Textron Aviation

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Kerry Lynch

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.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Decision comes amidst a 5,000-worker strike

Textron Aviation Pulls Out of NBAA-BACE

Mark Huber

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Workers reject package that includes 26% wage increase over four years

Textron Aviation Machinist Union Members On Strike

Gordon Gilbert

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Directive mandates compliance with an April 2023 service bulletin

FAA Adopts AD on Tamarack Winglet Components

Matt Thurber

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Eligible fleet for this upgrade now exceeds 1,000 jets

Garmin G5000 Certified in Citation XLS+/XLS Gen2

Company has a voluntary reporting program for employees, suppliers, and customers

Textron Aviation Gets FAA Nod for Manufacturing SMS Plan

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Witness said the engines didn't sound normal on takeoff

No Solid Clues Why Citation Didn’t Climb before Crash

Hanneke Weitering

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

Expanded facility supports Ampaire's growing electric aviation ambitions

Ampaire Relocates Headquarters to Long Beach Airport

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Joby and Reliable Robotics participate in “Agile Flag 24-3” logistics exercise

U.S. Air Force Trials Autonomous Flights with Joby, Reliable Robotics

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Textron Aviation

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Textron Aviation Pulls Out of NBAA-BACE

Textron Aviation Machinist Union Members On Strike

FAA Adopts AD on Tamarack Winglet Components

Garmin G5000 Certified in Citation XLS+/XLS Gen2

Textron Aviation Gets FAA Nod for Manufacturing SMS Plan

No Solid Clues Why Citation Didn’t Climb before Crash

Ampaire Relocates Headquarters to Long Beach Airport

U.S. Air Force Trials Autonomous Flights with Joby, Reliable Robotics

U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles

Textron Aviation's SkyCourier Gets Philippines Nod

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