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Russia Discontinues An-148 Production in Favor of Il-112

In light of the deep divide between Russia and Ukraine, UAC's Voronezh plant has ceased the the licensed production of the Ukrainian An-148 design

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October 21, 2018

Kremlin Commits More Subsidies for Superjet Operations

More than $150 million to go to government-run lessor

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October 19, 2018

Comac Speeds ARJ21 Production, Readies Flight Deck Redesign

Chinese conglomerate plans to deliver another eight airplanes by the end of the year

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October 19, 2018

Orders Boost TextAv Backlog, But Deliveries Dip in Q3

Turboprop deliveries were down while jet deliveries remained stable.

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October 19, 2018

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Bombardier Reports Flat Deliveries, Strong Orders

Canadian airframer has completed 70 percent of its planned 2018 deliveries.

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October 18, 2018

Pilatus PC-24 Fleet Heads for Double Dozen in Early 2019

With 12 aircraft now in service with customers, Swiss OEM will reach 23 by year-end, coinciding with approval for unprepared surface ops.

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October 18, 2018

Bye Pitches Electric Aircraft for Charter

Company's SunFlyer 4 Touted For Short Haul Urban Market

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October 18, 2018

Bongiovi Demos Speakerless Cabin Audio System

Sound system uses multiple transducers mounted behind interior panels to create an "immersive" experience.

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October 18, 2018

Piper Names Distributor for Bolivia and Peru

Aviation Marketing Group iordered an M350 for a demonstration tour in the region.

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October 18, 2018

France and Spain Team for Caracal Refueling Tests

As the French air force awaits its KC-130J tankers, the service has proved the ability of the Caracal helicopter to refuel from Spain's KC-130Hs

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October 18, 2018

Lee Develops CoolView Windows for More Bizjets

CoolView lets in light but blocks head and UV, allowing the cabin to remain far cooler in hot climates and shielding the pilots.

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October 17, 2018

Gulfstream To Expand PBI Service Center

NBAA announcement is latest in a spate of service center expansions and the recent opening of a sales and design center in New York City

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October 17, 2018

JetTech Unveils Garmin TXI Panel in Citation II

Colorado company says STC is pending and panel upgrades will be available for Citation II/SII and Citation V fleet

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October 17, 2018

Rolls-Royce Marks 60 Years in Business Aviation

UK engine maker highlights developments from fixed-cost engine care programs to its newest Pearl turbofans that will power the Global 5500/6500.

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October 17, 2018

Embraer Bizjets Claim More Speed Records

Brazilian airframes earns NAA certificates for flights by its Phenom 300, Legacy 450, and Legacy 500

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October 17, 2018

Bizjet Makers Enjoy Order Bounce

Deliveries will be softer this year, but will increase in 2019 as OEMs ramp up on a number of new aircraft programs.

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October 17, 2018

Daher Touts TBM Charter Duty

The airframer believes the speedy turboprop single makes an ideal introduction to private aviation

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October 17, 2018

Genghis Khan Airlines to Become Second ARJ21 Operator

Inner Mongolian carrier to launch services in January

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October 17, 2018

Textron Debuts SkyCourier Mockup in Pax Config

Freighter variant will also be available, with first flight of the twin turboprop expected next year and entry into service in 2020.

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October 17, 2018

Comac C919 Stumbles on FAA Flight Deck Standards

Engineers rethink cockpit design to meet regulatory requirements tied to human factors

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October 17, 2018