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Volocopter eVTOL Flies Autonomously at Intl. Airport

Volocopter's 2X prototype made the first eVTOL flight integrated with both unmanned and air traffic management systems at an international airport.

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August 30, 2019

AirAsia Trims Its Airbus A330 Commitment and Buys A321XLRs

The Malaysian low-cost carrier group signs up for 30 of the European OEM’s newly launched long-range single-aisle aircraft.

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August 30, 2019

UAC Bullish on Narrowbodies but Sees Innovation Gap

Russian aircraft manufacturer United Aircraft sees a relative lack of highly innovative product offerings until the 2040s.

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August 29, 2019

Air Tanzania’s Airbus A220 Remains Impounded in South Africa

The Tanzanian government is hopeful the twinjet will soon be released and put back in service.

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August 29, 2019

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MAKS 2019: Turkish President Erdoğan Inspects Su-57, Considers Alternatives to F-35

Turkey’s president was in Moscow to view Russian fighters that could be acquired in place of the Lockheed Martin F-35.

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August 29, 2019

Asset Insight Expands Free Access to Aircraft Data

In its latest move, Asset Insight is making available free access to an aircraft's direct operating costs.

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August 29, 2019

Singapore's Clermont Group Acquires Eviation Aircraft

Clermont has completed its majority acquisition of Eviation Aircraft, which plans to become the first-to-market manufacturer of an all-electric aircraft.

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August 29, 2019

UAC Boss Meets with CR929 Engine Prospects at MAKS

The Sino-Russian widebody CR929 project’s main systems suppliers have answered RFPs.

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August 29, 2019

Brussels Airlines Prepares 'Reboot' Restructuring Program

The Belgian subsidiary of Lufthansa group targets an 8 percent operating profit margin by 2022.

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August 29, 2019

Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN

Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN

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August 29, 2019

Superjet with “Sabrelets” Makes MAKS Show Debut

An SSJ100 Superjet shows the way to improved efficiency for the Sukhoi-designed airliner.

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August 28, 2019

Virgin Australia Losses Trigger Management Shakeup

Virgin Australia reports its seventh consecutive annual loss and braces for deep restructuring.

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August 28, 2019

Broker Sees Double-digit Gains in Charter Activity

Demand was highest for super-midsize and heavy jets followed by light jets, broker New Flight Charters noted.

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August 28, 2019

More Customers Surface for MC-21 as It Debuts at MAKS

The Russian-made narrowbody participates in the MAKS 2019 show’s flying displays.

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August 28, 2019

NBAA Sets 2020 Regional Forums Schedule, Cities

The forums typically attract about 2,500 attendees and include 150 indoor exhibits and a static display of about 35 aircraft.

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August 28, 2019

Brazil’s First Gripen E Takes Flight

The aircraft is the first production Gripen E and the first to fly with the wide-area display

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August 27, 2019

Bell's APT 70 Utility eVTOL Achieves First Flight

Bell's APT70 Autonomous Pod Transport eVTOL aircraft is intended to carry payloads of up to 70 pounds up to 35 miles.

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August 27, 2019

Pilatus Delivers First South American PC-24

Monday's delivery also marked the 40th delivery of the Swiss airframer's first twinjet.

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August 27, 2019

Avia Files 737 Max Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Boeing

Differences between the 737 Max and its predecessor should have necessitated a new TC and type-specific training, alleges the lawsuit.

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August 27, 2019

Gulfstream Completes $40M Appleton MRO Expansion

It is Gulfstream's most significant expansion in Wisconsin in nearly two decades.

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August 26, 2019