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Swiss C Series Makes First Flight Into London City

Regularly scheduled service from Zurich starts Tuesday

Russia and Iran Negotiate Major Rotorcraft Deals

At the recent MAKS show, talks advanced on the supply of a lightweight helicopter, and general assistance to the Islamic Republic.

Boeing's Bullish India Outlook May Undercount Regional Aircraft

India's Regional Connectivity Scheme aims to improve infrastructure, open underserved areas to airline connectivity.

France and Germany To Develop New Fighter Without UK?

Confusingly, there are now two “Future Combat Air System” projects in Europe.

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China Shows New Fighters, Missiles and Drones

The appearance of new Chinese fighters, missiles and drones in a big military parade suggests that entry into service has already occurred.

Above and Beyond: Product Support Survey 2017

To all of you who earned this special recognition from your customers, all of us at AIN Publications offers our heartiest of congratulations!

Will LABACE 2017 Herald Recovery in 2018?

Brazil and the rest of Latin America, apart from perhaps Mexico, have been in the doldrums economically but could recovery be imminent?

Product Support Survey Part 1: Aircraft

Embraer and Mitsubishi retain the tops spots in their respective categories.

Daher Offering Garmin G1000NXi Upgrade as TBM Retrofit

The upgrade will provide faster system boot-up and software loading, in addition to the ability to manage more data and display visual charts.

FAA Issues Structural Life Extension for Eclipse Jets

The decision, announced last week, effectively doubles the life limit for the light jet from 10,000 hours/cycles to 20,000.

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Confirm New Air Force One Negotiations

The manufacturer and the Air Force are negotiating the sale of two Boeing 747-8s originally ordered by bankrupt Russian carrier Transaero.

United Says 737 Max Could Fly Transatlantic, But Not Right Away

Airline has enough 757s in fleet to serve role; no Max 8s on order

Increased Legacy Deliveries Provide Boost to Embraer

Emraer executives see encouraging signs and expect stronger year next year in business jet market.

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"

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.

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