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Gulfstream 2Q Deliveries Up, but Sales Dogged by Covid

In the second quarter, Gulfstream handed over 32 airplanes—one more than a year ago—but sales remained "difficult" due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

NASA X-Plane Provides New Vision

The NASA X-59 will fly with an eXternal Vision System in lieu of a forward-facing window.

First Five Rafales Depart for India; More A330s for France

Nearly four years after contract signature, the first five Dassault Rafales for India are due to touch down in the country.

Second-quarter Airliner Deliveries Sink to Historic Low

UK industry group ADS reports that Airbus and Boeing delivered 94 airplanes combined in the second quarter.

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Sabrewing Aims To Start Flight Tests for Rhaegal eVTOLs

Type certification plans for the first Rhaegal eVTOL aircraft have been pushed back into the first quarter of 2022.

Spirit Aero To Expand Work on Aerion Supersonic AS2

Under a new MoU, Spirit AeroSystems will design and build the Aerions AS2 forward fuselage, building on an earlier agreement covering preliminary work.

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Gulfstream Hits Triple Digits on G700 Flight Testing

Gulfstream Aerospace has taken its G700 past its maximum cruising speed and altitude as part of its new flagship's flight test program.

China Flies AG600 from the Sea, Suggests Assault Ship Could Operate Aircraft

The successor to the Harbin SH-5 amphibian in People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) service is making progress toward service entry.

Embraer Extends Phenom Mx Intervals

Embraer's scheduled maintenance requirements for the Phenom 100 and 300 light twinjets have been extended by 200 flight hours.

Boeing’s Freighter Conversion Programs Enjoying a Renaissance

Covid effects have driven a need for more cargo capacity around the globe.

Airbus Makes Final Overture To End WTO Dispute

The governments of France and Spain have agreed to amend repayable launch investment contracts for the Airbus A350.

FAA Grants Production Certification to Epic for E1000

Leading up to production certificate approval, the FAA worked with Epic to develop remote audit processes to assist with the review during the pandemic.

Embraer Wins Certification for Extra Cargo in RJs, Turboprops

Brazilian authorities have given the green light for E-Jets, ERJ-145s, and EMB-120s to carry supplemental cargo.

Blackhawk's King Air 350 XR Upgrade Kit Gets FAA Nod

Blackhawk Aerospace has received FAA STC approval for its XR Upgrade Kit for the King Air 350-series twin turboprop.

EmbraerX Starts Simulator Tests for New eVTOL Aircraft

EmbraerX is stepping up development of a four-seat, all-electric eVTOL, while also preparing a concept of operations for urban air traffic management.

Covid Dents F-35 Production as Development Continues

The global pandemic has inevitably hit production rates for the F-35, but Lockheed Martin hopes to begin clawing back lost time in the fall.

Collins Actuation Systems Joins AS2 Design Team

Collins Aerospace will design and develop the flight control actuation systems for Aerion Supersonic's AS2 Mach 1.4 jet.

Collaboration Between ‘Old’ and ‘New’ is Key to UAM Success

Some observers say established aircraft manufacturers are better placed than startups to make a success of urban air mobility in the long run.

New Study Projects UAM Market at $80 Billion by 2050

A new report maps out the size and timeline for the urban air mobility market, with airport shuttles and intercity flights seen as big earners.

Global 5500 Enters U.S. Market with Delivery to Unicorp

Sixteen years after it received the first Learjet 60 to be completed in Wichita, Unicorp took delivery of the first U.S-bound Bombardier Global 5500.

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