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NewsSikorsky debuts uncrewed cargo variant of UH-60L Black Hawk
Rotorcraft manufacturer Sikorsky has unveiled an autonomous cargo variant of its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, designed to repurpose retiring UH-60L airframes for uncrewed logistics operations.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic operating chief Koster to replace Weiss as CEO
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss will stand down on 31 December 2025 after seven years leading the UK carrier, to be replaced by chief customer and operating officer Corneel Koster.
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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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NewsTurkish Airlines to explore various joint initiatives in pact with Air Algerie
Turkish Airlines is to explore potential joint activities, including aircraft leasing and maintenance, with Air Algerie under a new co-operation agreement. The two carriers have signed a memorandum of understanding which covers an expanded codeshare arrangement. “This agreement marks a key step in deepening ties between both airlines,” says Turkish ...
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NewsEAT A300 freighter sustains tail-strike during aborted London Heathrow landing
One of European Air Transport’s Airbus A300-600 freighters has suffered a tail-strike while landing at London Heathrow. Video images circulating on social media indicate that the aircraft – operating in DHL colours and arriving from Leipzig-Halle on 12 October – bounced slightly before settling on its main landing-gear. The reverse-thrust ...
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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 depthBusiness aviation shows how it CAN make a difference
For almost 45 years, Corporate Angel Network has been flying cancer patients to and from their appointments in comfort thanks to the generosity of US companies that operate private aircraft.
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In depthAfter surprise decision, will EBACE’s planned return to Geneva be a hit or a Swiss miss?
Next year will see the Europe’s EBACE show back in its traditional Swiss home. But what is the future for business aviation’s second biggest convention?
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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 depthDevelopment continues as business jet manufacturers strive to hit certification goals
Airframers continue work across multiple segments as Gulfstream becomes the latest to launch a new product with its super-midsize G300.
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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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In depthResilient business aviation industry still thriving despite Trump tariff uncertainty
Despite President Trump’s turbulent tariff policy and concerns about the economy, business aviation in the USA has proved resilient. Can it last?
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NewsSpirit secures approval for AerCap fleet lease rejig and debtor-in-possession funding
US budget carrier Spirit Airlines has secured bankruptcy court approval for debtor-in-possession financing of up to $475 million, as well as approval for a broad fleet restructuring pact with lessor AerCap. Spirit states that the court approvals are an “important milestone” in its re-organisation effort under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. ...
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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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NewsChinese airlines plea for more time to review potential ban on US flights over Russia
Chinese carriers are protesting the short window provided by the US Department of Transportation to comment on a proposed rule banning flights to and from the USA through Russian airspace.
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NewsAvi8 Air Capital claims to have initiated FAA certification for potential Pan Am airline relaunch
An effort to potentially relaunch the Pan Am brand as a “scheduled commercial airline” has gotten more serious, with Avi8 Air Capital recently completing a business plan and claiming to have initiated certification with the Federal Aviation Administration.
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NewsQatar to permanently station F-15QAs at US base
Qatar and the USA have reached an agreement allowing the Gulf state to permanently station Boeing F-15QA fighters at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho, with Doha constructing its own facility at the base.
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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 – ...