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Mitsubishi Grounds MRJs Following In-flight Engine Failure

August 21 incident forced diversion and emergency landing in Portland, Oregon

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August 24, 2017

Indonesia Barters Commodities for Sukhoi Su-35 Combat Jets

Russia has agreed a countertrade deal; Indonesia is also shopping for armed UAVs.

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August 23, 2017

Flying Aboard the Phillips 66 Aerostars Yakovlev YAK-52TW

Flying Aboard the Phillips 66 Aerostars Yakovlev YAK-52TW

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August 23, 2017

Global 7000 FTV2 Flameout Won't Affect Flight-test Plan

FTV2 “experienced an in-flight flameout of the right engine following high vibration and high inter turbine temperature (ITT) readings.”

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August 21, 2017

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Industry Rallies for Recovery at LABACE 2017

Visitors to this year's LABACE celebrated 15 years of the show, though much rain fell over the three days at Sao Paulo's Congonhas Airport.

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August 18, 2017

Turkey Considers Russian or European Missile Systems—Or Both

A highly politicized search for ground-based long-range air defense continues.

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August 17, 2017

One Aviation Unveils Testbed with Eclipse 700 Wing

One Aviation has unveiled an Eclipse 500-based prototype fitted with the larger wing planned for the new EA700 light jet.

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August 17, 2017

Vulcanair Brazil Prepares for P68 Assembly

Local dealer for Italy's Vulcanair says customers prefer to pick their aircraft up new from a factory rather than ferry them to South America.

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August 16, 2017

Indonesia’s N219 Flies for First Time

The N219 program still lacks funding for certification, but has achieved a major milestone.

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August 16, 2017

Cirrus's Stand Is a Moveable Feast of Aviation

The Cirrus roadshow is more than just Cirrus in Brazil...

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August 16, 2017

Confidence High Despite Rain at LABACE

Aviation in Latin America is looking up. WIth a presidential election next year in Brazil, perhaps LABACE 2018 will see brisk sales activity.

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August 16, 2017

HondaJet, Phenom 300 Spar for Top Light Jet Sales Title

If it pulls off the feat, the HondaJet would assume the title from the Embraer Phenom 300, which has been the best seller in this category for four years.

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August 16, 2017

Britain’s Costly Carrier Enters Home Port

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of two huge new warships, completed initial sea trials, but won’t be operational until the end of 2020.

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August 16, 2017

Russia’s First MALE UAV Is Revealed

The Predator-like Orion MALE UAV faces an uncertain future, as its maker struggles for funding.

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August 15, 2017

Bombardier Ships First CL350 for Argentinian Customer

The 350 is an upgraded Challenger 300 with a new wing, more powerful Honeywell HTF7350 engines, larger windows and redesigned interior.

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August 15, 2017

Kodiak Focuses on Key Markets

Kodiak Aircraft do Brasil became the local sales representative for the single-engine Kodiak in April, and is securing interest from many operators.

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August 15, 2017

MAX 7 Could Be Leading BBJ Model

Boeing Buisness Jets has sold 250 airliner-derived aircraft into the VIP/corporate market, and hopes its new BBJ MAX 7 will build on the company's success

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August 15, 2017

Cessna's Denali Is On its Way

Textron expects to fly its Cessna Denali prototype next year, an aircraft that marries 21st century aircraft design technology with an all-new powerplant

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August 15, 2017

Diamond Dealer Notches Up Seven DA62 Sales

Diamond's exclusive agent in Brazil is selling its new piston twin, and promoting its strengths in modifying aircraft for special missions.

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August 15, 2017

Brazil Approves API's Falcon 900 Blended Winglets

Aviation Partners, Inc. has specilized in the design of advanced winglets to reduce drag and increase range

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August 15, 2017