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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Global 7000 Mockup To Land at Jetex FBO in Dubai

105-foot-long mockup features a dining area, entertainment lounge, en-suite master bedroom and private washroom, as well as a fully equipped kitchen.

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January 4, 2018

Qatar and Kuwait Eurofighter Sales—More Details Revealed

The UK will host a training squadron for Qatar. The Kuwaiti jets will have new AESA radars and targeting pods.

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January 4, 2018

Bombardier Misses C Series Delivery Target for 2017

Ships 17 airplanes out of most recent estimate of 20 to 22

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January 4, 2018

Air Baltic Reflects on Its First Year of Flying the Bombardier C Series CS300 Airliner

Air Baltic Reflects on Its First Year of Flying the Bombardier C Series CS300 Airliner

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January 4, 2018

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Competition Begins for Production Site of Boeing's NMA

Several regions are positioning themselves to produce the possible—but not yet launched—New Midsized Aircraft.

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January 3, 2018

Global 7000 On Track, Questions Remain on 8000

Compounding this uncertainty is a still-undefined certification schedule, an apparent lack of orders, and “unclear” market requirements.

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January 3, 2018

North Korean Threat Prompts New Japan, Korean Buys

Japan will acquire new air defense systems, while Korea wants more F-35s.

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January 2, 2018

Bombardier Confident In CRJ Sales Upswing

Company believes refreshed cabin will help drive sales in still-relevant large RJ market

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December 28, 2017

Mitsubishi Aircraft Details Latest Organizational Changes

Establishes new program management division led by MRJ program director Alex Bellamy

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December 27, 2017

Vulcanair V1.0 Receives FAA Certification

Vulcanair's four-seat, piston-powered V1.0 is now FAA certified.

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December 27, 2017

Piaggio Aerospace Outlines New Five-year Plan

Italian manufacturer plans to focus on the P.1HH and P.180 programs.

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December 27, 2017

End of the Line: Bizjets to Beer Cans

What happens when aircraft reach the end of their useful lives.

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December 26, 2017

China’s AG600, World’s Largest Amphibian, Flies

The Avic-developed airplane incorporates primarily local parts.

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December 26, 2017

Wanfeng Aviation Industry Buys Diamond Aircraft Industries

Wanfeng Aviation's plans called for expansion into aircraft manufacturing, airport management, flight training, and other general aviation operations.

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December 26, 2017

Boeing, Embraer Eye 'Potential Combination'

Talks ongoing as Airbus and Bombardier finalize plans for the European venture to take a 50.01 percent stake in the CSeries program.

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December 21, 2017

Boeing Steps Ahead Towards MQ-25 Contract

The company has already completed a prototype to meet the U.S. Navy’s requirement for an unmanned aerial tanker.

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December 20, 2017

Textron Begins Delivery of Nine-ship King Air Order

The King Air 250s and lon3 350 to CanWest Air will replace the company's B200 air ambulance fleet.

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December 20, 2017

F-35 Gets Bad Report Card from UK Legislators

A parliamentary watchdog’s report listed cost and technical concerns that were not allayed by LM or UK government officials.

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December 20, 2017

Rising Demand at Piper Leads To Increased Staff

As it faces more deliveries, the airframer has seen its largest employment growth in nearly a decade.

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December 20, 2017

Mahindra Sticks With Hartzell for New Airvan 10

The choice for the 10-seat utility turboprop continues a long association between the aircraft series and the prop maker.

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December 20, 2017