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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Eviation Alice on airport ramp following first flight with test pilot Steven Crane deboarding the aircraft(Photo: Hanneke Weitering)
Sep 27, 2022 - 12:43 PM
Eviation's Electric Alice Takes to the Skies for First Time
Eviation's Alice flew for eight minutes, completing two circuits at 3,500 feet, during its first flight in Moses Lake, Washington.
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus, Melissa Orme and Steve Chisholm cut a ribbon during the opening ceremony of Boeing’s Center of Additive Manufacturing Excellence in Auburn.
Sep 26, 2022 - 12:06 PM
Boeing Marks Opening of Its Washington Additive Facility
Boeing held an opening ceremony for its new 3D printing facility in Auburn, Washington, on September 23.
Gulfstream G650ER in flight over coast
Sep 26, 2022 - 11:59 AM
Gulfstream Delivers 500th G650/650ER
In just 10 years since service entry, the 500th Gulfstream G650/650ER has been handed over to a customer.
Airbus A321neo on takeoff
Sep 23, 2022 - 12:42 PM
Airbus Maintains Outlook of 700 Commercial Deliveries This Year
The European OEM will need to deliver some 320 airplanes over the last four months of the year to meet its target of 700.
Skytech facility at dusk with Pilatus PC-12 parked inside hangar
Sep 23, 2022 - 11:47 AM
Pilatus Acquiring U.S. Aircraft Sales/mx Firm Skytech
Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft is expanding its U.S. footprint with the acquisition of Skytech, which has bases in Maryland and South Carolina.
Bombardier Challenger 604
Sep 22, 2022 - 1:10 PM
UK Investigating Challenger Uncommanded Flap Deployment
An uncommanded flap deployment above the maximum flaps-extended speed on a Challenger 604 has resulted in several recommendations by the UK AAIB.
Sep 22, 2022 - 10:14 AM
Airbus Wins Order for 40 A320neos from Xiamen Airlines
A new 40-aircraft order for A320neos adds to a previous contract for 96 from Xiamen parent China Southern Airlines.
UTAir Boeing 737-800 operating on airport taxiway
Sep 22, 2022 - 9:12 AM
Kremlin Proposes Russian Airlines Buy Seized Western Jets
Russian authorities have asked for consultations with local airlines over the possible purchase of Western airplanes that remain in Russia.
Gulfstream G650 lined up on runway
Sep 21, 2022 - 1:00 PM
Jeffries: Used Bizjet Inventory Down 27% from a Year Ago
A report from Jefferies Equity Research shows used jet inventory has dropped by more than 25 percent since last September as prices have risen.
Embraer Legacy 650 reflected in wet pavement on airport ramp at sunset
Sep 21, 2022 - 12:37 PM
Jetcraft Forecasts $66B Used Jet Market Over Five Years
According to Jetcraft's latest forecast, there will be 10,921 business jet transactions worth $66.6B completed from 2022 to year-end 2026.