Navy Flies Unmanned Growlers
Boeing and the U.S. Navy successfully flew two autonomously controlled EA-18G Growlers at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. February 5, 2020, 2:11 PMBoeing and the U.S. Navy successfully flew two...
View ArticleTupolev Flies Modernized ‘Blackjack’
The nature of the upgrade to the Tu-160M has not been detailed, but the type is once again making its presence felt in the ongoing Russia-U.S. standoff.February 6, 2020, 4:27 AMRussia’s United Aircraft...
View ArticlePegasus Airlines’ Runway Overrun Results in Three Fatalities
The Turkish low-cost carrier experienced three runway excursions in the past two years, of which two at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.February 6, 2020, 9:47 AMPegasus Airlines on Thursday morning...
View ArticleMitsubishi Confirms Sixth Delay to SpaceJet Certification
Mitsubishi will not now be ready to begin deliveries of its M90 regional jet in 2020. It has yet to confirm a new target date. February 6, 2020, 10:52 AMMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) confirmed a...
View ArticleGulfstream's G700 Mockup Goes on Tour
Gulfstream brought its mockup to Monterey, California on February 4 before it is to next head to Palm Beach, Savannah, and then Europe.February 6, 2020, 11:10 AMLess than four months after taking the...
View ArticleTextron Stands To Gain Much in Bombardier Combo
Combining Bombardier's business aircraft unit with Textron brings much synergy to the maker of Citation business jets, analysts say.February 6, 2020, 12:42 PMA potential combination of Bombardier’s...
View ArticleDespite Costs, Embraer’s Slattery Shows Patience on Boeing JV
The Embraer Commercial CEO awaits the competitive “visibility” airline customers covet. February 6, 2020, 4:36 PMEmbraer Commercial Aircraft CEO John Slattery continues to exhibit exceptional patience...
View ArticleIndia Prepares For New Fighter Tender
Rafales are now being delivered but there are still holes and problems with the procurement cycle.February 6, 2020, 8:00 PMWhile it is hard to believe, next year will mark almost 15 years since the...
View ArticleHonda Aircraft Expanding Asia Footprint
There are great opportunities for light jets in China and the rest of Asia, according to Honda Aircraft. February 6, 2020, 9:00 PMThe HondaJet Elite parked outside the Honda Aircraft chalet (CD15)...
View ArticleComac Travels A 'Distant, Difficult Road' To Future
China sees steady aerospace development amid trade tensions.February 6, 2020, 11:00 PMAs the world contemplates the trade relationship between the U.S. and China, its business as usual for Comac and...
View ArticleBoeing Puts Brave Face on Asia-Pac Narrowbody Prospects
The U.S. airframer’s marketing v-p sees opportunity to meet pent-up demand in China in particular. February 7, 2020, 12:01 AMWhile the continued grounding of the 737 Max will no doubt cast a shadow...
View ArticleDassault Finds Buyers for Belgian Aeronautics Firm SABCA
The French company signed an agreement to sell SABCA to a joint venture between the Belgian state and MRO provider Sabena Aerospace. February 7, 2020, 9:10 AMDassault Group has reached a deal to sell...
View ArticlePilatus PC-24 Clinches Rough Field Certification
Pilatus has obtained rough field certification for its PC-24, allowing the twinjet to take off and land on grass, wet earth, dry sand, gravel, and snow.February 7, 2020, 10:26 AMPilatus Aircraft today...
View ArticleEASA Proposal Updates Large-airplane Cert Rules
EASA has proposed changes to CS-25 certification regulations for transport airplanes to harmonize them with U.S. FAR Part 25 rules.February 7, 2020, 11:26 AMThe European Union Aviation Safety Agency...
View ArticleAsia-Pacific Stakes Claim to Place in Urban Air Mobility Revolution
Several Asia-Pacific companies are making big investments in urban air mobility technology and the region's cities may be early adopters of eVTOL aircraft.February 7, 2020, 8:00 PMElectric vertical...
View ArticleIAI Looks to Build Regional Ties on 2018 HNA Deal
IAI's Aviation Group plans additional supplier and MRO activities related to its agreement with HNA Group.February 7, 2020, 9:00 PMAviation Group, a unit of Israel Aerospace Industries (Chalet N41)...
View ArticlePLAAF Senior Pilot Reveals Poor Performance in Joint Exercise With RTAF
A report details the performance of PLAAF aircraft in Falcon Strike 2015.February 8, 2020, 1:00 AMAn early December 2019 report from inside of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) reveals previously...
View ArticleEmbraer E195-E2 Debuts in Singapore
The Brazilian OEM sees market opportunity for smaller narrowbodies in Asia as airlines prioritize yield over market share.February 8, 2020, 10:06 PMEmbraer’s presence at this year’s Singapore Airshow...
View ArticleSingapore 2020 Aerial Display Practice Runs
The 2020 Singapore Airshow will feature a number of military and civil aircraft in its daily flying display. In the run-up to the airshow, several military teams practiced their aerial display routines...
View ArticleOlder Aircraft Can Be Upcycled To Train Flight Crews
Euramec is giving a new lease on life for older A320 airframes by having them recycled into training equipment for pilots and flight attendants.February 6, 2020, 9:14 AMRecycling older aircraft is one...
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