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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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New Business Turboprops 2017

New models are in development and mods are in place to give legacy and current models a refresh.

Aircraft

October 9, 2017

Textron, GE Report Progress on Cessna Denali Turboprop

The company is building aircraft structures, and testing is under way for the prop and engines.

Aircraft

October 8, 2017

Global 7000 Prepping for 2018 EIS

The fleet of five flight-test vehicles has flown a total of more than 800 hours.

Aircraft

October 8, 2017

Bombardier Launches New Maintenance, Training Programs

The company is also showing several avionics and interior upgrades.

Aircraft

October 8, 2017

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Pilot Report: Gulfstream G650ER

Large jet handles like a lighter airplane

Aircraft

October 8, 2017

Aircraft Brokers Look for Ethics Guidance in Bizav

Brokers such as Par Avion’s Janine Iannarelli are working with organizations like AMAC to create ethics guidelines for the business aviation industry.

Aircraft

October 8, 2017

Stratos Aims for Higher, Faster

New bizjet single makes NBAA debut

Aircraft

October 8, 2017

Western Aircraft Reaches $1 Billion in Aircraft Sales

The company unveils new retrofit options

Aircraft

October 8, 2017

Pilot Report: Grand Caravan EX

Cessna’s big utility turboprop single is a capable and all-around solid performer.

Aircraft

October 7, 2017

Can You Bend the Wing of a Global 6000?

Bombardier demonstrates “smooth ride” with Flex-o-Meter test of muscle and metal at Henderson Executive Airport.

Aircraft

October 7, 2017

Newly Announced Upgrades Keep Citation Mustangs Competitive

Two major upgrade programs aim to keep Citation Mustang pilots at the forefront of light jet technology and performance.

Aircraft

October 7, 2017

Flying Aboard the Bombardier Challenger 650 Business Jet

Flying Aboard the Bombardier Challenger 650 Business Jet

Aircraft

October 6, 2017

Zunum Details Plans for First Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft

First aircraft would seat 12 passengers and fly as far as 700 miles

Aircraft

October 5, 2017

Silkair Takes First Boeing 737 Max 8

Singapore Airlines subsidiary turns focus to new markets while solidifying wider regional network

Aircraft

October 4, 2017

Boeing Starts Production of 737 Max 7

Schedules call for first delivery in 2019

Aircraft

October 4, 2017

Boeing Rolls Out Singapore Airlines’ First 787-10

Launch customer expects delivery of the airplane during the first half of 2018

Aircraft

October 3, 2017

Amstat Teams Up on New Business Aircraft Valuation Tool

Tool uses current aircraft specs and the same “consistent objective methodology” to value each aircraft.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 3, 2017

Turboprop Single Ops Could Boom in Europe

EASA now allowing Single Engine Turbine commercial operations in Europe has created a new market opportunity for operators.

Aircraft

October 2, 2017

Bombardier Adds Fourth Global 7000 Flight-test Program

All four Global 7000 FTVs took to skies on September 28.

Aircraft

October 2, 2017

WTO Creates Panel To Examine C Series at Behest of Brazil

Trade body to weigh the propriety of some $3 billion worth of government support

Aircraft

September 29, 2017