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France Deploys A330 MRTTs in Coronavirus Battle

In an ongoing effort to relieve pressure on beleaguered hospitals, the Armée de l’Air has begun transporting patients to less-affected areas.

Organizers Cancel July’s Farnborough Airshow

Coronavirus concerns nix one the world’s premier aerospace events, the biennial Farnborough International Airshow.

Travel Bans Complicate Bizav's Bid to Keep Business Moving

The private charter sector seems to have been able to capitalise on urgent demand for lift as Covid-19 travel bans bite, but how long will this last?

Longview Halts Dash 8-400, Twin Otter 400 Production

The parent company of De Havilland Canada and Viking Air will lay off some 980 employees.

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India's Latest Light Combat Aircraft Standard Gets Airborne

The FOC version of the LCA Mk1 Tejas introduces inflight refueling capability and long-range missiles.

Ascent Makes UAM Plans With eVTOL Group Urban Aeronautics

Asian rideshare group Ascent believes that Urban Aeronautics' hydrogen powered CityHawk eVTOL could be a good solution for sustainable urban air mobility.

U.S. Seeks To Strike Balance as Industry Pleads for Bailouts

U.S. airlines expect to be “first in line” for government support of the aerospace industry.

First Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 in Final Configuration Takes Flight - AIN

First Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 in Final Configuration Takes Flight - AIN

U.S. Air Force Orders Wolverines

At the heart of the AT-6 Wolverine is a mission computer system developed for the A-10C upgrade of the Warthog.

First Mitsubishi M90 in Final Configuration Takes Flight

SpaceJet FTV10’s first flight marks the start of the final phase of certification testing for the M90.

U.S. Tariffs on Airbus Jets Increase to 15 percent

Airbus calls on the USTR to suspend the tariffs on European made aircraft the engage in a negotiated settlement.

Japan’s Recon Phantoms Bow Out

The retirement of the reconnaissance fleet leaves just one fighter unit flying Phantoms in Japanese service.

Airbus Pauses Production Temporarily in France and Spain

European OEM Airbus says it needs to implement measures to protect employees, while also assessing the overall virus crisis.

Inconspicuously, Aircraft Lessors Hit Hard by Virus Scare

Although most lessors remain in a “holding pattern,” the worsening Covid-19 crisis will force repossession of devalued assets.

U.S. Military Exploring eVTOL Solution to Resupplying Troops

The U.S. military is investing in eVTOL aircraft technology that it believes could reduce risks associated with moving cargo in combat zones.

New Production Contracts for UH-60s, HH-60s, and P-8s

Recent Department of Defense contracts have swollen the order books for the Army’s Black Hawk, the Air Force’s Jolly Green II, and Navy Poseidons.

VoltAero's Hybrid Electric Cassio Makes First Flight

VoltAero's Cassio hybrid electric aircraft is set to enter service in 2022 and is intended for various roles with between four and nine seats.

Comac Boosts ARJ21 Production with Second Assembly Line

ARJ21 aircraft 132 completed its first production test flight from Comac’s new assembly line at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on May 6.

Airbus ACJ319 Bizliner Offers Spacious Alternative to Traditional Business Jets - AIN

Airbus ACJ319 Bizliner Offers Spacious Alternative to Traditional Business Jets - AIN

JetNet To Demonstrate New Salesforce App at NBAA S&D

The new app works directly with the Salesforce platform and JetNet's proprietary market intelligence.

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