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NewsGulfstream reveals G300 super-midsize jet to replace G280
Gulfstream has revealed development of the G300, a 3,600nm-range super-midsize business jet intended to replace its ageing G280 model, with the manufacturer completing nearly 2,000 ground-test hours on the first aircraft.
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NewsIndia retires last MiG-21 Bison fighters after six decades
India has retired its last MiG-21 Bison fighters in a ceremony at Air Force Station Chandigarh, ending six decades of service for the Cold War-era type that served as the backbone of the nation’s air force through multiple conflicts with Pakistan.
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NewsHelsing unveils CA-1 Europa UCAV, targeting 2029 service entry
Helsing has unveiled the first product since it purchased military trainer specialist Grob Aircraft earlier this year – an all-European unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV).
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NewsICAO reviews data showing contrail reduction more important than net-zero CO2
ICAO is reviewing research indicating that reducing contrails will deliver greater climate benefits than the aviation sector’s net-zero CO2 emissions target by 2050, with the UN body set to consider the findings at its 42nd Assembly in Montreal.
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NewsUnited feeder CommuteAir pondering an independent operation
United Express operator CommuteAir is exploring launching an independent branded service to serve small US cities, as regional airlines see growing opportunities beyond capacity purchase agreements with major carriers.
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In depthATR targets US regional market with upgraded turboprops
Franco-Italian manufacturer ATR is positioning its turboprops as replacements for hundreds of ageing 50-seat regional jets in the USA, proposing new cabin configurations and forward boarding doors to appeal to American carriers seeking premium passenger experiences.
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Airline BusinessGetJet founder targets €1bn revenues by 2030 through ACMI, asset management and MRO expansion
GetJet Aviation founder and chairman Alex Celiadin has quietly built a highly profitable ACMI and charter business for which he is targeting €1 billion revenues by 2030.
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NewsAscend Airways struggles with CFM Leap engine reliability on 737 Max fleet
UK wet-lease operator Ascend Airways is experiencing significant difficulties with CFM International Leap engine reliability on its Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet, particularly when operating in harsh Middle Eastern and Indian environments.
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Airline BusinessMRO Japan eyes steady growth amid near-term opportunities
As it turns 10, MRO Japan – majority owned by ANA Holdings – eyes opportunities in freighter conversions and end-of-lease checks, but intends to grow slow and steady.
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In depthExclusive: Textron shows off new Beechcraft M-346N trainer in first US public flight
Textron Aviation has conducted the first public demonstration flight of its Beechcraft M-346N military trainer in North America, as the US Navy prepares to launch its competitive selection process for a new jet trainer under the Undergraduate Jet Training System programme.
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NewsMaeve Jet to use hybrid-electric powerplant derived from RTX’s Dash 8 demonstrator
Dutch regional aircraft start-up Maeve Aerospace expects its 76-100-seat Maeve Jet will use hybrid-electric open-rotor engines derived from RTX’s Dash 8 demonstrator programme, targeting 2033 service entry with 35-40% improved fuel efficiency.
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In depthSecond B-21 Raider bomber delivered to US Air Force
The US Air Force has taken delivery of its second B-21 Raider stealth bomber at Edwards AFB, allowing the test programme to advance beyond initial flight performance to critical mission systems evaluation.
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NewsCF34 turbofan shortages emerge as factor affecting Embraer’s E175 production
Brazilian airframer reports delays in CF34 turbofan deliveries for its best-selling regional jet, adding to ongoing industry-wide engine supply challenges.
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In depthWhy Avelo chose Embraer E195-E2s over competing Airbus and Boeing jets
Discount carrier becomes first US airline to commit to Embraer’s second-generation E-Jets, with deliveries starting in 2027 to complement its existing 737 fleet.
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In depthChinese military engines ‘catching up’ to Western rivals
Indigenous Chinese turbofan engines are narrowing the performance gap with Western powerplants but still lag behind in reliability and capability, according to a senior GE Aerospace executive.
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NewsSouthwest mulls European flights and airport lounges
Carrier’s chief executive Robert Jordan says ‘everything is on the table’ as airline continues transformation of its traditional low-cost model
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NewsAirbus still sees blended-wing-body design as possible for larger jets
Airbus has determined that blended-wing-body designs are more competitive for larger aircraft while traditional tube-and-wing configurations remain optimal for narrowbody jets, CEO Guillaume Faury revealed at a US aviation summit.
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In depthAustralia’s MQ-28 on the hunt for key production decision
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat, Australia’s first domestically designed combat aircraft since the Second World War, has demonstrated its capabilities in its first public flight at the Woomera test facility.
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In depthLilium’s latest suitor has Ambitious plans but key questions remain unanswered
Almost a month after Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) emerged as the latest suitor for what remains of Lilium there is still little public information on who is financing the operation, or on the background of its directors.
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NewsUS Navy awards contracts for carrier-based uncrewed fighter jets
The US Navy has initiated development of carrier-capable uncrewed combat aircraft, awarding preliminary contracts to four manufacturers including Boeing and Anduril Industries.