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Nordic Seaplanes Signs for Elfly's Noemi Electric Amphibious Aircraft

Danish charter and scheduled operator could buy up to 15 of the electric seaplanes

Airlines

September 24, 2024

Nexus eVTOL Progressing at Textron eAviation

Four-passenger aircraft could enter service in the 2030s

Aircraft

September 24, 2024

RAF Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft Start Test Flights in the UK

Airborne early warning and control platform is based on Boeing's 737NG airliner

Aircraft

September 24, 2024

Sora and Bath University Start Battery Tests for S-1 eVTOL 'Bus'

All-electric aircraft is expected to enter service with airport shuttle flights

Engines

September 23, 2024

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HAL LCA Tejas Mark 1 Fighter Flypast at Singapore Airshow

HAL LCA Tejas Mark 1 Fighter Flypast at Singapore Airshow

Aircraft

February 18, 2022

Bombardier Global 7500 - Runway Performance

Bombardier Global 7500 - Runway Performance

Aircraft

February 17, 2022

Boeing's 777X Flies at the Singapore Airshow

Boeing's 777X Flies at the Singapore Airshow

Aircraft

February 17, 2022

The First ACJ TwoTwenty Arrives at Comlux, and We Preview Luxury Interior Design Options

The First ACJ TwoTwenty Arrives at Comlux, and We Preview Luxury Interior Design Options

Aircraft

January 25, 2022

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AINsight: Unifying Business Travel Management

Expanding the role of the corporate flight department can help secure its future

Aircraft

September 20, 2024

Fiji Airways Plans To Connect Pacific Islands with Laila VTOL

Odys' blown-wing design is being developed for both uncrewed freighter and piloted airliner roles

Airlines

September 20, 2024

Qdot Choses H3's Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Uncrewed VTOL Aircraft

Oxford University spinoff says propulsion technology could support eVTOL aircraft and business jets

Engines

September 18, 2024

Gulfstream’s G700 Earns Another Certification

The latest authorization brings the new jet's tally to more than 12

Regulations and Government

September 17, 2024

Vertical Splits Stock as eVTOL Aircraft Developer Seeks New Investment

UK eVTOL aircraft developer reports financial results for first half of 2024

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 17, 2024

U.S. Air Force Steps Up Backing for Autonomous Flight Technology

Reliable Robotics wins contract and new funding as rival Merlin steps up flight testing

Avionics

September 17, 2024

Boeing Pays Embraer $150M To Settle Buyout Dispute

Settlement payment confirmed in Securities and Exchange Commission filing

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 17, 2024

Textron Aviation Gets FAA Nod for Manufacturing SMS Plan

Company has a voluntary reporting program for employees, suppliers, and customers

Aircraft

September 16, 2024

Lower Costs, Political Momentum Favor Chinese Advanced Air Mobility

Beijing-based consultant Louis Liu of DAP Technologies provides overview of China's eVTOL prospects

Aircraft

September 16, 2024

AINsight: How To Buy a Bizjet at a Fast Pace

It takes a village to keep a business aircraft transaction on track

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida

Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025

Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

FAA Advisory Circular Addresses Unwanted Reverse Thrust

The FAA's recent amendments to Part 25 airworthiness regulations require system safety assessments for key systems

Regulations and Government

September 13, 2024

Heart Rolls Out Technology Demonstrator for Hybrid-electric Airliner

Full-scale demonstrator is now in ground trials and is expected to fly in the second quarter of 2025

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

DC Aviation Orders First G400 for Charter in Europe

Large-cabin twinjet will join the German operator's management and charter fleet

Charter & Fractional

September 12, 2024

Vertical Completes First Phase of VX4 eVTOL Flight Testing

Next phase will include thrustborne piloted flights at the UK's Cotswold Airport

Aircraft

September 12, 2024