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Comac Inks Big C919 Deals at Beijing Aviation Expo

Order tally now reaches 730 for the Chinese narrowbody

Aircraft

September 19, 2017

Active Winglets: A Leap Forward in Aerodynamics Technology

Active Winglets: A Leap Forward in Aerodynamics Technology

Maintenance and Modifications

September 19, 2017

Klapmeier: Value Proposition Makes EA700 an Attractive Choice in Light Jet Market

More than a decade after the first Eclipse 500 jets were delivered, One Aviation looks to a larger variant to continue the heritage of the original VLJ.

Aircraft

September 18, 2017

ATR Makes Case for Maintaining Output at 80 Airplanes

Order involving Silver Airways boosts prospects in U.S.

Aircraft

September 18, 2017

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British Defense Show Prompts More ASDOT Announcements

Leonardo and Saab have pitched into the UK’s requirement for contracted Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT).

Aircraft

September 15, 2017

Traffic, Widebody Demand Back Boeing’s 787 Rate Bump

OEM confirms production rate increase from 12 to 14 in 2019

Aircraft

September 15, 2017

A320neo Engine Woes, Slot Shortage Hamper HK Express

Hong-Kong-based LCC forced to apply brakes to expansion plans

Aircraft

September 14, 2017

Bahrain To Get New and Upgraded F-16V Fighters

In a sale worth nearly $3.8 billion, the country will acquire the latest version of the ‘Viper’ and a huge variety of weapons

Aircraft

September 14, 2017

Air Force Awards Design Contract for New Presidential Aircraft

Boeing will modify two 747-8 commercial airliners formerly destined for a bankrupt Russian carrier into the new Air Force One.

Aircraft

September 13, 2017

Bombardier Applauds UK Intervention in Boeing Subsidy Dispute

Canadian company prepares for possibility of defending itself during penalty phase of complaint process

Aircraft

September 13, 2017

First New Dornier Seastar Rolls Out

New-generation Seastar features Honeywell Primus Epic avionics, improved water maneuvering and corrosion-resistant landing gear.

Aircraft

September 13, 2017

Bombardier Bullish on C Series Delivery Target

Delivering all-new airplanes with reworked PW1500G combustors, Canadian airframer confident it can produce another 19 examples by year-end

Aircraft

September 13, 2017

Airbus Installs First Printed Titanium Part on Production A350

3-D printed bracket forms part of widebody’s engine pylon

Aircraft

September 13, 2017

DTI's Spring-Fast Eliminates Adhesives from Wire-protection Grommets

Ease of installation, durability proving to be draw for OEMs and MROs.

Aircraft

September 12, 2017

Majority of MRJs Approved To Continue Flight Testing

The MRJ flight test fleet is continuing to log hours in the flight test program.

Aircraft

September 12, 2017

Aircraft Brokers See Improving Business Aviation Market

Aircraft Brokers See Improving Business Aviation Market

Aircraft

September 12, 2017

Daher Places New Emphasis on Service, Upgrades

With legislation opening the path for commercial service in Europe, sales floodgates could open wide.

Aircraft

September 11, 2017

Pilot Report: Quest Kodiak

Brings solid feel and sure handling to utility role.

Aircraft

September 9, 2017

New British Training Fleet Entering Service

Grob G120TPs, Beechcraft T-6Cs and Embraer Phenoms are being supplied for the UK MFTS by the joint venture named Affinity.

Aircraft

September 8, 2017

Mitsubishi MRJ Resumes Flight Testing

Mitsubishi test pilots took the skies again in MRJ FTA-4 on September 6.

Aircraft

September 8, 2017