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NewsFirst Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 enters service
Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 light jet to launch customers, several months after the Federal Aviation Administration certificated the updated nine-passenger aircraft in October 2024.
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News‘Significant vibrations’ preceded H160 Brazil ditching, preliminary investigations reveal
The pilots of an Airbus Helicopters H160 that ditched off the coast of Brazil on 2 January opted for the emergency landing after detecting “significant vibrations in flight”, the manufacturer has disclosed.
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NewsFAA proposes mandatory 737NG stabiliser inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandating inspections of horizontal stabiliser components on all US-registered Boeing 737NGs, following multiple reports of pitch oscillations caused by excessive free play that could lead to flutter events.
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NewsJoby acquires new production plant in Dayton to support growth plan
Joby Aviation has sharply increased its manufacturing footprint with the acquisition of a new 65,030sq m (700,000sq ft) facility in Dayton, Ohio.
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In depthTall order: US aviation industry faces $4.5bn bill to replace 60,000 altimeters in next wave of 5G fiasco
US operators are faced with replacing or upgrading some 58,600 radio altimeters across their fleets at a cost of at least $4.5 billion under a newly proposed FAA rule designed to prevent interference from expanded 5G wireless networks.
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NewsNTSB urges action to prevent stall-related Hawker crashes
The US safety board is calling for urgent regulatory action after two fatal Hawker business jet crashes during post-maintenance stall tests, warning line pilots lack adequate training to perform such flights safely.
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NewsDassault beats Rafale target but Falcon deliveries fall short for third straight year
French airframer Dassault Aviation beat its guidance for Rafale fighter deliveries in 2025 but missed its target for Falcon business jets for the third year in a row.
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NewsAlaska Airlines orders 110 Boeing jets in largest-ever purchase
Alaska Airlines has committed to acquire 110 Boeing aircraft – 105 737 Max 10s and five 787s – in what the carrier describes as its largest planned purchase, with deliveries extending through 2035.
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NewsBristow details plans for Vertical Valo deployment in UK and hints at wider airline interest
Bristow Group will likely begin electric air taxi operations in the UK using a fleet of around five Vertical Aerospace Valo aircraft, as it builds out the network from 2029 onwards.
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NewsBoeing Australia appoints former RAAF air vice-marshal as president
Boeing Australia has appointed Steve Roberton, a former Royal Australian Air Force air vice-marshal and fighter pilot, as president for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, effective 5 January.
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NewsUS government hires RTX and Indra to replace 612 radars as part of ATC overhaul
The Trump administration has awarded contracts to RTX and Indra Group to replace 612 ageing surveillance radars across the US air traffic control network, as part of a $31.5 billion modernisation programme backed by the president following a fatal midair collision in January 2025.
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NewsFAA proposes additional radio altimeter standards amid 5G expansion
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule requiring operators to upgrade radio altimeters again as the USA prepares to allocate additional spectrum to 5G cellular networks in the Upper C-Band range between 2029 and 2032.
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NewsBusy Beta builds on 100,000nm test milestone as ‘real world’ flights pay dividends
US developer’s chief executive Kyle Clark explains why hitting 100,000nm flown has offered critical lessons as the company pursues multiple certification milestones in 2026.
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NewsSenior completes sale of aerostructures unit to buyout specialist
UK-listed supplier Senior has completed the sale of its aerostructures business to investment and buyout firm Sullivan Street Partners for a total value of £200 million ($269 million).
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NewsFrance orders two Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft
France has ordered two Saab GlobalEye surveillance jets in a SKr12.3 billion ($1.3 billion) deal, with options for two additional aircraft, as European demand for reconnaissance platforms continues to strengthen.
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NewsHonda seeks FAA approval to fly eVTOL named ‘F1’
Honda has applied to the Federal Aviation Administration for an exemption to operate an unmanned electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designated F1, as the Japanese manufacturer advances development of its hybrid-electric air taxi.
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NewsKing Air pilots were not incapacitated while Garmin’s Autoland system took over
Pilots of a Beechcraft King Air B200 consciously elected to allow Garmin’s Autoland system to complete their flight after experiencing rapid cabin depressurisation, according to the charter operator involved in the 20 December incident.
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NewsWheels Up secures $105m sale-and-leaseback deal in bid to raise cash amid steep losses
Private aviation operator Wheels Up Experience has agreed a $105 million sale-leaseback transaction covering 10 business jets, which will enable the loss-making company to reduce debt and acquire additional aircraft as part of its ongoing transformation strategy.
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NewsNumber of stored jets with Pratt geared turbofans climbed after mid-year
Number of grounded jets rises nearly 90 aircraft between mid-year and end-October, with storage rates holding steady at one-third of total GTF-powered fleet as manufacturer works to expand maintenance capacity and introduce durability upgrades
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NewsHowmet Aerospace acquires Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing for $1.8bn
The $1.8 billion cash acquisition of California-based precision component supplier Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing by turbofan component specialist Howmet Aerospace is expected to close during first-half 2026.