All United States articles – Page 19
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NewsTextron Aviation reveals launch customer, completes first flight of CJ4 Gen3 light jet
A “longtime Cessna Citation enthusiast” is lined up to become the launch customer for Textron Aviation’s first CJ4 Gen3 light business jet, which flew for the first time in early October.
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NewsUS Navy designates E-6B replacement the E-130J
The US Navy’s fleet of E-6B Mercury nuclear missile command and control jets will be replaced by a Lockheed Martin C-130J-based platform, now designated the E-130J.
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NewsJapan inaugurates second aircraft carrier with landing of US F-35B
Short take-off and landing stealth fighters from a US Navy test squadron made the F-35’s first landing on the JS Kaga – a converted helicopter carrier officially labelled as a multi-functional destroyer by Tokyo and Washington.
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In depthTextron Aviation rolls out upgraded ‘Gen3’ series of light jets with standard auto-land
Textron Aviation is rolling out at the NBAA show in Las Vegas a series of upgrades to its Cessna Citation family of light business jets that will represent “Gen 3” variants of the M2, CJ3 and CJ4 platforms.
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In depthHoneywell smoothing developmental pathways with Ansys’ simulation software
Todd Giles, Honeywell’s chief technology officer, describes how the working relationship between the firms has evolved since 2006, when they first endeavoured to “move more and more down the simulation road”.
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NewsUS carriers jostle for highly sought long-distance slots out of Reagan airport
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively awarded 10 hotly contested slots for long-distance domestic flights out of Ronald Reagan National airport in Washington, DC.
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NewsUnited signs for 40 leased A321neos amid narrowbody jet shortage
United Airlines signed during the third quarter “definitive agreements” with unnamed aircraft lessors to lease 40 Airbus A321neo jets, with deliveries expected in 2026-27.
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NewsUS B-2 stealth bombers strike targets in Yemen
The USA’s military headquarters for the Middle East oversaw air strikes, including those conducted by B-2 stealth bombers, against weapons storage sites in Houthi-controlled Yemen.
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NewsSkyWest signs to fly 11 CRJ550s under United Express brand
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has secured a deal to fly a small fleet of MHIRJ CRJ550 regional jets on behalf of United Airlines starting in December.
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NewsL3Harris appeals selection of Sierra Nevada for US Army intelligence jet
Work on the army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System business jet-based intelligence programme is now paused, while auditors review the process by which the service selected Sierra Nevada Corporation over L3Harris.
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NewsSee inside refreshed cabins coming to Delta’s ‘entire fleet’
Delta Air Lines is rolling out a fresh cabin design that will appear later this year on domestic routes flown by Boeing 757s, followed by a long-haul Airbus A350 scheduled for the upgrades in early 2025.
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NewsNegotiations ongoing to extend Black Hawk production to 2032
Sikorsky and the US Army are continuing negotiations on the 11th multi-year procurement deal for UH-60 Black Hawks, which would see production of the iconic helicopter extended to 2032.
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NewsUnited anticipates receiving first A321XLR in January 2026
United Airlines expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR in January 2026, at which point the long-range narrowbody jets will start replacing United’s ageing Boeing 757s.
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NewsDelta now expects delivery of first 737 Max 10s in 2026
Delta Air Lines is now scheduled to take its first Boeing 737 Max 10 in 2026, a year later than the US carrier previously expected to begin integrating the yet-to-be-certificated type into its fleet.
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Airline BusinessDelta’s ‘premium’ products providing edge over US competitors
In a US airline market that currently favours carriers that cater to high-paying customers, Delta Air Lines has been reaping the rewards.
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In depthUS government subpoenas Saab regarding Brazilian Gripen acquisition
A decade after Saab signed a contract with Brasilia to provide the Brazilian air force with Gripen E/F fighters, the US government is investigating the deal for unspecified reasons.
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NewsUS presidential election drags on Delta’s otherwise positive-looking fourth quarter
Delta Air Lines’ bookings are tracking “off trend” immediately before and after the US presidential election on 5 November, which is expected to moderately impact the carrier’s fourth-quarter revenue.
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NewsSeveral Florida airports to cease commercial operations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Several major airports in Florida are planning to shut down operations in preparation for Hurricane Milton, which has rapidly intensified into a potentially catastrophic storm as it approaches the state’s Gulf Coast.
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NewsTextron eAviation prepares Nexus eVTOL for 2025 flight-test campaign
Flight-testing with a prototype will be conducted at Salina Regional airport, following the completion of tethered flights with the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsUS Army placing ‘many bets’ on new uncrewed systems
The US Army is rolling out a diverse range of uncrewed aerial systems for combat units small and large, with the goal of testing the wide variety of platforms currently available.