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Pilatus Kicks Off Flight Tests for KSA's Aeromed PC-24s

The beginning of flight tests of the first of six PC-24s for KSA marked a milestone for the airframer, which kept the program on schedule despite Covid.

Fire Damages Ethiopian Boeing 777F in Shanghai

A Boeing 777G operated by Ethiopian Airlines sustained serious fire damage to its fuselage.

Here’s What We’re Missing With No Farnborough Flying Display in 2020

Here’s What We’re Missing With No Farnborough Flying Display in 2020

Rethink of Aviation's Future Boosts the Case for Electric Aircraft

The race to bring new eVTOL aircraft to market for air taxi services is only part of a wider push to advance plans for hybrid and all-electric aircraft.

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U.S. Air Force To Take Over Turkey’s F-35s

The Pentagon has issued a contract to Lockheed Martin to deliver new-production F-35As to the U.S. Air Force instead of Turkey.

New Report Predicts Slow Recovery for Civil Aerospace

Roland Berger says the next few years will be more of a transition than a recovery for civil aviation, as air transport demand gradually returns.

Tempest On Course To Be an Air Combat Game-changer

While the Tempest has become a trinational program, the UK’s industrial team is already making good progress with technology demonstrations.

Europe On Course for Two Future Combat Programs

While many see a single European FCAS program being the best way forward, national ambitions are suggesting that this will not happen any time soon.

Pandemic Likely to Delay New Aircraft Developments for Years

Industry leaders estimate that the industry won't see any major new aircraft announcements for three to four years as airlines/OEMs struggle to recover.

Typhoon’s E-scan Radar Introduction Months Away

Deliveries of Typhoons with electronically-scanned array radars are approaching, but new development paths are emerging among the original partners.

Embraer Takes Long View Following Boeing Deal Debacle

The reintegration of Embraer’s commercial aviation unit with the wider enterprise has advanced on schedule.

Indonesia Interested in Austria’s Typhoons

In its ongoing search for an F-5 replacement the Indonesian air force has shown interest in the Austrian Typhoons, whose future is far from certain.

Aerion Forms Partnership with Jetex

As a preferred partner, Jetex will work with Aerion on a suite of tailored services for AS2 customers as well as expansion of SAF.

Roland Berger Calls for Incremental Green Steps to Net Zero

Roland Berger this week published a roadmap to get the aviation industry to achieve its net zero environmental goals by 2050.

FAA Ready To Issue NPRM on 737 Max

U.S. authorities expect to propose rulemaking for an AD specifying new 737 Max design changes and crew procedures “in the near future.”

All Systems ‘Go’ for Boeing's Red Hawk Trainer

Boeing is making considerable strides in flight-testing of the T-7A advanced trainer and is on track to meet the program schedule.

Air Baltic Stays Nimble in Face of Covid Uncertainty

Turning to maximizing efficiency of a uniform A220 fleet, Air Baltic sees a return to its pre-Covid business plan’s targets by the end of 2022.

EAG Launches 70-Seat Hybrid-electric Regional Aircraft

UK-based Electric Aviation Group says its 800-nm-range, 70-seat hybrid-electric aircraft will be ready to enter service by 2028.

Aerocor Expands Aircraft Buyer's Guide Library

Aerocor has expanded its digital aircraft library from just the Eclipse 500 to all single-pilot-certified Citations and the Beechcraft Premier I/A.

NetJets Takes Delivery of Capstone Challenger 650

NetJets’ acceptance of its 25th Challenger 650 fulfills more than $10 billion in firm orders placed by the fractional provider between 2010 and 2012.

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