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IOC for Australia’s F-35s Ends Covid-hit Year

Australia has become the seventh nation to declare initial operational capability for its Lockheed Martin F-35s.

Aircraft

December 29, 2020

American Airlines Resumes 737 Max Service

The first 737 Max revenue flight in the U.S. since March 2019 took American Airlines passengers from Miami to New York.

Aircraft

December 29, 2020

Bombardier Captures Sale of 10 Challenger 350s

The order for 10 Challenger 350s from an undisclosed customer marks one of the larger sales of the year, Bombardier said.

Aircraft

December 28, 2020

N219 Turboprop Gains Indonesian Certification

Type approval for the N219 marks Indonesia’s successful return to civil aircraft development.

Aircraft

December 28, 2020

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Traffic Data Recaps Max Grounding and Return to Service

Satellite data from Spire Aviation provides a vivid snapshot of how Boeing's 737 Max was grounded in March 2019 and how it has returned to service.

Accidents

December 23, 2020

Super Hornet Demonstrates Ski Jump Capability

Tests have been undertaken to validate the F/A-18E/F’s ability to launch from the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers.

Aircraft

December 22, 2020

Max Order Moves Alaska Airlines Towards All-Boeing Fleet

Alaska Airlines is adding new orders that will increase its Boeing 737-9 Max to 120 airplanes if all options are taken.

Aircraft

December 22, 2020

NOAA Takes Delivery of Second Beechcraft King Air

Textron Aviation's special missions Beechcraft King Air 350CER will be used for coastal mapping, aerial survey, and emergency response missions.

Aircraft

December 22, 2020

Sustainable D328eco Aims To Lead Turboprop Renaissance

Deutsche Aircraft believes a slow recovery from Covid will inspire airlines to exploit the cost efficiency of turboprop aircraft like its new D328eco.

Aircraft

December 21, 2020

Senate Report Blasts FAA and Boeing Over Max Recertification

The Senate report alleges that Boeing pressured FAA test pilots in human factors evaluation of the 737 Max's Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation.

Accidents

December 19, 2020

Aeromexico Reintroduces Boeing 737 Max

Scheduled service between Mexico City and Cancun marks the start of Aeromexico’s return of six 737 Max 8s to service.

Aircraft

December 18, 2020

Embraer Marks First Praetor 500 Conversion in Europe

Embraer's conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 was completed at the Brazilian airframer's service center at Le Bourget in Paris.

Aircraft

December 18, 2020

Faradair's BEHA Hybrid Aircraft Boosted By Partnerships

Honeywell, MagniX, Cambridge Consultants and Nova Systems named as program partners for Faradair's Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft.

Aircraft

December 17, 2020

Transport Canada Validates 737 Max Changes

Following Thursday’s validation of design changes to the Max, Canadian authorities expect to issue an airworthiness directive in January.

Aircraft

December 17, 2020

Kansas, FAA Agree To Establish Supersonic Test Corridor

The 770-nm corridor would provide a critical testing site for the emerging group of supersonic aircraft.

Aircraft

December 17, 2020

Mountain Aviation Marches Toward 35 Citation X Fleet

Mountain Aviation has taken delivery of its 26th Cessna Citation X.

Aircraft

December 17, 2020

ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Airliner Plans Get $37.7 Million Boost

British Airways, Bill Gates, the UK government and an assortment of venture capitalists are among those supporting ZeroAvia's hydrogen propulsion plans.

Aircraft

December 16, 2020

Ilyushin Il-114-300 Regional Airliner Makes First Flight

The Russian turboprop-equipped version of the Pratt & Whitney-powered Il-114-100 took to the air for the first time from the Zhukovsky airfield.

Aircraft

December 16, 2020

Gulfstream's G600 Enters European Market

Gulfstream handed over a G600 to an undisclosed customer in Europe about six months after it had received EASA approval.

Aircraft

December 16, 2020

Special-mission Gulfstreams Approved for Italy

The two reconnaissance Gulfstreams are believed to be the first of a fleet that could number as many as eight aircraft.

Aircraft

December 16, 2020