February 3, 2016

First Flight of Mitsubishi MRJ Airliner Leads to Program Delays

First Flight of Mitsubishi MRJ Airliner Leads to Program Delays

January 12, 2016

Embraer’s Super Tucano Trainer Set for New Attack Roles

Embraer’s Super Tucano Trainer Set for New Attack Roles

January 7, 2016

Al Fursan, The UAE Air Force Flight Display Team Paints the Skies at Dubai Airshow

Al Fursan, The UAE Air Force Flight Display Team Paints the Skies at Dubai Airshow

November 9, 2015

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NTSB Roundtable To Delve into Runway Incursions

The NTSB is taking a deeper dive into the state of runway excursions and the next steps to curb them during an in-person roundtable meeting.

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy

Manila Starts Air Traffic Upgrades Amid Power Outage Probe

Philippine authorities called for a probe on Tuesday to investigate Manila’s May 1 Terminal 3 power outage a day before air traffic system upgrades begin.

Representatives from several Philippine authorities around conference table

Buttigieg: July 1 Hard Deadline for 5G C-band Radalt Compliance

Airliners not in compliance will be banned from the U.S. in 2024.

5G tower

Perlan 2 Glider Beginning Final Flight-test Campaign

The pressurized, high-altitude Perlan 2 glider is expected to reach a record-breaking altitude of 90,000 feet during the upcoming flight test campaign.

The Perlan 2 glider is pictured in flight.

U.S. Struggles with Sustainable Li-ion Battery Supply Chain

Demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to skyrocket in the coming decade as new electric aircraft fleets take to the skies. Will the U.S. be ready?

Regulations and Government

Archer’s electric two-seat Maker eVTOL technology demonstrator

FAA Activates New, Faster Routes along U.S. East Coast

The 169 new routes activated by the FAA on Monday replaces 'legacy' routes based on ground radar.

Report: Future Aviation Will Require Massive Energy Growth

With the transition from fossil fuels underway in the aviation sector, a study from Atkins looks at the energy demands needed to fuel the future.

Sustainability and Environment

E-fuel test facility

Safran To Lead Open Fan Studies for EU’s OFELIA Project

France’s Safran has agreed to lead a team of 26 industry partners under the EU-led Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking project OFELIA.

Digital rendering of Airbus A380 propulsion demonstrator in flight utilizing open fan technology

Finnish Border Guard Narrows Contest to Three Bizjet Platforms

Force is seeking a surveillance aircraft based on a business jet to replace aging Dornier Do-228 turboprops

Challenger 650 Finland

NASA, Reliable Robotics Partner on UAS Safety

Autonomous aviation company Reliable Robotics partners with NASA to improve safety of remotely-piloted aircraft in the National Airspace System.

A Reliable Robotics Cessna 208 Caravan is pictured in flight.

Boeing To Add 787-10 to ecoDemonstrator Program This Year

The Boeing 787-10 Explorer will test the coordination of navigation across global airspace jurisdictions.

Boeing 787-10 Explorer in flight over islands

FAA Establishes Independent Aviation Safety Review Team

An independent team established by the FAA of six aviation experts will recommend safety improvements in the nation’s air traffic system.

Regulations and Government

US Airways Boeing 737-300 in flight with another airliner overhead

Bell Offering Militarized Variants of All Civil Models

Bell will offer militarized "special mission aircraft" versions of all its civil aircraft models tailored to the needs of the export market.

Maintenance and Modifications

Bell 407M special mission helicopter on display at Army Aviation Association of America Mission Solutions Summit

First Flight for Turkey’s Hürjet Trainer

The advanced trainer is planned to adopt light combat roles in addition to its supersonic training function.

TAI Hürjet

Despite Production Fault, Boeing Maintains Max Rate Guidance

Boeing still expects to raise 737 Max delivery rates to 38 per month by year-end.

Boeing 737 Max production line in Renton, Washington.

EU Countries Agree on ReFuelEU Aviation Plan

An agreement reached Tuesday on the ReFuelEU proposal sets the conditions for codifying decarbonization targets in Europe.

Veuling A320

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