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Boeing 737 Max 7 in flight
June 1, 2023, 2:00 PM

Boeing Max 7, 10 Programs Awash in FAA Documentation Work

Strict FAA paperwork requirements continue to hamper progress in certifying the Boeing 737 Max 7 and Max 10.

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SAS plans to operate Heart Aerospace's hybrid-electric ES-30 regional airliner.
May 31, 2023 - 10:23 AM
SAS Taking Bookings for First Electric Flight in 2028
Scandinavian airline SAS plans to be one of the launch operators for Heart Aerospace's Swedish-made ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner.
May 31, 2023 - 8:37 AM
Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'
Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.
Top of 5G cell tower
May 30, 2023 - 4:07 PM
FAA Seeks More Info on 5G Radio Altimeter Interference
Avionics and aircraft manufacturers and operators are being asked to provide test analysis and reports to the FAA as the agency ponders more 5G actions.
Absolute Aviation hangar at Lanseria International Airport in South Africa.
May 30, 2023 - 11:45 AM
Pipistrel Names Absolute Aviation as African Distributor
Pipistrel expands its presence in Africa with the appointment of Absolute Aviation as a distributer.
The first C919 takes off from Shanghai
May 30, 2023 - 10:32 AM
Comac’s C919 Airliner Enters Revenue Service
The first China Eastern Airlines C919 narrowbody airliner entered service on May 28 with a flight from Shanghai to Beijing.
VoltAero is developing the Cassio family of hybrid-electric aircraft.
May 25, 2023 - 8:19 PM
VoltAero Wins Kawasaki Funding for Hybrid-electric Aircraft
Japanese light-engine maker Kawasaki Motors is making an undisclosed investment in the French start-up that is developing the Cassio family of aircraft.
Tradewind branded Pilatus PC-12NGS on airport ramp outside of Pilatus hangar
May 25, 2023 - 9:12 AM
Tradewind Takes More Pilatus PC-12s
Tradewind Aviation has expanded its Pilatus PC-12 fleet to 24 and has more on order.
May 25, 2023 - 8:15 AM
Angola’s Bestfly Executes New European Move
Bestfly's fleet now numbers 27 aircraft.
new Fokker hangar
May 25, 2023 - 8:00 AM
Fokker Unveils New Widebody Hangar for Completions
Fokker Services Group unveils new widebody hangar at EBACE, as the Dutch firm prepares for anticipated surge in completion services.
Dassault 10X interior mock up
May 25, 2023 - 8:00 AM
The 6X Leads Dassault’s Flock of Falcons at EBACE
Dassault Aviation celebrates 60 years of Falcons at EBACE 2023 with the 6X, 8X, and 2000LX on static display, and 10X mockup in Palexpo exhibition hall