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WW II-era Workhorses Shine at Sun ’n‘ Fun

These airplanes were the workhorses that helped the Allies get a foothold in Normandy

China Tariffs Could Hurt More Than First Thought

Analysts’ belief that China’s proposed tariff won’t cover the 737 Max 8 might be incorrect, according to IBA Group

Thailand Commissions T-50TH

Thailand’s new trainers from Korea will provide lead-in fighter training for F-16 and Gripen pilots.

F-35C Fleet Deployment Preparations Gather Pace

A recent round of carrier qualifications has been conducted while the first deployable squadron begins training in earnest.

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Russia Fears Losing Ground to the PRC in World Arms Market

Russia's arms industry is being squeezed out of some of its traditional market regions by Chinese hardware that draws heavily on Russian technology.

Embraer E190-E2s To Get Fully Compliant GTFs by October

Pratt & Whitney making steady progress to fix durability deficiencies in combustor liner

A Long Trip in a TBM 910

AIN editor-in-chief Matt Thurber accompanied a TBM pilot on a delivery flight from Tarbes, France, to Camarillo, California.

HondaJet Racks Up More Approvals, Makes FIDAE Debut

HondaJet has received type certifications from Argentina’s Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil and Panama’s Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil.

Cirrus Aircraft Wins Collier Trophy for SF50 Vision Jet

Collier Trophy is awarded annually “for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America."

Embraer Delivers First E190-E2 to Wideroe

Norwegian airline scheduled to launch first service on April 24

Piper Showcases Product Line, with an Addition, at SNF

The company's M600 will fly with Kirby Chambliss's Edge 540 during the airshow.

Kuwait Firms Up Super Hornet Deal

Kuwait has finalized its long-expected deal for 28 Super Hornets, which will add to the 28 Typhoons it is receving from Leonardo

Falklands Islanders Upgrading to Garmin Flight Decks

Figas awaits the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly’s decision on buying a sixth BN2B-26 Islander.

Embraer Executive Jets Delivers First Phenom 300E

This follows recent type certifications of the light jet from the FAA, EAA and Brazil’s ANAC.

Brimstone Gets a Boost

A capability sustainment contract from the UK should see MBDA's Brimstone missile fielded on Apache attack helicopters and Protector RPAs

Boeing 737 Chief Engineer Predicts ‘Huge Future’ for Max

Calls Max 7 ideal for high-altitude airports in China

India’s Fighter Saga Continues

Continual delays and technical problems have plagued India's search for a fighter to replace its numerous aging aircraft

Supersonic Bizjet Launch Inches Closer, Says Analyst

Supersonic business jets are "still moving at the very subsonic speed of technology, regulation and money,” though.

Switzerland Outlines New Air Defense Requirements

Switzerland is looking for a new fighter to enter service around 2025, along with a ground-based air defense system

Singapore Airlines Takes First Boeing 787-10

Scheduled to enter service in May, SIA 787-10s will initially fly routes planned for Osaka, Japan, and Perth, Australia.

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