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NewsUncleared take-off led Hawker 850XP to collide with landing Mustang
Expectation bias played a role in a Raytheon Hawker 850XP crew’s decision to take off without clearance from Houston, before the jet collided at an intersection with a landing Textron Aviation Citation Mustang. As the Hawker neared lift-off from runway 22 at William Hobby airport, its left wing-tip struck the ...
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NewsBoeing steps up promotion of T-7A for UK Royal Air Force Hawk replacement need
Boeing is stepping up its efforts to promote the T-7A Red Hawk for a near-term requirement to equip the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) with new advanced jet trainers and aerobatic display aircraft.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman unveils Lumberjack one-way attack platform
US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman says its new Lumberjack jet-powered attack platform is ready for service after just over a year of development, representing the emerging category of ‘launched effects’ systems.
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In depthAs Chinese carriers protest airspace ban, US operators urge broader restriction
Several Chinese carriers have formally lodged objections to a proposed ban on using Russian airspace for US services, while major US operators have – equally predictably – shown support for the measure, and urged an even broader response. The US Department of Transportation detailed its proposal on 9 October, sparking ...
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NewsGE Honda Aero evaluating possible future launch of new turbofan
GE Honda Aero Engines has begun evaluating the business aviation market for a potential new turbofan engine, with president Mel Solomon suggesting opportunities could emerge in the next five to seven years for powerplants larger than the company’s current HF-120.
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NewsFAA ambassador Jamail Larkins hypes AI-powered aviation career resource at NBAA
Huge numbers of experienced pilots and technicians are set to retire within the decade, without an adequate pipeline of young talent to ease the looming shortfall. Jamail Larkins has been ringing alarm bells for years. In April, the Federal Aviation Administration’s official ambassador for aviation and space education launched ...
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NewsComlux America expands Indianapolis facilities amid record order backlog
Business aircraft outfitter Comlux America will significantly expand its Indianapolis operations, adding new hangars and increasing workforce through 2026 to address record demand across multiple aircraft platforms.
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NewsAbra to become a publicly traded US company
Abra Group, parent company of Latin American airlines Avianca and Gol, intends to become a publicly traded US company.
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NewsGE Aerospace to deliver 500th Passport turbofan this month
GE Aerospace plans to deliver its 500th Passport turbofan engine this month, a milestone seven years after service entry and as the manufacturer transitions to producing the powerplant exclusively for Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet.
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NewsArcher acquires Lilium’s patent portfolio for €18 million as Midnight makes NBAA debut
The first appearance of Archer Aviation’s Midnight aircraft at the NBAA show became more-symbolic as news broke on 15 October that the California start-up successfully bid to acquire the assets of now-defunct electric vertical take-off and landing developer Lilium.
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NewsKratos unveils Ragnarök cruise missile for long-range strikes
Kratos has introduced the Ragnarök cruise missile, claiming it offers a low-cost solution for long-range strikes with a 500nm range and 36kg warhead capability.
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NewsUS luxury start-up Magnifica Air targets ultra-premium market with A220 and A321neo fleet
US-based private airline Magnifica Air has unveiled ambitious expansion plans that will see it rapidly grow its fleet of ultra-premium-configured airliners following the start of operations in 2027.
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NewsAvFab develops specialised King Air seats for medical and ISR missions
While the Beechcraft King Air is well-suited for air ambulance and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, operators have told AvFab that the aircraft’s seats could be better tailored to those use cases.
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NewsGE ramps Catalyst turboprop production for 2026 service entry
GE Aerospace is scaling up production and aftermarket support for its Catalyst turboprop ahead of the Beechcraft Denali’s anticipated 2026 service entry, following FAA certification of the 1,200-1,400shp engine in February.
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NewsNew fractional firm Bond emerges with 50-strong order for Bombardier business jets
Fort Lauderdale-based Bond has emerged as the mystery customer behind a 50-aircraft Bombardier order worth $1.7 billion, targeting ultra-premium fractional ownership with super-midsize and large-cabin jets exclusively.
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NewsHoneywell positions JetWave X to simplify business jet connectivity space
Honeywell’s JetWave X satellite communications system will enable high-speed connectivity on aircraft produced by a variety of OEMs starting next year.
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NewsEU clears Boeing’s Spirit acquisition after accepting divestment of Airbus activities
European competition regulators have cleared Boeing’s proposed acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, after accepting the divestment of activities related to Airbus aerostructures. Airbus has already planned to take over various aerostructure operations performed by Spirit, including the US-based manufacture of A350 centre fuselages and the production of A220 wings in Northern ...
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NewsDaher builds towards start of US assembly line for TBM in 2027
French airframer Daher Aircraft will in the coming weeks break ground on a new final assembly line in Stuart, Florida that will begin building TBM-series turborprop singles in early 2027.
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NewsBoeing secures 96 gross orders in September driven by Turkish and Norwegian deals
Boeing recorded 96 gross aircraft orders in September, marking a significant monthly increase driven primarily by major deals with Turkish Airlines and Norwegian, though accounting adjustments reduced net new orders to 48 aircraft.
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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 ...