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Textron Aviation unveiled a new “Gen2” version of the Cessna Citation CJ3 light business jet at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) show in Las Vegas. The company is displaying a …
NBAA: Textron Aviation Unveils Upgraded Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 Read More
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW127XT-L regional turboprop engine has received its type certificate from Transport Canada. The higher thrust PW127XT-L variant will power a new short takeoff and landing (STOL) …
P&WC’s PW127XT-L Engine is Ready for the ATR 42-600S Read More
Pilatus announced a number of upgrades to its popular PC-24 light business jet in the run-up to the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) show next week in Las Vegas. Starting …
Ahead of NBAA 2023, Pilatus Previews PC-24 Improvements Read More
The Air France-KLM Group plans to renew its long-haul fleet with a big new order for 50 Airbus A350 widebodies, including both the A350-900 and A350-1000 models. It will also …
Air France-KLM Group to Renew Long-Haul Fleet with New Order for A350s Read More
China Eastern Airlines has agreed to order another 100 COMAC C919 narrowbody airliners. The airline is the launch customer for the C919 and currently has a handful of aircraft in …
China Eastern Airlines Agrees to Order 100 More C919s Read More
Airbus announced a change to its corporate organization on September 26. The manufacturer’s Executive Committee is creating a dedicated head of its Commercial Aircraft business to oversee sales and production …
Airbus Nominates New Head of Commercial Aircraft Business Read More
Airbus Helicopters revealed its new PioneerLab technology demonstrator at the German National Aviation Conference in Hamburg. The aircraft is based on the company’s twin-engine H145 model and will test rotorcraft …
Airbus Unveils New Flying Lab to Test New Light Helicopter Technologies Read More
VoltAero recently flew its proprietary electric-hybrid powertrain with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel. The flight tested both the hybrid powertrain’s electric mode and its internal combustion engine – which was …
VoltAero Tests Electric-Hybrid Demonstrator with 100% Sustainable Fuel Read More
Airbus is taking an interest in ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric engine program. Aside from participating in a new round of funding to continue to develop the new engine technology, Airbus will cooperate …
Airbus Invests in ZeroAvia’s Hydrogen-Electric Engine Effort Read More
ATR aims to deliver a fleet of around 25-30 ATR 72-600 regional turboprops to the South Korean regional aircraft market over the next seven years. The manufacturer delivered its forecast …
ATR Touts Turboprop Efficiency for South Korean Regional Routes Read More