Content Archive: July 2021

Aircraft

Boeing Sees Chinese Max Certification by Year-end

While political risks remain a consideration, Boeing CEO David Calhoun expressed a belief that China has more to gain than lose by certifying the 737 Max.
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Aircraft

SkyCourier Makes Public Debut at AirVenture

The size of the Cessna SkyCourier impressed curious onlookers during its brief visit to EAA AirVenture 2021.
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Aircraft

Blackfly Flies at AirVenture Show Center

The flight of Opener's Blackfly eVTOL aircraft added a new twist to the EAA. AirVenture airshow lineup.
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Aircraft

Deliveries Lag But Orders Surge in 2Q for Gulfstream

Gulfstream had a book-to-bill ratio of 2.1:1 in the second quarter even though unit shipments dropped to 21.
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Engines

GAMI Gains FAA STC for High-octane Unleaded Avgas

An unleaded replacement for leaded 100LL avgas is on the short-term horizon and may solve a difficult problem for general aviation.

Bombardier, DHC Union Workers Strike in Toronto

Yesterday approximately 2,200 union workers went on strike in Toronto at the Downsview plant used by Bombardier and De Havilland Aircraft Canada.
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Avionics

Avidyne Atlas FMS Upgrades Flight Decks in Older Business Aircraft

Avidyne Atlas FMS Upgrades Flight Decks in Older Business Aircraft
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Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Adds ACI as Service Center, Offers New Course

Tamarack Aerospace now has a dozen authorized service centers in the U.S.
Charter & Fractional

Av8jet Launches Maltese-based Charter Operation

A Piaggio Avanti II P.180 is the first aircraft type added to Av8jet Charter's air operator certificate.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Straight Flight Adds Third Mx Facility at Centennial

Straight Flight is also constructing 4,000 sq ft of office space adjacent to its newest hangar at Centennial Airport in Colorado.