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F-35s Temporarily Grounded After First Crash; First Fleet F-35C Delivered

The Pentagon has issued a temporary grounding order for all F-35s as mishap investigators suspect a faulty fuel tube caused the recent F-35B crash

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October 11, 2018

Terrafugia Prepping for Transition Production

The Terrafugia Transition flying car is expected to begin production in 2019.

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October 10, 2018

First Production KC-390 Takes to the Air

Embraer has flown its first production KC-390, but it will not be going to the Brazilian air force right away, as it is needed for trials.

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October 10, 2018

One Aviation Enters Chapter 11 Restructuring

Company intends to maintain support for Eclipse jets and continue development of the Eclipse 700 follow-on aircraft.

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October 10, 2018

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Quest Series II Kodiak To Mark NBAA Debut

Series II, rolled out with a new batch of block changes, is the culmination of more than 200 enhancements that have been incorporated over the past decade.

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October 9, 2018

Comac, HNA Pitch ARJ21 for African Market

Chinese companies consider establishing aircraft leasing company on the continent

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October 8, 2018

PC-21 Enters French Service

The Pilatus advanced trainer was selected by France in early 2017 to replace Epsilons and Alpha Jets.

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October 8, 2018

Airbus Names Faury To Succeed Enders as CEO

Wholesale management transition also to see exit of CFO Harald Wilhelm

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October 8, 2018

EC Approves Boeing-Adient Joint Venture for Aircraft Seats

Adient Aerospace’s headquarters and initial factory to be based near Frankfurt

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October 8, 2018

VREF To Release 15-year Bizcraft Residual Value Outlook

Knowing which aircraft can potentially retain its value is an appealing feature and something that more should research before purching one.

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October 5, 2018

Bombardier’s Global 7500 Achieves Certification

Bombardier’s Global 7500 Achieves Certification

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October 5, 2018

Safran Turboshaft To Power Zunum’s Hybrid/Electric Airliner

Ardiden 3Z rated to generate between 1,700 and 2,000 shaft horsepower

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October 4, 2018

New Amstat App To Ease Data Use, Facilitate Leads

Amstat is rolling out other product enhancements at NBAA.

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October 4, 2018

Bell, Garmin Teaming On Autonomous VTOL

The avionics maker will lead the development of the avionics hardware and software for Bell's eVTOL.

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October 3, 2018

New Jets 2018

Can new models convince reluctant buyers?

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October 2, 2018

Luxaviation Signs MoU with Flugauto

Luxaviation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the VTOL startup company.

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October 2, 2018

Russia Rethinks Trainer Options

Russia's attempts to acquire new basic trainers have hit a stumbling block in the face of a chill in international relations

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October 2, 2018

Airbus A321LR Wins EASA, FAA Certification

Long-range version of A321neo to fly as far as 4,000 nm with 206 passengers

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October 2, 2018

Gulfstream Completes G500/G600 Nacelle Line Acquisition

The sale will clear the way for Nordam to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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October 2, 2018

European Low-Cost Carrier Primera Air Collapses

Puts part of the blame for its financial difficulties on aircraft delivery delays

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October 2, 2018