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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Gulfstream G280 Goes Steep at London City Airport

Both the FAA and CAAI have certified the G280 for steep approaches; will London City Airport be next?

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November 2, 2016

‘Make in India’ Fighter Choice May Be Limited To Single-engine Jets

Invitations to propose seem to favor the F-16 or Gripen.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Pilatus PC-24 Flies in for NBAA 2016

More details are also emerging about the $8.9 million light twinjet's certification path.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Daher Delivers 800th TBM, Enhances Aerostructures Business

Daher's TBM single-engine turboprop program continues to be strong

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

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Robinson Delivers First R44 Cadets

Company announced the helicopter earlier this year and has previously delivered models to customers in Australia.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Quest Offers CAMPS Free for One Year

Big data is everywhere, improving the way we maintain our sophisticated turbine aircraft.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Asian Sky Quarterly Report Focuses on Japan

Hong Kong-based Asian Sky Group tracks pre-owned aircraft inventories.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Leap Provides Legacy Engine Coverage

Legacy Engine Assurance Program (Leap, Booth 740) has launched to provide affordable maintenance plan coverage for operators of Honeywell TFE731

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Bell 525, 505 gets MAGed

Bell Helicopter (Booth 219) and Mecaer unveiled the MAGnificent VVIP 8 passenger interior for the Bell 525 super-medium twin helicopter

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November 2, 2016

Citation Order Lifts Cessna at NBAA 2016

Long-time customer SEL buys three Citation X+s.

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November 2, 2016

Bombardier Teams with APS on Upset Recovery Course

APS is the only Part 141 flight school certified for complete delivery of stall/spin and upset prevention and recovery training.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

HyperMach at ‘Pivotal Stage’ for Its Mach 5 Bizjet

Slated for service entry in 2028, the company’s newly renamed HyperStar will have a top speed of Mach 5 at 80,000 feet and 7,000-nm range.

Aircraft

November 1, 2016

United Airlines Describes Effort To Introduce Aviation Biofuels

The carrier made history in March when it started using 'commercial-scale' volumes of biofuel at Los Angeles International Airport.

Aircraft

November 1, 2016

Pilatus: PC-24 Numbers ‘Better Than Expected’

Two test aircraft had flown 1,032 hours over the course of 600 flights through the end of October.

Aircraft

November 1, 2016

Daher Pairing TBM Owners, Charter Companies

Program brings owners and operators together, as well as provides initial documentation, insurance guidance and technical advice.

Aircraft

November 1, 2016

FlightAware-Aireon Tie-up Will Lead To Global Aircraft Tracking

Using the Iridium Next constellation, due to be launched by SpaceX by 2018, Flightaware will be able to track any aircraft anywhere.

Aircraft

November 1, 2016

Mitsubishi Announces MU-2 Safety Enhancements

Angle-of-attack indicator and new icing advisory video added to turboprop twin’s safety initiatives.

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November 1, 2016

Move of Russian Aircraft Carrier Adds Tension In Middle East

Airstrikes by Western forces help Iraq fight ISIS, but Syria becomes ever more complicated

Aircraft

November 1, 2016

Elliott Offers ADS-B Solution for Citation Excel/XLS

Solution will act as a bridge program to Elliott's recently announced Garmin G5000 retrofit for these jets.

Aircraft

November 1, 2016

Bombardier C Series Makes China Debut

Program’s second flight test aircraft bears livery of first operator, Air Baltic

Aircraft

November 1, 2016