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Sikorsky X2 Flies for the Last Time

Sikorsky flew its X2 technology demonstrator for the last time at its West Palm Beach, Fla.

China Southern Takes First CFM56-7BE-powered 737

Boeing delivered the first 737NG powered by CFM56-7BE turbofans–a 737-800–to China Southern Airlines at Boeing Field in Seattle last week.

American Pulls Trigger on Massive Narrowbody Order

American Airlines signed a pair of “landmark agreements” to place orders for 460 narrowbody jets from Boeing and Airbus, the airline announced today.

All Falcon 7Xs Now Cleared To Fly Again

Practically all Dassault Falcon 7X business jets are flying again, following the EASA’s reauthorizing flights for the entire fleet on July 7.

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Risks in British Switch to Carrier Version of F-35 Identified

Risks arise from the decision by the UK Ministry of Defence to switch its Joint Strike Fighter selection to the F-35C carrier version.

More Russian Engines for China’s J-10 Fighter

China has signed a fifth contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport for the supply of Saturn AL-31FN military turbofan engines from the MMPP Salyut factory to

Lockheed Martin Delivers Unmanned K-Max Helicopter for Evaluation

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Navy Claims Another Milestone toward X-47B Carrier Landing

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Future Unclear for DAE Capital as It Scraps Orders

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has declined to confirm or deny reports that its leasing arm, DAE Capital, has cancelled all remaining airliner orders with Airb

FAA Endorses Iridium Datalink for Oceanic Air Traffic Control

The FAA has endorsed use of the Iridium satellite data service for air traffic control (ATC) communications in oceanic airspace, providing airlines and bus

Strong Aircraft Orders Seen Driving Aluminum Demand

The flurry of new airliner orders in the first half of 2011, coupled with rising demand from other industries, has proved to be a boon to aluminum supplier

EBAA Chief Joins Advisory Board at Milestone Aviation

Brian Humphries, president and CEO of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), joined the advisory board of aircraft leasing group Milestone Avia

Embraer Joins First Legacy 500 Fuselage

Embraer announced this week that it has joined the fuselage of the first Legacy 500 at its São José dos Campos, Brazil plant.

Honda Founder’s Dream Takes Flight at Greensboro Plant

Honda Aircraft president and CEO Michimasa Fujino welcomed members of the media on Tuesday to a rare open house at the company’s new production facility at

Thai Prince Aircraft Seized by Germans in Debt Dispute

A German bankruptcy administrator has seized a private Boeing 737 used by Thailand Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn as part of a long-running dispute betwe

AIN Blog: What Remains of Dubai’s Aerospace Dream as Airbus Orders Are Cancelled?

What does the future hold for Dubai Aerospace Enterprise in the wake of this month’s news that its leasing arm, DAE Capital, has cancelled all remaining ai

HBC Disowns Aircraft Mods, Nextant Takes News in Stride

Nextant Aerospace brushed off a communiqué sent by Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) on Fr

U.S. Navy Awards Study Contracts For Unmanned Carrier-borne Stealth

Four American companies will demonstrate concepts for an unmanned carrier-launched airborne surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft to the U.S.

German-Israeli Smart Bomb Project Unveiled

Diehl BGT Defence of Germany has partnered with Rafael of Israel to launch a new standoff weapon with dual-mode guidance called “Pilum.” Named, after the

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