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Bombardier's Challenger 650 Makes Mexican Service Debut

The latest entry in Bombardier's large cabin Challenger family was delivered to a Mexican customer

August 29, 2016

Cessna Moving Caravan Production to Independence Plant

Cessna has been building Caravans in Wichita continuously since it received FAA approval for the type in 1984.

August 29, 2016

Mitsubishi Seeks To Restart Aborted MRJ Ferry Flight

MRJ pilots returned the first prototype to Mitsubishi's base in Nagoya after encountering issues with the regional jet's air management system.

August 29, 2016

Embraer Adds Third Prototype to E190-E2 Flight-test Program

Embraer will use four prototypes to complete type certification for the E190-E2 airliner by the end of the first half of 2018.

August 29, 2016

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Falcon 8X Arrives in São Paulo to Make LABACE Debut

Dassault's new Falcon 8X should be ready to enter service in Brazil during the fourth quarter of this year when local type certification is complete.

August 28, 2016

Bombardier Forecasts Region's Bizjet Demand

In its annual 10-year market forecast, Bombardier sees a demand for nearly 800 bizjets over the next decade in Latin America

August 27, 2016

Gulfstream Sees Latin American Uptick Playing to Its Strengths

Gulfstream Aerospace now has around 200 aircraft based across Latin America.

August 26, 2016

Japan's ANA Grounds Some 787s for Engine Inspections

The carrier cancelled several domestic flights, reportedly due to concern over turbine blade corrosion of the 787's Rolls-Royce engines.

August 26, 2016

Brazil’s LABACE 2016 Show Set To Open in São Paulo

The 13th LABACE show in São Paulo should be an indicator as to whether Brazilian business aviation is turning the corner on its troubles.

August 25, 2016

Stratasys Rolls Out New 3D Printing Demonstrators

With some input from Boeing, Stratasys's new approaches to 3D printing and additive manufacturing are set to break through the technology's limitations.

August 24, 2016

Piaggio CEO Steps Down After Pledge On Avanti's Future

The Piaggio board has replaced CEO Carlo Logli on an interim basis with chief operating officer Renato Vaghi.

August 24, 2016

First LM-100J Commercial Freighter Nears Completion

Lockheed Martin expects to finish assembling the civil variant of the C-130J Hercules in the next few months and to fly the aircraft next year.

August 24, 2016

TAM AE Pushes Its Expanded Role As Textron's Face In Brazil

A full array of Textron family aircraft is on display at TAM AE's LABACE show exhibit.

August 24, 2016

Embraer Feels Need for Speed with New Phenom 100 Refurb

The exterior paint scheme borrows a racing motif, while the cabin sports lighter seats inspired by structures with visible exoskeletons.

August 23, 2016

Longitude Completes Initial Ground Engine Tests

First flight is anticipated in the "coming weeks."

August 23, 2016

Piper M500 Cleared for Europe

EASA validation comes as Piper plans sales campaign in Europe.

August 23, 2016

Air Force Awards Contract for KC-46 Production Start

Boeing will deliver 19 low-rate initial production tankers over two production lots by August 2018.

August 22, 2016

Iran Welcomes Russian Strategic Bomber to Hamedan Base

Hamedan is the second foreign base Russia has occupied in its bombing campaign against militants fighting the Syrian government.

August 18, 2016

Flying the New HondaJet

Flying the New HondaJet

August 18, 2016

The Airlander Hybrid Airship, the World’s Longest Aircraft, Takes to the Skies

The Airlander Hybrid Airship, the World’s Longest Aircraft, Takes to the Skies

August 18, 2016

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