Union Votes for Embraer Strike if Talks Don't Progress
Metalworkers union in Sao Jose dos Campos demand progress in contract talks.September 18, 2019, 3:00 PMWorkers at Embraer’s commercial aircraft plant in São José dos Campos on Wednesday voted to begin...
View ArticleFour USAF Global Jets Cross 100K Flight-hour Milestone
The Air Force's E-11A fleet comprises a Bombardier Global Express, 6000. and two XRSes.September 18, 2019, 5:50 PMFour Bombardier Global jets in special-mission configuration for the U.S. Air Force...
View ArticleEASA Validates G1000 NXi for Citation Mustang
Minimal downtime for Mustang owners is expected because panel and wire modifications on the light-twin are limited.September 18, 2019, 6:26 PMThe European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has...
View ArticleMitsubishi Aircraft Prepares To Open Montreal Offices
The Japanese company expects to hire some 100 engineering and product development professionals during the first year of operation.September 19, 2019, 12:19 PMMitsubishi Aircraft on Thursday confirmed...
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Assembly for Japan’s First KC-46A Begins; Problems Continue for USAF Program
Japan is the first export customer for the KC-46, and expects to get its first of an initially approved batch of four aircraft in 2021September 19, 2019, 1:42 PMBoeing has begun assembling the Japan...
View ArticleOne Aviation Receives Court OK for Bankruptcy Exit Plan
One Aviation received U.S. bankruptcy court approval for its plans to exit Chapter 11 before year-end under ownership by Chinese-backed Citiking.September 19, 2019, 11:27 AMAfter many fits and starts...
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First F-35s for the Air National Guard
The “Green Mountain Boys” of the Vermont ANG are the first Guard unit to receive the fifth-generation Lightning IISeptember 20, 2019, 6:21 AMOn September 19 a pair of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning...
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China’s Comac Inches Forward, C919 Timeline Still Uncertain
Comac expects six C919 prototypes to have flown by year-end.September 20, 2019, 11:25 AMWhile China’s Comac prepares to fly an additional two C919 prototypes this year, a shifting timeline is...
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Textron's Citation Longitude Gets FAA Certification
Type certification of the super-midsize twin was originally expected in 2017.September 23, 2019, 9:38 AMTextron Aviation’s Cessna Citation Longitude has received its long-awaited FAA type...
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NetJets Takes Its 100th Bombardier Challenger
The delivery of a Challenger 350 to NetJets boosted the fractional provider's fleet of Challenger aircraft to the century mark.September 23, 2019, 11:42 AMBombardier has delivered its 100th Challenger...
View ArticleBombardier Begins Delivery of Special Mission Globals
Germany's air force and long-time Bombardier customer, the Luftwaffe, will operate the aircraft for political and parliamentary transport.September 23, 2019, 12:43 PMBombardier has begun shipment of...
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New Business Jets 2019
Buyers of business jets are embracing new models with compelling value. September 24, 2019, 7:25 AMIf you build it (better), they will come. That seems to be the message the new business jet market is...
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Bombardier's Newest Globals Get Transport Canada OK
Certification comes about 16 months after the Montreal-headquartered manufacturer took the wraps off the 5500 and 6500.September 24, 2019, 8:30 AMBombardier obtained Transport Canada certification for...
View ArticleSyberJet SJ30i Nears First Flight
Revised SJ30 will have new Honeywell avionicsSeptember 24, 2019, 9:16 AMSyberJet Aircraft has completed high-power engine runs on its new SJ30i light jet, has initiated power on taxi testing, and...
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Boeing Cements Air New Zealand Order for Eight 787-10s
ANZ expects to receive Dreamliner deliveries from late 2022 to 2027.September 24, 2019, 11:02 AMAir New Zealand (ANZ) has finalized a contract to purchase eight Boeing 787-10s, the carrier said in a...
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IATA’s de Juniac Urges Harmony in 737 Max Service Return Effort
The global airline trade body calls on government across the world to implement CORSIA and steer away from introducing regional schemes. September 24, 2019, 2:49 PMThe International Air Transport...
View Article737 Max Inspectors Undertrained, Says Special Counsel’s Office
A whistleblower complaint sparking an OSC probe calls into question operational reviews of several other aircraft.September 24, 2019, 3:41 PMA U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) investigation...
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Taiwan Unveils New Advanced Trainer
The AT-5 Yung Yin (Brave Eagle) is a modern derivative of the two-seat version of the F-CK-1 light fighter, but with simplified systems and reduced powerSeptember 26, 2019, 3:23 AMTaiwan’s Aerospace...
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More Rafales for India?
At a time when it prepares to formally accept its first aircraft, India appears likely to sign for a second batch of Rafales in the coming months.September 27, 2019, 3:07 AMA new order for a further 36...
View ArticleMitsubishi Touts Heavy Investment in SpaceJet Support
The Japanese company recruited aftermarket specialists for the SpaceJet M90 largely from Embraer. September 27, 2019, 10:36 AMWhile Mitsubishi Aircraft recently trumpeted an MOU with Mesa Air Group...
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