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Embraer Rolls Out First E195-E2, Brazil's Largest Aircraft

Identifies Azul as launch operator

Australian Helicopter Needs Discussed at Avalon Show

Boeing and Bell displayed candidates; there was also some A330MRTT news and a fast jet support contract announcement.

Boeing Rolls Out Max 9 Narrowbody En Route to April First Flight

The Boeing 737 Max 9 narrowbody is due to enter service in 2018.

Second Global 7000 Prototype Joins Flight-test Program

Bombardier's Global 7000 is set to enter service in the second half of 2018.

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Third PC-24 Prototype Makes First Flight

"Series conforming" twinjet joins flight test program, with certification expected in Q4 2017

Embraer Capitalizing on Healthy Financing Market

Places six EETCs over past three years

GA-ASI Goes Head-to-head with IAI for Australian UAS Contract

The Reaper and the Heron TP are competing to meet the Project AIR 7003 requirement.

ATR Readies for U.S. Resurgence with Miami Training Center

The facility, located at the Airbus training premises, houses a CAE-built FAA and EASA level-D ATR 42/62-600 simulator and classrooms.

Robinson Helicopter Sees Sales Recovery in 2017

The California helicopter manufacturer sees sales numbers climbing this year, along with average unit prices growing due to customer options.

Citation Sovereign+, Latitude Gain Steep-approach Nods

Certification allows for approach angles of up to 6.65 degrees to operate into destinations such as London City and Lugano Airports.

Vietnam Buys More Defense Equipment from Israel

A second batch of Spyder air defense missiles has arrived, and Vietnam could be Elbit’s customer for a major Mi-17 helicopter upgrade.

CFM-powered A321neo Wins EASA, FAA Certification

No word on identity of launch operators of either the CFM or Pratt-powered versions of the airplane, however

India Mulls Ilyushin Airlifter and Tanker Upgrades

The Il-76/78 fleet will likely be modernized, maybe including new engines. The Il-38 ASW aircraft will also be improved.

February 28, 2017

Mitsubishi Sends MRJ for Icing Tests, Addresses Rate Plan

Company reviewing timing of 10-aircraft-per-month production rate

February 28, 2017

Airbus Names Dumont Chief Engineer for Commercial Aircraft

Charles Champion to retire by year-end

February 28, 2017

Gulfstream G600 Flight Testing To Ramp Up with 2nd Ship

N720GD took to the air for the first time on february 24, logging 4 hours 26 minutes aloft.

February 27, 2017

China’s FC-31 Fighter May Be Slated for Carrier Ops

A second prototype has flown, showing modifications. Meanwhile, export marketing continues.

February 23, 2017

GAMA: Embraer Phenom 300 Once Again the Best-selling Bizjet

This is the fourth consecutive year that Embraer light jet's has achieved this mark, accumulating 266 deliveries since 2013.

February 23, 2017

Indonesia Makes Mixed Progress with Airliner Programs

The R80 regional airliner still awaits funding, and the N245 remains in preliminary design. PTDI says that the smaller N219 is nearing its first flight.

February 22, 2017

Airbus Pleads for Relief as A400M Losses Mount

Company wants the European launch nations to reduce the penalties they are extracting for late deliveries and performance shortfalls.

February 22, 2017

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