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Spike Aero To Fly Subsonic Prototype of SSBJ This Year

The scale prototype of its S-512 Quiet Supersonic Jet will demonstrate low-speed aerodynamic flight characteristics.

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January 24, 2017

Lockheed Martin Balances F-35 Cost Reduction, Profit Goals

The manufacturer is close to concluding a contract for F-35 low-rate initial production lot 10, CEO Marillyn Hewson told analysts.

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January 24, 2017

Mitsubishi MRJ Delayed Again, This Time for Two Years

Changes to certain systems and electrical configurations to push back EIS to mid-2020

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January 23, 2017

New British Airborne Surveillance Radar Enters Production

The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed an order for the Crowsnest system to be carried by Royal Navy Merlin helicopters

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January 20, 2017

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Russia and Turkey Join Forces for Syrian Airstrikes

They say that their co-ordinated action has followed reluctance by the western coalition to attack the desired targets.

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January 20, 2017

Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 900LX Business Jet Interior

Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 900LX Business Jet Interior

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January 20, 2017

How Smart Cabin Design in the Gulfstream G650ER Makes a 14-Hour Flight Seem a Delight

How Smart Cabin Design in the Gulfstream G650ER Makes a 14-Hour Flight Seem a Delight

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January 19, 2017

BAE Systems To Replace Head-up Display on the F-22

Lockheed Martin selected BAE’s all-digital upgrade for increased reliability and performance.

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January 19, 2017

Safran To Buy Zodiac Aerospace for €8.5 Billion

Deal expected to accelerate recovery of Zodiac’s seats and interiors business

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January 19, 2017

New Pressure on Lockheed Martin To Reduce F-35 Unit Cost

The incoming US President has slammed the program, but LM says a new deal is close already.

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January 18, 2017

China's Comac C919 Edges Toward First Flight

First airplane conducting taxi and brake testing, but major systems remain incomplete.

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January 17, 2017

Russia’s Stealth Fighter Starts New Test Phase

Five of the prototype Sukhoi T-50s will move to a new base and be flown by military pilots for the first time.

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January 17, 2017

Leonardo Gains Italian Orders To Boost Balance Sheet

The M-345 jet trainer and a new helicopter will be acquired. Meanwhile, the company has consolidated in the UK.

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January 16, 2017

More Layoffs at One Aviation as VLJ Market Dims

Company’s focus is on completion of Project Canada, and will "look to hire folks back” as it nears production.

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January 16, 2017

NTSB Sounds Alarm over Piper Cheyenne Wiring Issue

The NTSB issued an urgent recommendation concerning unsafe wiring on Piper PA-31T Cheyennes that might lead to arcing and fires.

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January 16, 2017

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Fall Slightly, but Mix Better

Last year’s tally includes 73 Phenom light jets and 44 Legacy and Lineage large jets versus 82 Phenoms and 38 large jets in 2015.

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January 16, 2017

Boeing Books Blockbuster Max Order from Spicejet

Follows up on big order for Airbus from fellow Indian LCC GoAir

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January 13, 2017

Comlux’s VIP Boeing 767 BBJ Lets You Take Everything With You

Comlux’s VIP Boeing 767 BBJ Lets You Take Everything With You

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January 13, 2017

PlaneSense Tapped as Launch Customer for Pilatus PC-24

The fractional provider, which currently operates more than 50 PC-12 turboprop singles, will take delivery of the first customer PC-24 later this year.

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January 12, 2017

More Rafales for India Still Likely

The new interest in foreign single-engined fighters does not preclude Indian production of the French jet.

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January 12, 2017