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EASA Issues Proposed Conditions for 737 Max Return to Service

The European agency published a proposed airworthiness directive that includes conditions beyond those issued by the FAA last week.

Aircraft

November 25, 2020

Supersonic Remains in Distance for Gulfstream

Gulfstream Aerospace president Mark Burns said the company continues to invest in supersonic R&D, but believes the market is 10 years away.

Aircraft

November 24, 2020

Now on Flying Testbed, GE Catalyst Nears Ground Testing

GE Aviation expects to begin ground testing of the Catalyst turboprop engine on a King Air flying test bed in early December.

Aircraft

November 23, 2020

Aerion Teams with Spire Global on Boomless Cruise

Spire Global will provide detailed weather forecasting that will be used to optimize flight planning as part of Aerion's AS2 "Boomless Cruise" technology.

Aircraft

November 23, 2020

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Gulfstream Zooms Along on G700 Flight-test Milestones

The Gulfstream G700 has completed most of the required tests for certification and now is conducting avionics trials.

Aircraft

November 23, 2020

Court Clears Eclipse Sale to AML, but Citiking Appeals

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge singed off for One Aviation's Chapter 11 exit via asset sales to AML Global Eclipse and Nautical Hero Group.

Aircraft

November 23, 2020

TOP FLIGHT AWARDS NOMINEES: New Jets

Technology continues to advance in the business jet market as seen in these Top Flight Awards nominees.

Aircraft

November 20, 2020

TOP FLIGHTS AWARDS NOMINEES: New Turboprops

There were a number of candidates for new turboprops in this year's Top Flight Awards.

Aircraft

November 20, 2020

GippsAero Shuts Down Airvan Manufacturing

India’s Mahindra Aerospace has shuttered its GippsAero subsidiary in Australia that had manufactured the GA8 Airvan.

Aircraft

November 20, 2020

French Navy To Receive Falcon 2000 Albatros Patrollers

The French navy—which currently flies Falcon 200s and 50s—is to continue its tradition of operating Falcon models in the maritime surveillance role.

Aircraft

November 19, 2020

Southwest Airlines Won't Hurry Return of 737 Max

The Covid pandemic makes for a “pretty casual decision” on the timing of Southwest Airlines’ resumption of 737 Max 8 operations.

Aircraft

November 19, 2020

FAA Lifts Grounding Order for Boeing 737 Max

A new order signed by FAA Administrator Steve Dickson paves the way for the Max’s return to service by year-end.

Accidents

November 18, 2020

Boeing Readies Return to Delivery of 737 Max

Boeing has established a dedicated 24/7 operations center for rapid issue resolution and will install expanded onsite specialized teams in five regions.

Accidents

November 18, 2020

Covid Effects Weigh On Bizav 3Q Deliveries

Business jets and turboprops deliveries still lag previous year tallies by double digits, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Aircraft

November 18, 2020

TAG Maintenance Services Adds PC-24 Support

Pilatus Aircraft has authorized TAG Maintenance Services to provide line and base maintenance on the PC-24 twinjet.

Aircraft

November 17, 2020

Jetcraft Releases Pre-Owned Jet Forecast

Despite the havoc wrought by the Covid pandemic, global aircraft brokerage Jetcraft has just released its Five-year Pre-Owned Market Forecast.

Aircraft

November 17, 2020

Hungary Signs for Two KC-390 Tanker/Transports

The KC-390s will provide tactical transport, refueling for Gripen fighters, and medical evacuation capability.

Aircraft

November 17, 2020

Collins Teams with Boom Supersonic on Inlet, Nacelle

The Boom, Collins Collaboration is designed to facilitate cleaner, quieter supersonic flight through inlet, nacelle, and exhaust system technologies.

Aircraft

November 17, 2020

Thrive Grows Citation Fleet with Sovereign+s

The Nevada-based charter operator already has a mixed fleet of Citation twinjets that include the M2, CJ3+, and XLS+.

Aircraft

November 16, 2020

Reno Races In Jeopardy

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) needs $500,000 in donations to continue operations.

Aircraft

November 13, 2020