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Gulfstream G650 Set for Steep Approach Approval

Approval will require an avionics and flight control software update, and release of the new code "is imminent," says Gulfstream.

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October 15, 2018

Aerion Unveils Stage 5 GE Affinity Engine for Supersonic AS2

GE's Affinity turbofan will be the highest-bypass supersonic engine ever developed.

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October 15, 2018

NetJets Signs Deal For 175 Longitudes, 150 Hemispheres

The agreement would see NetJets as launch customer for Hemisphere.

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October 15, 2018

Boeing Delivers Russia’s First 737 Max 8

Globus Airlines to fly 11 of the 176-seat jets as S7 Airlines

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October 15, 2018

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Embraer Introduces Ground Power Mode on Phenom 300

The new functionality enables operators to forego GPUs by running an engine on idle, to power cabin environmental, lighting and entertainment system use.

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October 15, 2018

Delta Extends Airbus Skywise Contract To Cover 400 Airliners

Airbus predicative maintenance system adds to efficiency of airline operations, aids in parts design

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October 15, 2018

Jetcraft Sees Strong Used Market Beyond U.S., Despite Economic Weakness

Emerging markets have been battered economically but OEM caution means used aircraft will remain popular, predicts leading broker.

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October 14, 2018

Embraer Moves Ahead with Praetor Program

Embraer introduced two new models, the Praetor 500 and 600, at this year's NBAA convention.

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October 14, 2018

Aero Vodochody Rolls Out First L-39NG

The original Czech L-39 became the stalwart of the Soviet-era training machine. Now Aero is back in production with a thoroughly updated aircraft

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October 14, 2018

Airbus Corporate Jets Preps for ACJ Neo Deliveries

K5's ACJ319 is making its NBAA debut.

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October 14, 2018

NBAA Static Display Ready at ORL

"World's largest jigsaw puzzle" of aircraft features some 90 business aircraft, very precisely positioned

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October 14, 2018

Skandia's Aero Armor Gets PMA

Line of exterior protection products guard paint against contamination and erosion and can enhance performance of airborne weather radar.

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October 14, 2018

Draper Now Heads Textron Aviation, E-Z-GO for Ernest

Ernest's new future is at specialty vehicles.

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October 14, 2018

Alto Intros CMS for Retrofit Market

Once installed,the "budget friendly" modular system allows phased-in upgrades and can control all cabin systems and functions.

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October 14, 2018

Viking Air Preps for Fire Season, Updates Water Scooper Line

The company is contemplating adding CL-515 to fleet of water scooper aerial firefighting aircraft.

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October 12, 2018

TAP Air Portugal Aims for December EIS of Its First A330neo

Etops and FAA certification still pending

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October 12, 2018

Textron Aviation Optimistic for Future

Textron Aviation's newest airplanes, the Denali and SkyCourier, are speeding toward completion and first flights.

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October 11, 2018

Gulfstream Brings Showroom, Sales Center to Manhattan

Fitted with a nearly 20-foot “power wall,” the center provides digital design and cabin layout selection capabilities.

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October 11, 2018

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