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Rafale Encounters Political Headwinds in India

The contract to buy 36 Rafales has become an election issue in India, where its pricing and offset deal have come under scrutiny

Aircraft

July 31, 2018

Swiss Air-Rescue Rega Accepts Second Challenger 650

Rega carries out air-rescue operations in Switzerland with a fleet of 17 helicopters and repatriates patients from abroad with its three Challengers.

Aircraft

July 30, 2018

E190-E2 Wraps Up Africa Demo Tour

Embraer sees several aircraft placement opportunities on the continent

Aircraft

July 30, 2018

Gulfstream's Latest G550 Heads for EMS in China

Beijing Red Cross Emergency Center expressed an interest in also adding a G650ER to its fleet, Gulfstream said.

Aircraft

July 27, 2018

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L3 Shows Multi-mission Conversion of Bombardier Q400

The Texas-based systems integrator is promoting the twin-turboprop as a cost-effective solution.

Aircraft

July 26, 2018

Controversy Develops over RAF AEW&C Fleet

British air arm must choose between upgrading the E-3D Sentry or buying a new aircraft—possibly the Boeing Wedgetail.

Aircraft

July 26, 2018

Icon Launches Fractional Share Test Program

The amphibious LSA manufacturer is offering a lower-cost pathway for flying the Icon A5.

Aircraft

July 26, 2018

How Boeing Envisions the Future of Transportation

How Boeing Envisions the Future of Transportation

ATC

July 26, 2018

Aerion Expects to Fly the First Supersonic Business Jet by 2023

Aerion Expects to Fly the First Supersonic Business Jet by 2023

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

Embraer KC-390 Military Transport Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Embraer KC-390 Military Transport Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

Airbus A400M Atlas Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Airbus A400M Atlas Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

Blackhawk Expands XP67A to King Air 300s

345 Knot Cruise Speed Expected From Engine Upgrade

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

EPS Continues To Make Progress on Aero Diesel

Predicts 30-50% Better Economy Than Avgas Engines

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

Epic Nudges Closer To E1000 Certification

Company Predicts FAA Approval By End of 2018

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

Mooney Celebrates 70th Year

Plans Manufacture Of 20 Aircraft In 2018

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

Piper Aicraft's Revenues, Sales Surge

Piper is seeing large new orders thanks to the pilot shortage.

Aircraft

July 24, 2018

Quest Aircraft Names African Kodiak Dealer

South Africa-based NAC was tapped as the airframer's sales agent in southern and eastern Africa.

Aircraft

July 24, 2018

Switchblade Flying Car To Fly Soon

More Than 650 Reservations For The $140,000 Kit Plane

Aircraft

July 24, 2018

Pipistrel Shows Electric Aircraft Options at Oshkosh

At EAA's AirVenture, the Slovenian airframer is displaying its range of aircraft, from self-launching sailplanes to electrically-powered, two-seaters.

Aircraft

July 23, 2018

New Cessna Denali Mockup Makes AirVenture Debut

Textron Aviation is quickly moving toward first wing mate and completion of the Denali prototype airframes as the program nears first flight in early 2019.

Aircraft

July 23, 2018