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Pre-owned Update: October 2016

Signs point to a strong finish to the year, but some uncertainty remains.

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October 4, 2016

Mitsubishi Consults with ANA about MRJ Delay Contingencies

Fifth delay not yet confirmed, but company acknowledges technical issues

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October 3, 2016

Cessna Delivers 5,000th Light Business Jet

Milestone aircraft is a Citation M2 that was handed over last week to Helitrip Charter, which is leasing the aircraft to UK charter firm Catreus.

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October 3, 2016

Embraer Exec Jets Touts 'Premium Transportation' Plan

The initiative is designed to stimulate sales of Phenom light jets by encouraging more companies to move key personnel off the airlines.

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October 3, 2016

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Airbus Takes Another Step toward Full Integration

Tom Enders to remain CEO while Fabrice Bregier becomes COO

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September 30, 2016

Japan’s First F-35 Rolls Off Lockheed Martin Production Line

Recent events include sensor-to-shooter test, and prospects for a block buy and a new or upgraded engine.

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September 29, 2016

Gulfstream G500 Advances, On Track for 2017 Approval

Gulfstream Aerospace’s long-range, large-cabin G500 program continues to advance toward anticipated FAA certification next year.

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September 29, 2016

Taking a Look at Flexjet’s Red Label Embraer Legacy 450

Taking a Look at Flexjet’s Red Label Embraer Legacy 450

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September 29, 2016

Mixed Prospects for Boeing Military Aircraft

New F-15 and F-18 exports seem likely, but uncertain requirements affect prospects for KC-46 tanker and 737 derivatives.

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September 28, 2016

Boeing To Help Develop Supplier ‘Ecosystem’ in Morocco

Company has agreed to reach out to 120 suppliers to help kingdom develop aerospace sector

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September 28, 2016

Gulfstream To Drop G150, Focus on Large Bizjet Market

The G150—a derivative of the G100/Astra SPX—is manufactured under contract by Israel Aerospace Industries in Tel Aviv.

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September 28, 2016

First Mitsubishi MRJ Lands in the U.S.

Regional jet arrives in Washington state Wednesday evening to continue flight testing.

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September 27, 2016

Airbus Starts Final Assembly of A330neo in Toulouse

Trent 7000-powered version of A330-300 widebody takes shape

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September 27, 2016

Boeing, Southwest Engage in 737 Max Trials

First operator still undecided, according to airframer

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September 26, 2016

Piper M600 Wins Mexican Nod

This marks the first approval of the new turboprop single in Central and South America.

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September 26, 2016

India Finally Confirms Rafale Deal

An inter-governmental agreement with France has been signed for 36 aircraft.

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September 23, 2016

South Africa’s AHRLAC Advances Toward Production

Two unidentified customers have been secured, and a new factory is being built.

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September 22, 2016

Cebu Pacific Takes First High Capacity 78-seat ATR 72-600

Order for 16 airplanes scheduled for delivery into 2020

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September 22, 2016

Boeing Signs Rockwell Collins for Touchscreens on 777X

Contract marks first application of the technology on an airliner's forward flight displays

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September 21, 2016

South Africa's Denel Unveils Regional Airliner Mockup

Expected to serve as the foundation of a national aerospace program, SARA would provide a cheap-to-operate airliner for Africa and other developing regions

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September 21, 2016