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EASA approves GE Passport upgrade as exclusive powerplant for Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000

EASA has certified GE Aerospace’s upgraded Passport turbofan for the Bombardier Global 8000, validating the engine for European operation. GE’s Passport variant is set to be the exclusive powerplant for Bombardier’s Global 7500 and 8000 business jets, supporting the types’ entry plans.

2025-12-19T08:19:13.552747-08:00

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Cessna Citation II crashes and erupts in fire at Statesville Regional Airport; multiple fatalities

2025-12-18T08:54:33.537334-08:00

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Russia’s north‑west registers fourth Bombardier Global 6500 despite Western sanctions

2025-12-19T02:10:57.501778-08:00

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Jared Isaacman sworn in as NASA's 15th administrator; vows to accelerate lunar missions and expand public–private partnerships

2025-12-18T10:11:06.248552-08:00

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Black box from crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle sent to Washington for NTSB analysis The National Transportation Safety Board says the flight recorder recovered from the Cessna that crashed and killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle is en route to Washington, D.C. The recorder will undergo laboratory analysis as part of the NTSB's investigation into the accident.

2025-12-19T13:49:38.580898-08:00

Black box from crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle sent to Washington for NTSB analysis

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EASA approves GE Passport upgrade as exclusive powerplant for Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000 EASA has certified GE Aerospace’s upgraded Passport turbofan for the Bombardier Global 8000, validating the engine for European operation. GE’s Passport variant is set to be the exclusive powerplant for Bombardier’s Global 7500 and 8000 business jets, supporting the types’ entry plans.

2025-12-19T08:19:13.552747-08:00

EASA approves GE Passport upgrade as exclusive powerplant for Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000

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Russia’s north‑west registers fourth Bombardier Global 6500 despite Western sanctions Russia's northwest region has registered a fourth Bombardier Global 6500 business jet, the latest sign Western-built business aircraft are still being logged in the country despite Western sanctions. The registration highlights continued presence of high-end business jets in Russia's aviation landscape.

2025-12-19T02:10:57.501778-08:00

Russia’s north‑west registers fourth Bombardier Global 6500 despite Western sanctions

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Jared Isaacman sworn in as NASA's 15th administrator; vows to accelerate lunar missions and expand public–private partnerships Jared Isaacman was sworn in as NASA's 15th administrator after the Senate confirmed him 67–30; he took the oath at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Isaacman said he will accelerate lunar missions and deepen public–private partnerships to speed America's return to the Moon.

2025-12-18T10:11:06.248552-08:00

Jared Isaacman sworn in as NASA's 15th administrator; vows to accelerate lunar missions and expand public–private partnerships

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Cessna Citation II crashes and erupts in fire at Statesville Regional Airport; multiple fatalities A Cessna Citation II business jet registered to former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday, erupting into a large fire and killing multiple people. Authorities said the aircraft had returned shortly after takeoff; the FAA and NTSB have opened investigations.

2025-12-18T08:54:33.537334-08:00

Cessna Citation II crashes and erupts in fire at Statesville Regional Airport; multiple fatalities

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Brazil suspends Helivip AOC after chief pilot departs Brazil has suspended Helivip’s air operator certificate following the departure of the company’s chief pilot, immediately halting the operator’s authorised helicopter services. The suspension removes Helivip’s legal authority to conduct commercial flights in Brazil and leaves its operational status pending resolution.

2025-12-18T07:51:42.035023-08:00

Brazil suspends Helivip AOC after chief pilot departs

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Honda launches APMG S retrofit to upgrade Classic and APMG HondaJets to Elite S standards Honda Aircraft announced the APMG S performance retrofit package for owners of HondaJet Classic and HondaJet APMG aircraft. The OEM-offered modification installs technical innovations introduced on later HondaJet variants, including features from the Elite S, to improve performance and fleet commonality.

2025-12-18T06:32:39.691644-08:00

Honda launches APMG S retrofit to upgrade Classic and APMG HondaJets to Elite S standards

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Ireland receives factory‑new Dassault Falcon 6X in €53m government‑jet purchase Ireland has taken delivery of a factory‑new Dassault Falcon 6X for €53 million, replacing a problem‑prone Learjet. Operated by the Irish Air Corps from Dublin, the aircraft will perform VIP transport, medevac and citizen evacuations, extending the state's strategic airlift and reach.

2025-12-18T06:27:01.736624-08:00

Ireland receives factory‑new Dassault Falcon 6X in €53m government‑jet purchase

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EASA approves GE Passport upgrade as exclusive powerplant for Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000

Cessna Citation II crashes and erupts in fire at Statesville Regional Airport; multiple fatalities

Russia’s north‑west registers fourth Bombardier Global 6500 despite Western sanctions

Jared Isaacman sworn in as NASA's 15th administrator; vows to accelerate lunar missions and expand public–private partnerships

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