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Singapore Airlines Launches Ultra-long-range A350-900

SIA plans to resume direct flights from Singapore to New York.

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October 13, 2015

Sukhoi Lands Second Western Customer for SSJ100

Ireland's CityJet to take first delivery next year

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October 13, 2015

BBJ Transforms the Boeing 737 Into a Long-haul, VIP-Class Aircraft

BBJ Transforms the Boeing 737 Into a Long-haul, VIP-Class Aircraft

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October 9, 2015

Analyst: Cash Crunch Could Further Delay Global 8000

While business aircraft remain a "crown jewel" within Bombardier, the need to prioritize could further delay the Global 8000, Vincent says.

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October 8, 2015

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SAIC Offering Eclipse 550s for USAF Pilot Trainer Bid

Company would provide a fleet of Eclipse VLJs for no up-front investment by the U.S. government, at a fee-per-flight-hour.

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October 8, 2015

U.S. Air Force to Contract for Supply, Repair of Saudi F-15s

The service expects to award contracts next year for sustainment of Royal Saudi Air Force F-15C/D, S and new F-15SA models.

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October 7, 2015

Airbus, Bombardier End CSeries Talks

Bombardier continues to look for new tie-ups

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October 7, 2015

A350 ‘Perfectly on Track’ as Airbus Delivers Finnair’s First

Airframer expects to deliver 15 XWBs this year

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October 7, 2015

Raytheon Makes Radar Available for JStars Contenders

Raytheon would play different roles on at least two of the industry teams competing for the U.S. Air Force JStars recapitalization program.

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October 6, 2015

Global Jet Capital Buying GE Capital's Bizjet Portfolio

Deal for GE's portolio of $2.5 billion in business jet assets expected to close in the next several months.

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October 5, 2015

Russian Air Force Enters Middle East Fray With Strikes in Syria

The Russian service reported conducting nearly 100 bombing raids as of October 5 in coordination with the Syrian army.

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October 5, 2015

Hands On: TTx Is Cessna’s Speediest Single

The Cessna TTx is a capable flying machine, with long range and swift cruising–all without retracting the landing gear.

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October 5, 2015

Hands On: Icon A5 a Surprisingly Satisfying Airplane

The amphibious light-sport A5 is finally entering production to satisfy orders for more than 1,500 copies of the aircraft.

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October 5, 2015

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features

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October 5, 2015

New Business Turboprops 2015

While turboprops are hardly new technology, the way they are being marketed to a new generation of end-users is fresh.

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October 2, 2015

Airbus, Pratt Analyzing Latest A320neo Engine Snag

Airframer insists latest engines problem will not affect deliveries

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October 1, 2015

Legacy 450 Flies Fine Steep Approach

Testing of the steep approach mode for the Legacy 450 and 500 is done and Embraer expects certification next month.

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October 1, 2015

Boeing, BAE To Develop New Electronic Warfare Suite for F-15

The U.S. Air Force selected Boeing as prime contractor for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System.

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October 1, 2015

XTI Crowdfunding Exploratory Campaign Tops $10.5M

XTI has received more than $10.5 million in potential nonbinding investment offers for its TriFan 600 vertical takeoff airplane.

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September 30, 2015

Flexjet Takes Delivery of First Embraer Legacy 500

Delivery marks the first fly-by-wire aircraft in the fractional provider's fleet.

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September 29, 2015