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Canadian cabinet shake-up could open door to maritime patrol aircraft contest: Bombardier
Bombardier Defense believes the appointment of a new Canadian defence minister is an opportunity to restate its case that Ottawa should run a contest for its new maritime patrol aircraft fleet.
FAA approves Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines for G700 and G800 business jets
Gulfstream says the Federal Aviation Administration has certificated the Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 turbofans which power its G700 and G800 large-cabin business jets.
Gulfstream bumps G700’s advertised range up to 7,750nm
Business jet maker Gulfstream has bumped up the advertised maximum speed and range of its in-development large-cabin G700, a move coming as the company works to obtain certification for the delayed programme.
Australia’s Torres Strait Air to renew fleet with 10 new-build Britten-Norman Islanders
UK airframer Britten-Norman has secured the latest commitment for its revitalised Islander utility aircraft, with Australian air charter operator Torres Strait Air signing a letter of intent to take 10 examples.
Bombardier reveals cockpit updates for in-service Global business jets
Bombardier has rolled out an avionics update programme for in-service Global-series large-cabin business jets that includes equipping the jets with a “combined vision system”.
Why US aviators are frustrated by broken system
Aviators in the USA are struggling to complete their certifications amid a broken pilot examination system – but can the nation’s regulator fix it at a time of such soaring demand?
How UK training school collapses shattered students’ dreams
A spate of failures at UK flying schools has crushed the career ambitions of dozens of heavily indebted students and led to calls for tighter regulation – at a time when demand for new airline pilots is at a high.
How will a new breed of city flyers train to operate eVTOL aircraft?
With a flurry of eVTOL types on final approach to certification, the focus is turning to those who will pilot them – where they will come from, how they will train, and the challenges urban aviation presents.
Cirrus updates SF50 Vision Jet with ‘Auto Radar’ and data-tracking package
Fifteen years after Cirrus’ SF50 Vision Jet made its maiden flight, and seven years after the first delivery, the company has rolled out upgrades it promises will reduce pilot workload and improve safety.
Delta and investment partners to acquire 95% of Wheels Up with $400m in funding
Delta Air Lines and several investment partners are set to own 95% of Wheels Up’s stock by providing the struggling private aviation company with $400 million in fresh financial aid.