After years of meticulous restoration, the American Heritage Museum’s Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina has returned to the skies. The historic aircraft completed its first post-restoration flight on Monday, July 6, from New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The restoration was carried out by American Aero Services under the leadership of project manager Casey Littrell. The Catalina, which spent several years in the Netherlands before joining the American Heritage Museum’s collection in 2019, is one of the...

Textron Aviation has marked an important milestone in the development of its next-generation light jet lineup as the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 successfully completed its maiden flight. The achievement represents another significant step toward certification and brings the aircraft closer to its anticipated entry into service in 2027. The inaugural flight departed from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, where test pilots Steve Helmer and Dave Welbrock conducted a comprehensive...

GE Aerospace has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Boeing's plans to increase production of the 787 Dreamliner, saying it is prepared to meet growing demand for the aircraft's engines. The company said deliveries of its 787 engines increased by 30% year-over-year during the second quarter, demonstrating its ability to keep pace with Boeing's planned production ramp-up. GE also dismissed concerns that engine shortages could slow the aircraft manufacturer's output. GE Aerospace said...