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Cirrus has revealed details of its new Generation 2 Vision Jet which has expanded flight envelope with increases in cruise speed, altitude and range.

The Boeing 777 has surpassed 2,000 orders, making it the biggest selling widebody airliner ever. The milestone was passed in December with an order for 17 777s from BOC Aviation and two as-yet unidentified customers. The current total of 2,013 sales includes all eight 777 models including the 777F freighter and the latest 777X models. These include

Canadian media has reported the sale of 25 former RAAF F/A-18A/B classic Hornets to Canada has been finalised and the transfer of the aircraft will commence this year.

Rolls-Royce is developing what it says will be the world’s fastest electric aircraft.

Airbus now holds more than 500 firm orders for its A220 narrowbody twin after inking separate deals with JetBlue and a US start-up led by JetBlue founder David Neeleman for 60 A220-300s each.

Tigerair Australia pilots have commenced protected industrial action, which the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) union says could result in flight cancellations and disruptions.