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Dassault's Falcon 8X Wows the Crowds in Paris

As part of its public debut, the French airframer's new flagship took part in the show's daily flying display.
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Aircraft

Boeing Launches BBJ Max 9 With First Order

A year after adding the BBJ Max to its product line, Boeing has notched the first sale of the 9 variant.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Approaching Fleet Milestone

The all-Bombardier business jet operator is about to add its 50th aircraft
Training and Workforce

FAA Looks To Boost Training Device Hour Credits

The agency is seeking to raise the number of hours such devices can contribute to an instrument rating.
Training and Workforce

Grob To Train U.S. Army Fixed-wing Aircrew

Grob’s G 120TP trainer has been selected as part of CAE’s contract to train U.S. Army fixed-wing pilots.
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Avionics

L-3 Extends Underwater Beacon Life, Highlights ADS-B Transponders

In addition to introducing a new 90-day underwater locator beacon, L-3 is helping operators meet the upcoming ADS-B mandate.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce, Liebherr Join To Develop Power Gearbox

UltraFan engine is a geared design based on technology that could be ready for service in 2025.
Training and Workforce

If You Simulate It, Will They Come?

Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
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Aircraft

Korean Air Signs Up for Airbus A320neo Club

Japan’s Peach Aviation is buying A320s and Eva Air will get A330-300s

U.S. Made ‘Judgment Call’ To Withhold F-35 at Paris Air Show

U.S. Air Force Secretary revealed the thinking behind missing yet another major air show with the F-35 as it nears initial operating capability.
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Aircraft

Leasing Groups Buy More of Boeing's Max

AerCap led off Boeing’s Paris Air Show business on June 16 with an order for 100 737 Max 8s.
Aircraft

Saudi Ministry Orders Airbus C295W Airlifters

Kingdom previously bought the smaller CN235 transport.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Launches Concept X6 Heavy-twin Helo

Turbomeca proceeds with 3,000 shp engine demonstrator, aimed at heavy helicopters.
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Tactair Fluid Controls Wins Artemis Racing Contract

Company to design and build hydraulics for America’s Cup class catamaran.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Improved Skylark Draws on Hermes Technology

Elbit’s man-portable Skylark is one of the most popular mini-UASs on the market. The company has launched an improved version.
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Sagem Hammer Could Arm Hercules

AA/ROK has partnered with Rafaut and Sagem to offer a close air support capability to the C-130 Hercules.
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Aircraft

Airbus’s A400M Military Transport Flies at Paris Air Show 2015

Airbus’s A400M Military Transport Flies at Paris Air Show 2015
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Aircraft

Budget Fighter PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Turns Heads at Paris Air Show 2015

Budget Fighter PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Turns Heads at Paris Air Show 2015
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Aircraft

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show 2015

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show 2015
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Aircraft

P-51 Mustang Roars Over Le Bourget at Paris Air Show 2015

P-51 Mustang Roars Over Le Bourget at Paris Air Show 2015
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Aircraft

Antonov Steps Up Plans for An-188 Airlifter

The Ukrainian manufacturer wants to offer an alternative
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin’s Hybrid Airship Lands Commercial Reseller

Company will not build its first full-scale Hybrid Airship until a customer is secured.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Paves Way for Next-Gen IFEC

The Middle East’s largest aircraft leasing company, Aviation Lease and Finance Co. (ALAFCO), has selected the full suite of Rockwell Collins avionics.
Aircraft

Deliveries of Iomax Archangel Begin

The first of 24 Archangels has just been delivered to the UAE
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Terma Selected for Archangel

Iomax is currently preparing the first of a new batch of Thrush-based aircraft for delivery to the United Arab Emirates.
Training and Workforce

C-130J Training System Reaches Milestone

Provided, maintained and upgraded by CAE, the C-130J training system for the RAF has reached 15 years of service
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Training and Workforce

CAE Wins $90M in Airline Training Business

Deals with some 30 global airlines encompasses everything from cadet pilot training to sales of flight simulators.
Safety

AIN Blog: Drones Uncaged!

At EAA AirVenture, drone and radio-control pilots will be able to fly during the evening at Pioneer Airport.
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Safety

FAA Ponders Revocation of Glider Transponder Exemption

On the basis of a midair and dozens of near-collisions, the agency is soliciting advice.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Parts Exempt from South Carolina Sales Tax

Parts for aircraft operated under Part 91 are no longer subject to the state's 7-percent sales tax.