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Bombardier Bizjet Shipments Down, but Globals Rise

The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance of 135 business jet deliveries, which would put overall shipments on par with 2016.

Funds Needed To Power World’s Oldest Liberator

Three of the four engines are timed out.

Historic Meeting of B-29s 'FIFI' and Doc

The only remaining World War II-vintage Boeing Superfortresses rub elbows at EAA AirVenture

Airbus Remains Optimistic on A320neo Delivery Target

Despite engine issues, CEO Tom Enders calls plan to deliver 200 A320neo-family narrowbodies this year "a realistic target"

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Vulcanair V1.0 Trainer Aiming at U.S. Training Market

The four-seat piston-powered V1.0 from Vulcanair retails for $259,000 and features a glass cockpit and constant-speed prop.

Falcon Sales Boost Dassault First-half Results

Deliveries of Falcons increased by two to 17 in the first half, while order intake of new and pre-owned Falcons jumped by more than 25 percent.

Iranian Weapons and UAVs On Display at MAKS

The Russian aerospace show provided a rare opportunity for Iran to exhibit weaponry abroad.

Surprise Debut for Russian Light Jet at MAKS

The SR-10 is apparently derived from Sukhoi’s previous work to develop an innovative military trainer and sporting airplane.

Mooney M10 Back On, Company Begins Acclaim Deliveries

The company sees a market for light M10 in China.

2Q17 Deliveries Down, but Sales Steady, at Gulfstream

During the quarter, Gulfstream delivered 30 jets (23 large and seven midsize) versus 36 in the same period last year (29 large and seven midsize).

U.S. Air Force Aims To Speed Hypersonic Weapon Development

The service has determined that five defense contractors have the capability to develop the air-launched hypersonic strike weapon.

New Flying Car Hopeful Unveils Prototype in Oshkosh

Oregon-based Samson Motors believes its two-passenger, three-wheel Switchblade will be available next year in kit form.

ICON Resumes Deliveries, Turns Attention to Enhanced A5

Deliveries had been on hold since May 2016.

Piper Grounds M600 Fleet for Spar Inspections

Wing spar inspection required.

Cirrus Ramping Up Production

The company is producing eight pistons and one jet per week.

Quake Damage Drives Sounds Air’s Search for Larger Aircraft

Closure of road between Blenheim and Christchurch boosts New Zealand regional's passenger traffic

Garmin 1000NXi Now Standard on Cessna Caravans

Features of the G1000NXi include faster processing times, improved graphics rendering and enhanced readability with LED bED back-lighting.

One Aviation's "Project Canada" Is Now Eclipse 700

The company believes it could be done with work on the aircraft in 18 to 24 months.

TsAGI Plans ICAO Chapter 14-compliant SSBJ

Russian company expects aircraft to produce a sonic boom with intensity less than 72 dBA or 78 dB SPL (sound pressure level).

JStars Contenders Argue Merits of Business Jet Versus Airliner

A Gulfstream G550 can fly the JStars mission 'higher, faster, farther' and more affordably than an airliner, the manufacturer contends.

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