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Textron: Beechcraft Denali flight testing to complete in October; FAA certification next for Q1 2027 entry into service

Textron Aviation says the Beechcraft Denali is on track to complete flight testing in October, with FAA certification expected to follow. The company targets entry into service in Q1 2027, and reiterates program schedule alignment, citing significant flight-test progress through the certification campaign.

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2026-07-21T09:26:48.290521-07:00

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Rolls-Royce lines up Bristol investment, GCAP milestone and pending UK/Narrowbody and Airbus-driven decisions

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2026-07-21T05:41:43.388543-07:00

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Boeing seeks U.S. pressure on EU over €3B Airbus loan, reviving jet-subsidy trade tensions

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2026-07-21T03:08:40.966997-07:00

Reuters

FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches

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2026-07-21T03:43:08.724685-07:00

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Textron: Beechcraft Denali flight testing to complete in October; FAA certification next for Q1 2027 entry into service Textron Aviation says the Beechcraft Denali is on track to complete flight testing in October, with FAA certification expected to follow. The company targets entry into service in Q1 2027, and reiterates program schedule alignment, citing significant flight-test progress through the certification campaign.

2026-07-21T09:26:48.290521-07:00

Textron: Beechcraft Denali flight testing to complete in October; FAA certification next for Q1 2027 entry into service

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airBaltic ordered to repay $34M to Latvia government by late 3Q26 airBaltic must return $34 million to the Latvian government by late third quarter 2026, according to the cluster’s coverage. The repayment obligation sets a defined deadline for the carrier’s financial planning and any ongoing discussions tied to state support.

2026-07-21T08:44:27.163904-07:00

airBaltic ordered to repay $34M to Latvia government by late 3Q26

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Rolls-Royce lines up Bristol investment, GCAP milestone and pending UK/Narrowbody and Airbus-driven decisions Rolls-Royce has awarded McLaughlin & Harvey a contract worth more than £100 million to build a new customer-funded facility at its Bristol site, supporting R&D and assembly for future combat air. Separately, the GCAP fighter engine team (Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and IHI) has completed key design reviews ahead of ground testing. The company also signals it may need a bigger engine depending on Airbus’s wider A350 direction, and says the UK government must decide soon on potential narrowbody-engine subsidy support.

2026-07-21T05:41:43.388543-07:00

Rolls-Royce lines up Bristol investment, GCAP milestone and pending UK/Narrowbody and Airbus-driven decisions

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FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it is working to help industry bring air taxis, supersonic airplanes, boost space launches, and expand drone operations to market as it embraces next-generation aviation. The agency’s update was delivered during the Farnborough Airshow context.

2026-07-21T03:43:08.724685-07:00

FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches

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Boeing seeks U.S. pressure on EU over €3B Airbus loan, reviving jet-subsidy trade tensions Boeing has asked the U.S. government to press the European Union for transparency about a record €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package to Airbus, Reuters reports. The request comes after the U.S. and EU extended a tariff truce on jet subsidies, raising the prospect of renewed trade disputes.

2026-07-21T03:08:40.966997-07:00

Boeing seeks U.S. pressure on EU over €3B Airbus loan, reviving jet-subsidy trade tensions

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China orders suspension of light-aircraft operator tied to crash into Beijing’s tallest building China’s civil aviation authority has ordered an operator linked to a light aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest building to suspend operations, ground all aircraft, and eliminate “major safety hazards.” The directive follows the regulator’s determination of serious safety deficiencies associated with the operator.

2026-07-20T16:10:05.085778-07:00

China orders suspension of light-aircraft operator tied to crash into Beijing’s tallest building

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Vertical Aerospace nears UK government funding (up to £310m) to anchor UK production Vertical said it is close to securing a final “broad package” of government-backed investment, including a grant of up to £310 million, with a decision expected by year-end. The funding is aimed at anchoring production in the UK as the company advances its aircraft development and scale-up plans.

2026-07-20T16:08:31.781398-07:00

Vertical Aerospace nears UK government funding (up to £310m) to anchor UK production

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US House bill would reopen federal review of Chinese ownership of Cirrus Aircraft A US House bill would require a fresh federal review of Cirrus Aircraft’s Chinese ownership, with the outcome potentially culminating in a recommendation to divest. The proposed action reopens the question of foreign stakes in the light-aircraft manufacturer and its long-term ownership structure.

2026-07-20T12:08:07.806026-07:00

US House bill would reopen federal review of Chinese ownership of Cirrus Aircraft

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