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The Mitsubishi SpaceJet — as we know it today — is dead

Jon Ostrower·May 27, 2020

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ intent to cultivate a new market for the Japanese conglomerate in North America has been withdrawn. Its purpose, the creation of a next-generational regional jet, is on hold indefinitely. Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation, or Mitac, MHI’s commercial aircraft unit, is now set to shutter its operations in North America and Europe, the company confirmed last Friday. With letting go of Mitac’s international presence, its parent has reabsorbed its aircraft division leaving an indefinitely-paused future for the existing M90.

Boeing exits 2022 with congressional exemption for Max

Jon Ostrower·December 23, 2022

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737 Max recertification risks becoming pawn in U.S.-China fight

Jon Ostrower·October 21, 2020

Deteriorating U.S., China relations loom over Boeing and its 737 Max recertification.

Three Points: A321XLRs for United, 737 Max checklist testing, hairy landings, Dubai Air Show redux

Jon Ostrower·December 3, 2019

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Boeing yanks eight 787s from service over structural issue

Jon Ostrower·August 27, 2020

Two manufacturing issues compromised an area of the structure in the rear of the Boeing 787 that is unable to withstand the maximum stress that would be experienced by the aircraft in service and could fail.

FAA Administrator outlines final gantlet to return 737 Max to service

Jon Ostrower·February 12, 2020

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United dive after Maui departure adds to list of industry close calls

Jon Ostrower·February 12, 2023

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Embraer’s strategy hinges on China amid Brazil posture shift

Jon Ostrower·April 12, 2023

Brazil’s thrice-elected president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is slated to meet with China’s leader Xi Jinping on April 14, in a pivotal visit between the nations with a potentially profound impact on western aerospace.

Three Points: Alaska, Delta & Air Canada fleet notes, MU5735’s dive in context, Whisper Drone

Jon Ostrower and Elan Head·March 25, 2022

It's been a frenetic week for fleet moves. Alaska Air is formally removing the asterisk on its Proudly All Boeing moniker, Delta got an all-new aircraft type, Air Canada's getting in line for early A321XLRs and the FAA is putting a significant question mark over the availability of the 737 Max 10. After the crash of China Eastern 5736, The Air Current compares historical high rates of descent for key air accidents. It's an important dose of perspective in the early phases of the investigation into what brought down the 737-800. Whisper Drone charts a course for high-speed electric flight. TAC spoke with Whisper Aero founder Mark Moore about its new drone testbed and its prospects as a promising early application for its ultra-quiet electric propulsors.

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The Mitsubishi SpaceJet — as we know it today — is dead

Boeing exits 2022 with congressional exemption for Max

737 Max recertification risks becoming pawn in U.S.-China fight

Three Points: A321XLRs for United, 737 Max checklist testing, hairy landings, Dubai Air Show redux

Boeing yanks eight 787s from service over structural issue

FAA Administrator outlines final gantlet to return 737 Max to service

United dive after Maui departure adds to list of industry close calls

Embraer’s strategy hinges on China amid Brazil posture shift

Three Points: Alaska, Delta & Air Canada fleet notes, MU5735’s dive in context, Whisper Drone

Alaska Airlines, finally all-Boeing, ventures beyond the recovery

Why short eVTOL flights alone can’t solve the pilot shortage

Now airborne, Universal Hydrogen looks ahead to ATR commercialization

Whitaker appointment could help the eVTOL industry, but it’s not clear how much

Alaska Airlines, finally all-Boeing, ventures beyond the recovery

Russian airspace restrictions loom over nearing Air France-KLM 50 widebody deal