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1H17 Bizjet Shipments Rise, Turboprops Cool Down

Piston, turboprop and business jet deliveries in the second quarter edged up 2.6 percent, while billings suffered a 1.2. percent decline.

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August 15, 2017

Pilatus Sales Buck Trend in Latin America

Swiss manufacturer's agent for the Latin American region, Synerjet, has achieved considerable success with the PC-12 and PC-24.

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August 15, 2017

HondaJet Gets Brazlian Nod

In 2015, Honda Aircraft appointed Lider Aviacão as its exclusive dealer to provide sales, service and support for customers in Brazil.

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August 15, 2017

Embraer Headlines LABACE with Legacy 650E

Brazilian airframer Embraer is determined to make a splash at its home airshow as it celebrates its 48th anniversary later this week.

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August 14, 2017

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Bombardier Lands First Learjet 75 Customer in Brazil

The Bombardier business jet fleet in Latin America currently includes more than 510 Learjets and some 175 Challengers and Globals.

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August 14, 2017

China Displays ‘Wild Weasel’ Fighter

A Chengdu J-10B was shown with with jammer, designator pods and anti-radiation missiles.

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August 14, 2017

Bombardier Sees Improvement in Local Market

The Canadian airframer has observed an uptick in business aviation activity and interest in some long dormant countries.

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August 12, 2017

Textron Emphasizing Execution Across Product Lines

Latin American market presence expanding for both fixed-wing, rotorcraft

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August 12, 2017

New Products Help Gulfstream Weather Demand Dip

Full-year deliveries expected to match last year’s total, executives say.

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August 12, 2017

Vulcanair Targets Brazil Market with P68R Twin

The twin-engine P68R has many uses for operations in Brazil, from flight training to efficient transport.

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August 12, 2017

Falcon 8X Fleet Grows To Four Aircraft in Brazil

Brazil and Mexico have been bright spots in the Latin American market.

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August 11, 2017

Study Projects Newer Cargo Conversions Accelerating in 2020

UK consultancy IBA says market value of new-generation aircraft will suit conversion starting around the turn of the decade.

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August 10, 2017

Air Force: Light Attack Experiment a New Approach to Buying

The U.S. Air Force is currently evaluating three turboprops and a jet for a potential light attack aircraft requirement.

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August 10, 2017

Outfitting the New 737-based Boeing Business Jet Demonstrator

Outfitting the New 737-based Boeing Business Jet Demonstrator

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August 10, 2017

UTC-Rockwell Collins Talks Underscore Supply-chain Pressures

Analysts think consolidation could provide leverage against OEM pricing pressures

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August 9, 2017

Sale of Embraer Super Tucanos to Nigeria Likely

Twelve of the Brazilian turboprop light attack aircraft will be supplied via the U.S. foreign military sales system.

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August 9, 2017

FAA Issues Special Conditions for Global 7000 Alloy

Aluminum-Lithium is found on newet models, including Bombardier's C Series along with Airbus, Boeing and Gulfstream aircraft.

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August 8, 2017

FAA: No More Issues Putting PC-12s on Part 135 Tickets

The issue arose when FSDOs had differing interpretations of FAR 135.163(f), which outlines electrical power requirements for single-engine aircraft.

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August 8, 2017

Lessors Still See Strong Market for 250- to 350-seat Widebodies

Optimism among top executives tempers concerns of softening in overall market segment

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August 8, 2017

Piper's Sales Swell in Second Quarter 2017

M-Series turboprops are helping to drive double digit delivery and revenue gains.

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August 8, 2017