BizAv   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Textron  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 completes first flight; FAA certification push targets 2027 entry-into-service

Textron Aviation has completed the first flight of the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, launching the expanded flight-test program. The company is now working toward FAA certification, with planned service entry in 2027 for the next-generation light jet.

Also: aviationnews.eu and worldairnews.co.za
2026-06-03T18:27:24.144276-07:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Air Canada   Airbus   Airlines  
Reuters • Allison Lampert

Air Canada still sees system 'friction' over delayed deliveries of A321XLR jets

By Reuters: Air Canada still sees “friction in the system” regarding delays in the deliveries of Airbus A321XLR ​jets, the airline’s COO said on Wednesday, as the carrier starts flights this ‌month with the longer-range, single-aisle jet.

2026-06-03T13:56:36.442772-07:00
PaxEx   Airports   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines   United Airlines  
World Airline News • Bruce Drum

United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR

By World Airline News: United Airlines has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, registered as N64321. The delivery marks a major fleet modernization milestone as the aircraft completed its maiden flight in Hamburg on April 29, 2026.

Also: AirInsight, Simple Flying, Simple Flying and aeroxplorer.com
2026-06-03T09:44:52.372043-07:00
Routes   North America   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

BermudAir widens Caribbean reach with new US flights

By FlightGlobal: Carrier to begin services from USA and Canada to Turks and Caicos, Belize and Guatemala City this winter. BermudAir is starting flights from the USA and Canada to Turks and Caicos, Belize and Guatemala City this winter.

2026-06-03T08:27:16.198660-07:00
Honeywell   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters • Dan Catchpole

A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff

By Reuters: Honeywell Aerospace told investors on Wednesday that it expects to book $6.5 billion ​in adjusted earnings by 2030, fueled by strong demand from jetmakers and defense customers, along with a sharper focus after its split from ‌Honeywell International later this month.

Also: CNBC
2026-06-03T09:42:51.117052-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
suasnews.com

blueflite added to FAA section 44807 LUEFLITE ADDED TO FAA SECTION 44807 approved list

By suasnews.com: DETROIT, MICHIGAN – blueflite is pleased to announce that the blueflite Cobalt 461 UAS platform has been added to the FAA’s Section 44807 Approved UAS list as of June 1, 2026.

2026-06-03T12:23:01.838927-07:00