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NewsEmbraer cancels next-generation turboprop concept
Brazilian manufacturer abandons long-studied 70-90-seat turboprop programme, with chief executive confirming project termination rather than suspension during earnings call.
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NewsVertical shows off scalable VX4 cabin design days ahead of transition flight tests
Vertical Aerospace has unveiled the cabin design for its certification-standard VX4 eVTOL, days ahead of commencing transition flight testing of the prototype aircraft. It has shown off a four-seat cabin, but also an option for a six-seat layout, as well as a cockpit observer’s seat next to the pilot. The ...
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NewsAAM industry steps up Middle East push as AutoFlight and Eve sign regional deals
Advanced air mobility developers AutoFlight and Eve have unveiled commitments from customers in the Middle East, continuing a push into the region first started by rivals Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation.
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In depthClean Aviation lays out goals for next project call as RISE engine waits for TAKE OFF clearance
Hydrogen technologies and a hybridised narrowbody engine are likely to be included in Clean Aviation’s next call for proposals, due to be released in early 2026, although whether flight testing will be required remains up for debate.
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NewsRussia’s prototype TVRS-44 regional turboprop set to fly in mid-2026
Russian aerospace firm UZGA expects to build the first prototype of its TVRS-44 Ladoga regional turboprop by the end of the year. The twin-engined Ladoga is one of three UZGA aircraft programmes which have undergone a review by Russian certification authorities during a meeting at the federal government co-ordination centre. ...
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NewsAirbus delivers China’s first A330neo to Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, its first new widebody aircraft since completing its restructuring.
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NewsAAR acquires HAECO Americas for $78 million cash
US maintenance provider AAR has acquired HAECO Americas for $78 million, securing customer agreements worth $850 million and expanding its heavy maintenance capabilities across North Carolina and Florida facilities.
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NewsGE and Kratos complete high-altitude testing of GEK800 autonomous fighter engine
GE Aerospace and Kratos have successfully completed high-altitude tests of their GEK800 turbofan, designed to power low-cost uncrewed tactical aircraft at significantly reduced prices compared to conventional fighter engines.
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NewsCurrier to remain Honeywell Aerospace CEO after 2026 spin-off
Jim Currier will continue as chief executive of Honeywell’s aerospace division after the conglomerate completes its spin out in 2026, with Eaton CEO Craig Arnold appointed as board chair.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems posts $724 million third-quarter loss ahead of Boeing acquisition
Spirit AeroSystems reported a $724 million third-quarter loss as the aerostructures manufacturer approaches completion of its planned acquisition by Boeing, with elevated production costs continuing to weigh on financial performance.
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NewsBoeing completes $10.6bn digital business sale to Thoma Bravo
Boeing has completed the $10.6 billion sale of several digital businesses to investment firm Thoma Bravo, marking a strategic shift under chief executive Kelly Ortberg to focus on core aircraft manufacturing operations.
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NewsQatar Cargo’s Mammoth 777 converted freighters delayed by US government shutdown
Qatar Airways Cargo’s first converted Boeing 777 freighters from Mammoth are delayed until January due to the US government shutdown stalling certification processes.
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NewsCapital A plots Bahrain AOC for AirAsia as part of hub plan for Gulf kingdom
Budget carrier operator AirAsia’s parent, Capital A, is to explore the possibility of establishing a Middle Eastern hub in Bahrain, and setting up a Bahrain-based air operator’s certificate to operate onward connections. Capital A has signed a preliminary agreement with Bahrain’s ministry of transportation to study the option of opening ...
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NewsUK competition regulator warming to SMFLH-Macquarie Rotorcraft helicopter lessor tie-up
UK competition regulators have seemingly cleared the acquisition of helicopter lessor Macquarie Rotorcraft by rival SMFL LCI Helicopters, lifting a restriction that prevented any integration between the two businesses.
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NewsNorway and NH Industries avoid court fight with €375m settlement over NH90 contract axe
Norway and NH Industries have reached an out-of-court settlement that sees the airframer pay €375 million ($431 million) to end a long-running dispute over a cancelled contract for 14 NH90 military helicopters.
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NewsRyanair accelerating pilot recruitment to prepare for Max 10 arrival
Ryanair is to speed up pilot recruitment for the next three years as it prepares to introduce its first Boeing 737 Max 10s in spring 2027. It states that Boeing is expecting Max 10 certification in mid-2026 and that the airframer expects to meet Ryanair’s contracted delivery dates for the ...
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NewsCroatia Airlines fleet transition continues to drag financial performance
Croatia Airlines has experienced delays in returning a pair of De Havilland Dash 8-400s to their owners, adding to fleet transition costs as it switches to Airbus A220s. The airline says one of the aircraft (9A-CQB) carried out its last operation in January, and the other (9A-CQA) was withdrawn from ...
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NewsIndonesia takes delivery of first A400M
Airbus Defence & Space has delivered the first A400M tactical transport for the Indonesian air force, making Jakarta the tenth operator of the European military airlifter.
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NewsA330neo and Cessna 402 crews jolted by apparent Boston runway-intersection conflict
Air-ground communications have captured the unsettled reactions of pilots after an intersecting-runway conflict between a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900 and Cape Air Cessna 402 at Boston. The A330, arriving from Paris Charles de Gaulle on 30 October, had diverted from its original destination of New York JFK. As the ...
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