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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.
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Analyst: Cash Crunch Could Further Delay Global 8000
While business aircraft remain a "crown jewel" within Bombardier, the need to prioritize could further delay the Global 8000, Vincent says.
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SAIC Offering Eclipse 550s for USAF Pilot Trainer Bid
Company would provide a fleet of Eclipse VLJs for no up-front investment by the U.S. government, at a fee-per-flight-hour.
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More Sea Trials for F-35 Carrier Variant
Meanwhile, the U.S. Air Force describes its plan for IOC, and voices continuing concern about new logistics system
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Singapore Airlines Launches Ultra-long-range A350-900
SIA plans to resume direct flights from Singapore to New York.
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Sukhoi Lands Second Western Customer for SSJ100
Ireland's CityJet to take first delivery next year
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Pre-owned Gulfstream Market Holds Steady, Report Notes
Inventory of for-sale G450s, G550s and G650s remains in seller’s market territory at 7.6 percent, 6.1 percent and 7.4 percent, respectively.
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Spirit Offers Cost-Saving C-130H Upgrade
MRO eyes unfulfilled U.S. requirement. Meanwhile, Israel’s own C-130H upgrade takes to the air
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Embraer's Bizjet Shipments Double in the Third Quarter
Deliveries overall see up 50 percent in third quarter with gains in both Executive Jets and Commercial Aviation.
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One Year Later, Gulfstream G500 Program is Flying High
Gulfstream Aerospace’s flight-test campaign for its G500 program has surpassed more than 100 hours over more than 45 missions.
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Indian Air Force Discusses Future Combat Aircraft–Again
The saga of failed procurements and indigenous aircraft development continues.
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Jetcraft Forecasts Moderate Bizjet Market Growth
Business aircraft market still depends on North America for growth, as emerging markets continue to disappoint.
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Eclipse Flies into the Sunshine
Eclipse team has been working to finish adding promised equipment and upgrades to the aircraft and providing quality service to its far-flung fleet.
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Malaysia Airlines To Replace London A380s with A350s
Yields proving too low to support the Airbus superjumbo
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Embraer Hands Over 300th Phenom 300
Over the past two years, the Phenom 300 has been the most delivered business jet in the world and is on pace to do so again this year.
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Boeing’s Muilenburg Rebuts Talk of Widebody Bubble
Insists production rate will not fall below seven per month during transition to 777X
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Next-gen Avionics Upgrade Offered for Falcon 900A/B
The upgrade, which is FAA approved, includes ADS-B OUT, Fans 1/A and LPV.
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GA-ASI Describes Progress Toward Certifying the Reaper
US company also reported service entry of the Extended Range Reaper, and a new US Army order for Gray Eagles
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Falcon 5X Timing Still Unclear, as New Engine Issue Surfaces
When the 5X rolled out in June, its first flight was pegged for September, but the new twinjet has yet to fly.
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Australian MRH-90 Helicopter Problems Aired
Like other operators of the NH-90 series helicopters, the Australians have experienced capability delays and maintainability problems.
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United's Interim Leadership Stays Course on Improvements
The carrier's management team is 'fully capable,' acting CEO Brett Hart told analysts and reporters in a conference call.
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U.S. Air Force is 'Very Close' to Selecting Bomber Contractor
The service plans to soon award an engineering and manufacturing development contract for the secretive Long Range Strike-Bomber.
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Korean Show Highlights KF-X Fighter Project
Potential engine and radar suppliers showed their wares. New Korean unmanned helicopter and fixed-wing programs were also displayed.
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First F-16V Developed for Taiwan Requirement Takes Flight
Lockheed Martin is developing the 'Viper' configuration F-16 for Taiwan and potentially other countries, including the United States.
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Rudder Pedal Glitch Delays MRJ First Flight
Japanese regional jet now scheduled to take to the air during week of November 9
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U.S. Lessor Seeks To Create 100-Aircraft Twin Otter Portfolio
Healthy market prompts talks with several potential investors
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Japan Will Be First International Customer for Boeing KC-46A
Japan's Air Self-Defense Force plans to acquire three of the Boeing 767-based aerial refueling tankers.
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Jinggong Named Eclipse 550 Distributor for China
Company to offer sales, training and service for Eclipse parent company One Aviation in the Asian country.
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With Deliveries Up, Cessna Preps for Longitude's NBAA Debut
Textron Aviation delivered 37 Citations and 29 King Airs during the quarter, compared with 33 Citations and 30 King Airs a year ago.
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U.S. Air Force Taps Northrop Grumman To Build New Bomber
The service chose Northrop Grumman over the team of Boeing and Lockheed Martin to build up to 100 Long Range-Strike Bombers.
