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China Launches New Aircraft Carrier

New versions of the country’s carrier-capable J-15 fighter could equip the new vessel.

As Deliveries Climb, Gulfstream Bucks Industry Trend

Thanks to the more favorable mix at Gulfstream, first-quarter revenues soared to $2.074 billion, while profits climbed $111 million, to $443 million.

Bombardier CS100 Gains Steep-Approach Approvals

EASA certification allows Swiss International Airlines to fly into London City Airport

Gulfstream Readies Third G600, G500 Shows Endurance

The third G600 is set for flight today, while the G500 recently logged its longest flight at 10 hours and six minutes.

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Dassault Could Launch New Falcon Jet Later This Year

“We are now readying the launch of a new Falcon jet, which will offer characteristics determined by our market studies and technological capabilities.”

Russia and India Test Hypersonic and Supersonic Missiles

New developments such as the Zircon and Brahmos pose new threats to large warships.

Quest Adds Kodiak Dealer in Central America

Panama-based Kodiak Central America will represent the Kodiak in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.

GAO, F-35 Program Differ on Completing Development Phase

The Government Accountability Office estimates that F-35 baseline software testing will continue to May 2018 for an additional $1.7 billion.

HondaJet Goes the Distance En Route to Panama Airshow

N250SS made one stop at Miami Executive Airport on the trip from its base in North Carolina, to Panama.

U.S. Navy Orders 30-Day Review of T-45, F/A-18 Incidents

The action follows the temporary grounding earlier this month of T-45C Goshawk jets the service uses for pilot training.

Gulfstream's G280 Adds to City-pair Trophy Case

The super mid-size bizjet has notched more than 60 city-pair speed records since its 2012 service debut.

Embraer To Assemble Bulk of Legacy 450/500s in Florida

This would mirror the decision announced in 2015 that it would assemble all Phenoms at the Melbourne, Florida plant.

Iran Shows ‘Stealth’ Fighter, Jet Trainer and Missiles

The Qahar fighter was taxied, but has not yet flown. The Kowsar trainer was on static display. The missiles have been fired.

Iran Shows Off Home-Grown ‘Stealth’ Fighter Developed Despite Sanctions

Iran Shows Off Home-Grown ‘Stealth’ Fighter Developed Despite Sanctions

Boeing’s 787-10 and 737 Max 9, and Airbus’s A319neo Airliners Achieve First Flights

Boeing’s 787-10 and 737 Max 9, and Airbus’s A319neo Airliners Achieve First Flights

Airbus Delivers First A321neo to Virgin America

Airline plans to place CFM Leap-powered narrowbody into service on May 31

With Bizjet Pricing Still Soft, Embraer Stresses Value

It cited MGM trading in its fleet of “Brand X” airplanes late last year for two Embraer Lineages after being pitched on their value proposition.

Textron Aviation: 1Q King Air Shipments Fall, Jets Flat

First-quarter revenues at Textron Aviation skidded $121 million from a year ago, to $970 million, in part to lower King Air volumes,

U.S. Air Force Certifies Structural Modifications of F-16 Fighter

The Air Force authorized F-16 Block 40-52 flight operations to 12,000 hours, potentially extending the fighter's service life into the 2040s.

Russia Drops Plans for a Strategic Air Tanker

Rather than convert some Il-96 freighters, the air force will rely on smaller new and existing Il-78s.

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