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NewsAirbus formally opens second Mobile A320-family assembly line
Airbus has formally opened its second A320-family final assembly line at its US plant in Mobile. The airframer’s latest assembly facility is part of its effort to raise monthly production of A320neo-family jets to 75 in 2027. Airbus inaugurated its first Mobile A320 line in 2015 – delivering the first ...
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NewsHoneywell forecasts 8,500 business jet deliveries worth $283bn in coming decade
Honeywell expects strong growth trajectory as manufacturers accelerate production of ultra-long-range, large-cabin aircraft to meet surging demand from fractional operators and private buyers.
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NewsCessna Citation Ascend makes first public appearance at NBAA show
Textron Aviation displays Citation Ascend publicly for first time at NBAA Las Vegas, with certification of the XL refresh described as imminent.
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NewsGulfstream returns to NBAA after hiatus, highlighting wholesale fleet refresh
Gulfstream has returned to the NBAA business aviation exhibition after several years of absence, showcasing its new G300 super-midsize jet that executives say completes a decade-long modernisation of the manufacturer’s aircraft lineup.
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NewsElectra selects Evolito motors for EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft
Virginia-based Electra has selected UK motor manufacturer Evolito to supply electric propulsion units for its nine-passenger EL9 hybrid aircraft, which features eight wing-mounted propellers and ultra-short take-off capabilities.
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NewsPearl 10X powers towards certification milestone as Rolls-Royce wraps up test phase
Rolls-Royce has completed all the certification testing for its developmental Pearl 10X engine and is now working to submit the required reports to the European regulator.
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In depthSkyryse debuts touchscreen flight automation system at NBAA-BACE
NBAA-BACE debutant Skyryse says its retrofittable fly-by-wire system can make almost any GA aircraft safer to fly by reducing cognitive overload.
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In depthBoom courts business aviation market amid renewed interest in supersonic flight
Supersonic airliner developer Boom is making its NBAA-BACE debut this year, with rival Spike also advancing its quest to build a business jet capable of flying faster than sound. But is there a market and are the multiple technological challenges surmountable?
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In depthSelling space: Airbus Corporate Jets maintains high hopes for ACJ TwoTwenty
For Airbus, the ACJ TwoTwenty’s generous interior is what sets it apart from traditional large-cabin competitors. Four years after its launch, the A220-based business jet has had a modest impact on the market, but could that be about to change?
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NewsRevived Piaggio targets stateside success with P180 twin-turboprop
After seven years in the bankruptcy protection wilderness, the manufacturer of the Avanti is at NBAA-BACE, bullish about reviving its fortunes in its key North American market.
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NewsGE Aerospace begins dust-ingestion tests for CFM open-rotor engine
GE Aerospace has started dust-ingestion tests for its open-rotor engine compact core, conducting durability assessments earlier in development than previous programmes to address maintenance challenges experienced with current-generation powerplants.
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NewsAirbus services forecast illustrates rise of digital and connectivity technology
Airbus expects a four-fold increase in the number of digitally-connected aircraft in the next two decades, and forecasts that digital and connectivity will be the fastest-growing sector of its services business over the period. The sector is currently worth $9 billion but Airbus – in its latest services outlook – ...
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NewsBusiness aviation sector wants stronger privacy amid concerns of flight data’s misuse
Business aviation advocates want greater protection of the personally identifiable information associated with private aircraft tail numbers, but blocking access to that data is not like flipping a switch.
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In depthOtto Aerospace aims at super-midsize business jet market with torpedo-inspired Phantom 3500
US developer claims laminar flow breakthrough will allow its medium-class Phantom 3500 to punch above its weight, delivering range performance previously confined to larger aircraft.
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In depthCzech mates: Why Brno base is key to Honeywell’s international ambitions
Honeywell is as American as apple pie but, thanks to its growth in the Czech Republic, is also increasingly European, so much so that it can now access EU funding for a variety of defence and commericial aerospace research projects.
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NewsKansas Modification Center eyes Boeing 787 freighter conversion programme
Wichita conversion specialist Kansas Modification Center expects to develop a cargo-modified Boeing 787, viewing the aircraft as having exceptional freighter potential as a direct replacement for the airframer’s 767F.
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News‘Pessimistic’ scenario could see 30% of Russian civil fleet withdrawn by decade-end
Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia is aiming to avoid a potential capacity crisis for the country’s carriers, by taking steps to preserve the airworthiness of the active fleet while new types are still undergoing development.
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NewsKansas Modification Center targets late 2026 for 777 freighter conversion certification
Wichita-based Kansas Modification Center has pushed back certification of its Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter to late 2026, citing engineering complexities and regulatory challenges in its bid to compete with two rival conversion programmes.
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NewsNew A220 programme chief to oversee crucial ramp-up stage
Airbus has appointed Guillaume Chevasson as the head of its Canadian operation, and leader of the A220 programme.
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NewsVolocopter targets four eVTOL aircraft types in service by 2030 as Diamond takeover bears fruit
Reinvigorated electric air taxi developer Volocopter is confident that it can have four new aircraft types in service by 2030 on the back of its rescue earlier this year by Austria’s Diamond Aircraft.