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Eclipse 500s Cleared To FL410 Again

Eclipse Aerospace said the FAA has approved Eclipse 500s to return to a maximum certified ceiling of 41,000 feet, effective immediately upon the installati

Aircraft

August 25, 2011

Delta Places Order for 100 Boeing 737-900ERs

Boeing and Delta Air Lines today announced an order for 100 B737-900ERs worth $8.5 billion at list prices.

Aircraft

August 25, 2011

FAA Certifies Load 20 Mod for Hawker 4000

The final feature of Hawker Beechcraft’s upgrade and enhancement program for the Hawker 4000 received FAA certification Tuesday–the “Load 20” package for t

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August 25, 2011

Brazil Clears the Decks for Aviation Expansion

The hangar at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, that held Labace two weeks ago echoed to a claw-equipped backhoe chewing into the wing of a defunct B

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August 25, 2011

ANA Readies for First Flight of 787 Dreamliner

Japanese carrier ANA is preparing for the first-ever passenger flight by the new <link news/single-news-page/article/boeing-confirms-completion-of-787-type

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August 23, 2011

MAKS 2011: Sukhoi T-50 Stealth Fighter Debuts as Russian Air Force Updates Re-equipment Plan

Russia’s first stealth fighter, the Sukh

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August 22, 2011

MAKS 2011: Russian Air Force Chief Outlines Sukhoi Su-34 Procurement Plan

A total of 12 Sukhoi Su-34 interdiction aircraft are being procured this year, according to Russian air force commander General Alexander Zelin, speaking l

Aircraft

August 22, 2011

MAKS 2011: Upgrade of Sukhoi Su-25 Extended to Two-Seat Version

More than 50 Sukhoi Su-25s have now undergone a mid-life upgrade and modernization, bringing them to the Su-25SM standard.

Aircraft

August 22, 2011

U.S. Army and Navy To Jointly Explore Future Unmanned Helicopters

The U.S.

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August 22, 2011

Smaller UAVs Proving Their Worth in Afghanistan and Iraq, Says U.S. Army

Responding to an urgent operational requirement generated by the “surge” of American troops in Afghanistan, the U.S.

Aircraft

August 22, 2011

Boeing 747-8F Gains FAA, EASA Certification

The Boeing 747-8F Freighter gained FAA and Eu

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August 22, 2011

MAKS 2011: Moscow Air Show Spells Big Business for Commercial Suppliers

While the first-ever appearance of <link ain-defense-perspective/single-publication-story/browse/0/article/maks-2011-sukhoi-t-50-stealth-fighter-debuts-as-

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August 22, 2011

Sukhoi’s new-generation T-50 fighter gets ready to rumble for Russia

Sukhoi’s T-50 fifth-generation fighter program has made significant strides since the first aircraft (T-50-1) flew at the Knaapo factory’s airfield back in

Aircraft

August 19, 2011

Boeing Gains FAA, EASA Certification for 747-8F Freighter

Boeing received FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification today for the new <a href="news/single-news-page/article/paris-2011-boeings-74

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August 19, 2011

First United Airlines 787 Dreamliner Enters Final Assembly

United Continental Holdings announced that the first of its 50 <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/boeing-787-on-home-stretch-t

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August 18, 2011

Flexjet Launches Learjet 85 Frax Program

Flexjet, Bombardier’s Texas-based fractional ownership program, launched a Learjet 85 program yesterday.

Charter & Fractional

August 18, 2011