Cessna flew the fourth and penultimate Cessna Citation Longitude flight-test aircraft on 6 May, putting the super-midsize business jet on track for US certification in the fourth quarter. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Bombardier has completed the first flight of its third Global 7000 flight-test vehicle, with the 10 May sortie taking place from its Toronto site. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Saab has dramatically enhanced its Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft, adding increased capability for the anti-submarine warfare and maritime-strike roles. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Bombardier executive chairman Pierre Beaudoin is to step down from his post and assume the role of non-executive chair on the board of directors, the Canadian manufacturer has disclosed. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The operator of Ronald Reagan Washington National airport considered a cheaper expansion of terminal A before selecting the under way north commuter concourse project, documents obtained by FlightGlobal show. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The Airlander hybrid airship has flown again nine months after crashing on its second test flight. The world s largest flying structure built by Hybrid Air Vehicles lifted from her moorings at Cardington airfield in the UK at 17.28 local time on 10 May, landing again after a flight of around 2h 45min. Powered by...Continue Reading

Boeing has suspended 737 Max flights after being notified by engine supplier CFM International about a potential quality escape issue in low pressure turbine discs inside Leap-1B engines. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Aerovironment has unveiled a new unmanned nano quadrotor, Snipe, designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

A new Airbus business launched on 9 May will offer imagery and communications from satellites and drones as a service to a global clientele, the company announces at the AUVSI Xponential convention in Dallas. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Airbus has demonstrated the ability to perform an automated air-to-air refueling of a combat aircraft by an airborne tanker with a refueling boom, the company announces on 9 May. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading