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VistaJet Forecasts 1,400 Hours Per Year for Global 7500s

VistaJet is forecasting that its four Bombardier Global 7500s will each log 1,400 flight hours in their first year of operations.

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November 29, 2021

Textron's eVTOL Aircraft Plans Are Still In the Balance

Textron confirmed that its Nexus eVTOL is a technology testbed, rather than an active program as it continues to assess its advanced air mobility options.

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November 26, 2021

Gripen E Fighter Moves into Serial Delivery Phase

Deliveries of the second-generation of the Swedish multi-role fighter will begin shortly to the Brazilian and Swedish air forces.

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November 26, 2021

Sukhoi Pitches VIP Superjet 100 as Aurus Bizliner

Russia hopes for a stable demand for its Aurus bizliner, which is based on the Sukhoi Superjet 100 platform.

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November 24, 2021

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JetBlue Ventures Buys Into Travel Industry Transformation

JetBlue has made significant early-stage investments in aviation technology start-ups like eVTOL aircraft developer Joby and Universal Hydrogen.

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November 24, 2021

Brazil Tax Agency Orders Auction of Falcon 2000

A Dassault Falcon 2000, one of nine business jets seized in 2012 on charges of evading import tax, goes to auction December 15 in Brazil.

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November 23, 2021

Beechcraft Denali Completes First Flight

The first flight of the Beechcraft Denali lasted 2 hours and 50 minutes on Tuesday.

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November 23, 2021

NASA Supersonic Demonstrator Heads To Final Assembly

The NASA/Lockheed Martin X-59 supersonic research aircraft recently was removed from the jig and is undergoing testing for final assembly.

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November 22, 2021

Airbus Inks Second Deal for New A350F Freighter

CMA CGM Group signs a memorandum of understand covering four A350Fs.

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November 19, 2021

Dubai’s Five Group Orders First Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty

Dubai-based real estate, hospitality, investment, and philanthropy group Five has purchased what will be the first-ever VIP-configured A220.

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November 19, 2021

Challenger 650 To Join NetJets European Fleet

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is one of NetJets' most-requested aircraft in Europe.

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November 18, 2021

GAMA: Airframers Continue Strong Post-Covid Rebound in 3Q

General aviation manufacturers continued their strong rebound from the Covid pandemic slump in the third quarter.

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November 18, 2021

Indonesia Signs Up for A400M Airlifters

Having discussed the issue for some time, the Indonesian air force has ordered the A400M, and holds an option to come back for more.

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November 18, 2021

China's Amber Aviation To Build Fleet with NetJets' Help

NetJets is an investor in Amber Aviation and as part of the investment will transfer 20 large-cabin jets from its fleet to the Chinese bizav company.

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November 17, 2021

Embraer Improves Mx Intervals on Legacy 600/650, Lineage

Maintenance interval changes on the Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 and Lineage 1000 are expected to lower maintenance costs, improve aircraft availability.

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November 17, 2021

Political Heat is Driving the Sustainability Beat, Says Raytheon

Raytheon's engines, aircraft systems, and defense divisions are leveraging multiple technologies to reduce their customers' environmental impact.

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November 16, 2021

No Animals Harmed in Making of this Helicopter

Airbus Corporate Helicopters delivered an ACH145 with a “fully vegan” interior for an “ethical fashion” pioneer.

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November 16, 2021

Flydubai Max 8 on Display in Dubai

Flydubai is showcasing the interior of its new Boeing Max 8 on the Dubai Airshow ramp, along with new livery features marking the UAE’s 50th anniversary.

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November 16, 2021

Russia’s Aurus VIP Superjet Lands in Dubai

Irkut is co-promoting its Aurus SSJ100 bizliner and forthcoming MC-21 airliner at the Dubai Airshow.

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November 16, 2021

Embraer Wins Order for Up to Six E175s from Overland Airways

Embraer’s sale of as many as six airplanes to Overland Airways could reach a book value of $299.4 million.

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November 16, 2021