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NewsUS lawmakers to advance bill to lift civilian supersonic flight ban
Republican and Democrat lawmakers express confidence that bipartisan legislation to overturn the Federal Aviation Administration’s 50-year ban on civilian overland supersonic flight will reach President Trump’s desk
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InterviewUncertainty over Max 10 drove Flydubai A321neo switch: chief
Flydubai chief executive Ghaith Al Ghaith says uncertainty over 737 Max 10 delivery schedules was a major factor behind the long-time Boeing operator’s decision to order the Airbus A321neo. Source: BillyPix Al Ghaith: Many current routes are crying out for more capacity The airline announced a commitment ...
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In depthThe next frontier: UAE’s ambitions in space show no sign of letting up
It may not have had the speed of the race to the Moon in the 1960s, but for a nation that launched its first satellite only at the dawn of this century, the United Arab Emirates’ ascent as a space power has been stellar. Source: NASA Al Neyadi ...
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NewsCAeS pivots towards new blended-wing-body drone as it pauses fuel cell powertrain development
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has unveiled a new hydrogen fuel cell-powered blended-wing-body uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) in a move that marks a significant shift for the UK company’s strategy.
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NewsFAA proposes mandatory V2500 compressor blade replacements after failures
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory replacement of high-pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines following multiple blade failures that caused engine fires and in-flight shutdowns.
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NewsBeta Technologies scores 20-unit CX300 commitment from cargo operator e-Smart Group
Netherlands-based logistics firm e-Smart Group has placed a deposit-backed order for up to 20 Beta Technologies Alia CX300 electric aircraft for delivery from 2027.
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NewsEmirates and Safran to establish seat business in Dubai
Emirates is moving into the aerospace manufacturing business after signing a memorandum of understanding with Safran Seats to establish a new facility in Dubai.
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NewsGA-ATS nears roll-out for initial Do228 NXT twin-turboprops
Dubai air show debutant General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) expects next year to roll out its first two Do228 NXTs, the latest version of the venerable twin-turboprop, as the modernisation programme gathers momentum.
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In depthHit single: Airbus’s A320 finally leaves Boeing’s 737 in its wake
Airbus’s commercial aircraft chief, Christian Scherer, is quietly satisfied about the A320 family’s landmark achievement in overtaking the Boeing 737, its primary rival, in terms of deliveries.
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NewsMira Aerospace completes first public test of solar ApusNeo18 UAV
United Arab Emirates company Mira Aerospace has completed the first public test flight of its solar-powered ApusNeo18 unmanned air vehicle, reaching stratospheric altitudes with an Earth observation payload.
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NewsCzech Police to acquire Sikorsky Firehawks and Black Hawks through Helicopter Alliance companies
Companies under the Helicopter Alliance umbrella have secured a deal with the Czech interior ministry to supply six Sikorsky rotorcraft – three new S-70M Firehawks and trio of refurbished UH-60Ls – for operation by the country’s police.
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NewsDassault targets Falcon 10X maiden sortie in 2026 as 6X ramp-up gains pace
Dassault Aviation has confirmed that its ultra-long-range Falcon 10X business jet will now make its maiden sortie in 2026, with three flight-test aircraft now structurally complete.
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NewsRobinson Helicopter progresses R88 as first test articles come together
Robinson Helicopter is building towards a maiden sortie of its new R88 flagship towards the end of next year, with parts for the first flight-test prototype already in production.
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NewsJazeera prepares to fly A320s fitted with lightweight Expliseat interior
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways has starting taking delivery of an Expliseat interior for its Airbus A320-family jets. French-based Expliseat says the delivery of its lightweight titanium and carbonfibre TiSeat 2X product marks its entry into the Middle East market. It claims the new seats will enable Jazeera to reduce ...
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NewsThe year Middle East carriers lined up to buy Boeing widebody jets
Boeing’s record-breaking Qatar Airways order reflects the manufacturer’s growing dependence on Middle East customers and the Trump administration’s aggressive use of trade diplomacy to secure aircraft sales worldwide.
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NewsRolls-Royce prioritises durability fixes over near-term engine development
Rolls-Royce’s near-term priority will remain the “operational execution” needed to deliver a series of durability improvements across its in-production Trent family of widebody powerplants before turning its attention to new products, according to its commercial engines chief.
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NewsBristow to receive four H160s this month under Milestone lease deal for Nigerian offshore operations
Bristow Group is to take five Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twins on lease from Milestone Aviation to support oil and gas operations in Nigeria.
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In depthGE Aerospace swears by GE9X’s resilience to dust, plans larger Dubai maintenance site
GE Aerospace will open a $50 million maintenance facility in Dubai South in 2027 to support its GE9X engines, as the company emphasises the powerplant’s dust-resistance capabilities ahead of Boeing 777X service entry.
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NewsEmbraer hails ‘turning point’ for E2’s GTF engines
Embraer has hailed a “turning point” for the Pratt & Whitney PW1900G GTF engines that power its E2 twinjets, saying it expects no aircraft to be grounded by related issues by the end of next year.
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NewsAvolon to equip 50 more A320neo-family jets with Leap engines
Irish lessor Avolon has selected the CFM International Leap-1A powerplant for 50 Airbus A320neo-family jets. The company is taking 100 engines under an agreement disclosed during the Dubai air show. Avolon has a fleet of 99 A320neo-family jets with Leap-1A engines – out of a portfolio of 149 – and ...