Aircraft

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.
June 13, 2019, 6:00 AM

Mitsubishi’s MRJ70 Destined for Makeover as SpaceJet M100

The M100 will seat 76 passengers in a three-class configuration and maintain a low-enough takeoff weight to meet U.S. scope clause restrictions.

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JF-17 Thunder
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JF-17 Thunder – Lightning Strikes Twice
The JF-17 is playing a significant role in Pakistan's air defense.
CR929
Jun 14, 2019 - 6:00 AM
Sino-Russian CR929 Has Room for High-tech Input from the West
CRAIC is putting its attention on showcasing the aircraft to a Russian audience.
Norwegian
Jun 14, 2019 - 4:00 AM
Maintenance Ops Face Unsung Effect From Max Grounding
While airlines need to perform certain upkeep on grounded airplanes such as the 737 Max, their maintenance schedules become out of sync.
C919 on ramp
Jun 14, 2019 - 2:00 AM
Flight Deck Woes Still Hampering C919
Comac's new narrowbody continues to face challenges related to program team coordination.
Kodiak 100
Jun 13, 2019 - 1:10 PM
Daher Expands Product Range with Quest Buy
The maker of the TBM series of turboprops, will now have a U.S. presence with the acquistion of the Kodiak 100 airframer.
Gulfstream G600
Jun 13, 2019 - 10:42 AM
Gulfstream's G600 To Make Paris Air Show Debut
The new large cabin twinjet could receive its FAA certification during the show.
Jun 13, 2019 - 6:15 AM
Saab Pulls Gripen E from Swiss Trials, Flies Third Aircraft
Gripen E cannot meet the Swiss requirement to only evaluate aircraft that are currently operationally ready
Jun 13, 2019 - 6:00 AM
Mitsubishi’s MRJ70 Destined for Makeover as SpaceJet M100
The M100 will seat 76 passengers in a three-class configuration and maintain a low-enough takeoff weight to meet U.S. scope clause restrictions.
Saab’s GlobalEye
Jun 13, 2019 - 5:00 AM
GlobalEye On Track for 2020 Debut
The UAE is the launch customer for the modified Global 6000.
MC-21
Jun 13, 2019 - 2:09 AM
MC-21 Ready, But Won't Appear at Le Bourget
Many questions remain over whether the MC-21 can ever compete on the world stage with less Western involvement than originally planned.