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Russia’s MAKS Show Highlights T-50 PAKFA Progress

The fifth-generation fighter is cleared for limited production; new UAVs and helicopters were on display

CenTex Gets FAA Nod for Higher-weight King Airs

Halo 275 conversion increases mtow by 1,500 pounds

New Chinese Weapons Seen On J-10C Fighter

The PL-10 and PL-15 are reportedly high-performance next-generation air-to-air missiles.

Contractors Prepare for New Defense Flying Training Needs

Draken International and Cobham will jointly bid in the UK; ATAC will buy French Mirage F1s for U.S. requirements.

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How the Mitsubishi Regional Jet Will Boost the Business of Regional Aviation

The aircraft features a modern flight deck and exceptional passenger experience.

Textron Delivers More Bizjets, Fewer King Airs in 2Q17

The division recorded a $54 million profit in the second quarter versus $81 million a year ago, primarily due to lower volume and mix.

Irkut MC-21 Wins Few Airline Orders at MAKS 2017

Air show deals include one new direct contract with Irkutsk-based Angara Airlines

Urals Boeing Plant To Triple Partners’ Titanium Capacity

Boeing expects Russian parts output to exceed $1 billion annually

Gulfstream Ships 550th G550

The ultra-long-range twinjet aircraft has amassed more than 50 city-pair speed records during its more than 10 years in service.

Aeroflot Places Follow-on Order for 20 SSJ100s

Flag carrier to operate 50 of the regional jets by next July

Global 7000 Program Surpasses 500 Flight-test Hours

Testing conducted over the 500 flight hours has demonstrated the capability of the aircraft's propulsion, avionics, electrical and mechanical systems.

Bombardier Global 6000 Premier Cabin Design Tour

Bombardier Global 6000 Premier Cabin Design Tour

Civil Supersonics

Concorde is a museum piece, but the allure of speed could spell success for one or more of these projects.

Several IndiGo A320neos Sitting Idle Due to GTF Glitches

Pratt & Whitney still struggling to deliver upgraded engines to Indian carrier

First Embraer Legacy 500 Assembled in Florida Flies

“This flight also marks a key milestone for our Melbourne operations, where we expanded our production facility and doubled our footprint.”

First Production Pilatus PC-24 Jet Gets Its Wings

Production“accelerated" to ensure that prompt deliveries of first customer aircraft can go ahead immediately after certification in the fourth quarter.

Total Acquisition Estimate for F-35 Rises to $406.5 Billion

A reduction in the annual buy of F-35As by the U.S. Air Force is behind the overall cost increase, the Pentagon said.

Embraer’s Lineage 1000E Offers a Roomy Light-Filled Shower in the Sky

Embraer’s Lineage 1000E Offers a Roomy Light-Filled Shower in the Sky

China Airlines Hopes To Strengthen MRO with Boeing Pact

Growing Asia-Pacific market a target, but China remains effectively off limits

Australia To Upgrade Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft

The RAAF is also upgrading its Hawk fighter-trainers, and joining the US Navy in development of a new jammer for EA-18G Growlers.

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