New Caledonia Passenger Carrier Aircalin Adds First Airbus 320neo To Fleet
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Posted On: 12/31/2020 10:23:54 AM
The carrier’s newest Airbus will enable it to increase its flight capacity and launch new routes covering the Pacific region. ...
NOAA Receives New Beechcraft King Air 350CER For Special Missions
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Posted On: 12/30/2020 11:52:18 AM
The King Air 350CER aircraft’s extended range and sensor port modifications provide key support for data collection in critical times. ...
SkyWest Airlines Reaches 25 Million Flight Hours Using GE Aviation CF34 Engines
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Posted On: 12/30/2020 10:26:26 AM
The leading North American regional carrier is also the single largest operator of the engines; its fleet employs more than 1,200 CF34-3B, CF34-8C, and CF34-8E engines. ...
Bombardier Announces Large Sale Of Challenger 350 Business Jets
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Posted On: 12/30/2020 8:43:46 AM
Based on 2020 list prices, the order for 10 aircraft is worth $267 million; Bombardier says it is one of the largest orders this year. ...
Diamond Aircraft Celebrates 500th DA40 NG Built At Its Austrian Headquarters
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Posted On: 12/23/2020 4:59:05 PM
The four-seat, single-engine piston airplane is designed for use in flight training schools and by private pilots; Diamond says there are about 2,200 DA40-series aircraft in service around the globe. ...
FAA Certifies Piper Aircraft’s Pilot 100i Trainer, Deliveries Underway
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Posted On: 12/18/2020 12:51:36 PM
The first of eight Pilot 100-series value-priced trainers, introduced last April at the SUN ’n FUN trade show, have been delivered to launch partner American Flyers. ...
Diamond Aircraft’s Upcoming DART-550 Aerobatic Trainer Completes First Flight With GE Aviation H75-A Engine
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Posted On: 12/15/2020 4:33:25 PM
The new engine will give the DART-550 all the power it needs to perform all aerobatic maneuvers, GE says. ...
Dassault Aviation’s All-New Falcon 6X Makes First Public Appearance During Virtual Unveiling Event
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Posted On: 12/14/2020 3:39:28 PM
The aerospace company live-streamed the event from its final assembly plant in France on December 8. ...
Boeing Completes Successful First Flight Of Autonomous MQ-25 Aircraft Equipped With Aerial Refueling Store
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Posted On: 12/11/2020 5:29:15 PM
The aerospace company says the test marks a “significant milestone informing development of the unmanned aerial refueler.” ...
European Airline Ryanair Signs Firm Order For 75 More Boeing 737 MAX Commercial Jets
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Posted On: 12/10/2020 4:05:36 PM
This latest order shortly follows the aircraft being certified to return to passenger service by the FAA and brings Ryanair’s total 737 MAX orders to 210. ...
Textron Aviation Bolsters Beechcraft Turboprop Lineup With Introduction Of New King Air 260
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Posted On: 12/4/2020 5:00:04 PM
The new King Air 260 includes upgrades to both the cockpit and cabin, including the addition of the Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) ThrustSense Autothrottle and a digital pressurization controller. ...
Embraer Installs HEPA Filters On ERJ 145 Jets
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Posted On: 12/1/2020 2:50:25 PM
The filters can capture 99.97% of airborne particles and biological contaminants like bacteria, viruses, and fungi; the first filter kits are set to ship by mid-December. ...
Diamond Aircraft’s DA62 MPP Receives EASA Single Seat Supplemental Type Certificate
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Posted On: 11/30/2020 4:51:27 PM
Diamond will deliver the first aircraft incorporating the STC 62-002 by year’s end to GeoFly, the company’s launch partner for its new DA62 SurveyStar variant. ...
Embraer Partners With Energy Operators EDP On All-Electric Aircraft Project
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Posted On: 11/30/2020 11:03:57 AM
The companies estimate the first test flight of the aircraft, based on the Embraer EMB-203 Ipanema, will take place in 2021. ...
Textron Aviation Completes First Delivery Of Beechcraft King Air 360 Turboprop
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Posted On: 11/18/2020 9:22:12 AM
New customer Stamoules Produce is a family-owned business in California’s San Joaquin Valley specializing in fruit, vegetable, and nut production and harvesting. ...
Thrive Aviation’s Fleet Grows By 3 Cessna Citation Sovereign+ Business Jets To Accommodate A Greater Range Of Customers
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Posted On: 11/17/2020 3:35:10 PM
This acquisition will bring the Nevada-based charter company’s fleet of Cessna Citation jets to 10; the company says increasing demand for private aviation due to the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the acquisition. ...
Embraer & Porsche Develop Exclusive, Limited-Edition Duet Package Featuring Phenom 300E & Turbo 911 S
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Posted On: 11/11/2020 4:41:24 PM
There will reportedly be 10 of the special business jet and legendary sports car pairings, with common design notes both inside and out. ...
Bombardier Prepares To Expand Aviation Apprenticeship Program Following Labor Department Accreditation
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Posted On: 11/9/2020 4:20:24 PM
There are 55 students in the program, and Bombardier plans to recruit 100 additional BAAP students over the next two years. ...
Bombardier Details Shift To Becoming A 'Pure-Play' Aviation Company In Q3 2020 Financial Report
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Posted On: 11/6/2020 3:36:11 PM
Although the company’s Q3 revenues were down 5% year over year to $3.5 billion, business aircraft revenues in particular were up 10% year over year to $1.2 billion. ...
Gulfstream Aerospace Increases High & Long-Range Cruise Speeds For G500 & G600 Business Jets
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Posted On: 11/4/2020 4:30:55 PM
The aerospace company has also upgraded the G600’s full-fuel maximum payload to 2,600 pounds. ...
St. Thomas Flight School UFLYVI Takes Delivery Of Jet Fuel-Powered Diamond Aircraft DA40 NG Trainer
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Posted On: 11/3/2020 12:31:09 PM
UFLYVI owner Matthew Stewart says the new plane will attract students “seeking the safety and comfort of this aircraft.” ...
Bombardier Aviation Announces New Customer Support Center In Melbourne Featuring FBO, MRO & Parts Depot
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Posted On: 10/30/2020 2:39:43 PM
The center will increase Bombardier’s customer service footprint in the Asia-Pacific region by 50,000 square feet. ...
Gulfstream Closing Long Beach Facility, Shifting Service & Completions Work To Van Nuys & Other Locations
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Posted On: 10/29/2020 9:54:11 AM
The move is part of a series of long-range facility modernization investments launched last year, designed to strategically expand its manufacturing and service networks. ...
Gulfstream’s Fifth G700 Business Jet Test Aircraft Completes First Flight
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Posted On: 10/27/2020 12:00:55 PM
The latest step in the upcoming business jet’s flight text program lasted 3 hours, 8 minutes, and reached a cruise altitude of 41,000 feet at Mach 0.89. ...
Textron Aviation Adding Main Landing Gear Repair Process For Cessna Citation CJ Aircraft To Service Offerings
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Posted On: 10/23/2020 4:33:08 PM
Repairing a plane’s main landing gear rather than having to replace it will result in significant operating cost savings for Cessna customers; Textron says it may soon expand the service to other aircraft, as well. ...
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