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Embraer Reports E190-E2 Spec Improvements

Expects new narrowbody to gain certification in “coming weeks”

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January 19, 2018

Gulfstream’s G450 Reaches the End of the Line

After 12 years and more than 360 deliveries, production stops on teh G450 line as the airframer prepares for certification of the new G500

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January 19, 2018

Airbus A330neo Advancing through Flight Tests

Certification is expected in the middle of this year.

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January 18, 2018

Emirates Throws Airbus Lifeline with A380 Commitment

MOU covering up to 36 superjumbos breathes fresh life into program

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January 18, 2018

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Textron Aviation Rapidly Expanding Turboprop Lines

Order activity has picked up for King Airs and Caravans, while Textron Aviation adds the SkyCourier and Denali to the lineup.

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January 18, 2018

Thai Army Boosts Air Defense Missile Capability

The Chinese KS-1C system is in service, and the MBDA MICA is on its way

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January 18, 2018

Turkey and Indonesia Join Forces on a ‘New’ UAV

The state-owned aircraft companies in each country are teaming—presumably—to further develop TAI’s existing Anka drone.

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January 18, 2018

How to Quit the Airlines and Fly on a Private Jet

How to Quit the Airlines and Fly on a Private Jet

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January 18, 2018

Boeing Inks JV Deal with Detroit Seat Supplier

Moves to tackle supply delays of airliner seats

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January 17, 2018

Embraer Bizjet Shipments Down in ’17, but Meet Target

As of December 31, Embraer’s backlog for both executive and commercial aircraft stood at $18.3 billion, down from $19.6 billion a year earlier.

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January 16, 2018

SJI Challenges Reports of Interjet Fleet Woes

Disputes claims that systemic failures led to grounded SSJ100s

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January 16, 2018

2017 Preowned Sales Signal Signs for Optimism

More business jets are not selling, which could signal a surge as transaction prices continue to firm.

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January 15, 2018

Airbus Will Shut Down A380 Line Without Emirates Order

2017 was “quite a challenge” says Airbus, as it continues to increase production rates and put pressure on rival Boeing.

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January 15, 2018

Leonardo Delivers More Falco UAVs To The Middle East

The EVO version has a larger payload and extended range.

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January 11, 2018

Canaccord Sees NMA Launch, Narrowbody Stamina in '18

Production rate increases will go forward, but might not last, firm projects

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January 10, 2018

Turkey Buys from Russia; also Mulls European Missile Systems

The S-400 deal is going ahead, but a joint study with Eurosam is also now under contract.

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January 10, 2018

China Introduces New Transport Helicopter

The Z-8G is a troop and cargo carrier derived from the Z-8 naval helicopter.

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January 10, 2018

Airbus To Raise A320 Production in Tianjin

Negotiations over co-production deal involving A380s remain under wraps, however

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January 9, 2018

First BelugaXL Rolls Out of Factory in Toulouse

First flight expected by mid-year

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January 9, 2018

Boeing Sets New Delivery Record in 2017

Also collects orders for 912 airplanes, marking another year of a greater than 1:1 book-to-bill ratio

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January 9, 2018