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Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service

Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.

Siam Scenic Cessna C208EX parked on airport ramp

New eVTOL Aircraft Set to Co-exist Alongside Helicopters

Helicopter operators worldwide have started to make plans to add new eVTOL aircraft into their fleets, only in some cases replacing existing rotorcraft.

Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft.

Cessna Citation II: The 'Family Truckster'

"Goofy market" gives new life to legacy Cessna Citation model.

Cessna Citation II

U.S. Air Force Orders First Two E-7 AEW Aircraft From Boeing

The Boeing 737 AEW&C/E-7A has been selected to replace the USAF’s long-serving E-3A Sentry in the airborne warning and control role.

E-7 U.S. Air Force

Videos

The F-35 Fighter Reaches a Key Milestone with the U.S. Air Force

The F-35 Fighter Reaches a Key Milestone with the U.S. Air Force

How SuperJet Helps Airlines Like CityJet to Expand Networks Profitably

How SuperJet Helps Airlines Like CityJet to Expand Networks Profitably

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough

Oil Spill Response Boeing 727 Sprays Farnborough Airshow

Oil Spill Response Boeing 727 Sprays Farnborough Airshow

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Newly Certified HAL 228 Variant Attracts Indian Lessor

A new modification of the Dornier 228 eases market entry barriers and opens fresh revenue streams for Indian lessors.

Embraer and IAI/Elta Launch Cost-effective AEW Aircraft

Technological advances have allowed Elta to develop a small, heavily automated surveillance system that can be carried by the Praetor 600 business jet.

February 28, 2023

Embraer/Elta P600 airborne early warning aircraft.

PAL’s Global 6500-based Maritime Patroller Emerges

While Saab has ceased marketing its Swordfish MPA, a similar aircraft is now being pitched by PAL as competition to Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon.

February 28, 2023

PAL P-6 maritime patrol aircraft.

Brazil's ANAC Approves Cirrus Vision Jet Autoland

Garmin's autoland system for the Cirrus Vision Jet can automatically land the airplane if the pilot becomes incapacitated.

February 28, 2023

Cirrus Vision Jet single-engine jet in flight over clouds

Air India Targets Long Haul Markets, Aims to Challenge Emirates

Orders for 470 Boeing and Airbus aircraft form the basis for a long-haul reprieve by Air India.

February 28, 2023

An Air India Boeing 787-8 takes off from Tokyo Narita Airport in March 2019

UAC To Exit Superjet 100, Investors Eye UAE Production Plant

The sale of 49 percent of SuperJet International to a UAE investment group will see a production plant established in Al Ain.

February 28, 2023

Superjet 100 aircraft operated by Russian airline IrAero

Malaysia Chooses Korean FA-50 As Singapore Adds More F-35s

Coincidentally on the same day, neighbors Malaysia and Singapore announced new buys of combat aircraft.

February 26, 2023

KAI FA-50

UAE Backs Plans for Speeder Family of Air Utility VTOLs

In addition to the first P2 model, Mayman Aerospace is working on new Speeder models including the Micro, Cargo and Endurance Class aircraft.

February 24, 2023

Mayman Aerospace's Speeder VTOL air utility vehicle could have military applications.

Duncan Completes First 7,500-landing Inspection on CL300

Duncan Aviation has completed its first 7,500-landing inspection for a Bombardier Challenger 300, in conjunction with an interior and paint refurb project.

February 24, 2023

Duncan Aviation airframe technicians at work on Challenger 300 7500-Landing inspection

Delivery Delays Pose Fleet Capacity Challenges for Qantas

The Australian flag carrier has had to source second-hand and leased aircraft while it awaits delayed new airliner deliveries from Airbus.

February 23, 2023

Qantas Airbus A350-1000 on taxiway near Qantas hangar facilities while on demonstration tour

China's Haite MRO Joins A321 Freighter Conversion Network

Under an agreement with Elbe Flugzeugwerke, the first A321 passenger-to-freighter conversion project will start at the Tianjin facility later this year.

February 22, 2023

An Airbus A321P2F aircraft during a test flight.

GAMA: General Aviation Aircraft Shipments, Billings Improve in 2022

Turboprop deliveries led the increases in 2022, according to GAMA, while supply chain problems tempered improving business jet deliveries, GAMA reported.

February 22, 2023

TBM 940

South Korean Industry Flies First Two-seat KF-21 Boramae Fighter

The first two-seater version of the Korean fighter to fly is the fourth of six developmental aircraft.

February 21, 2023

KF-21 Boramae fighter

Hindustan Aeronautics Unveils Lead-in Fighter Trainer Project

India’s primary aircraft manufacturer is proposing a highly capable advanced trainer with the potential to be re-roled for operational duties.

February 20, 2023

HAL HLFT-42

Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Up 40% YOY

Pricing is still up 25 percent as used business jet inventories have swelled by 40 percent from a year ago, Jefferies reports.

February 20, 2023

Challenger 604 in flight with landing gear down

Safran Tests 'More Electric' Turboprop

The Tech TP technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power.

February 17, 2023

Safran Helicopter Engines maintenance tech closing engine cowling on TP Tech technology demonstrator aircraft.

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