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Flying-V Concept Secures KLM Backing

The V-shaped wing design claims to be 15% more aerodynamically efficient compared to the A350.

Transavia To Test New Fuel-efficiency Solution

Low-cost carrier Transavia teams up with OpenAirlines to launch real time and in-flight fuel-saving application for the cockpit.

Dassault Showcases Civil and Defense Platforms

The company’s Falcon 8X and Rafale will participate in the flying display at the 2019 Paris Air Show.

Hope, Ambiguity On Display in Paris

The 737 Max saga will dominate the discourse, but the air show invariably presents surprises.

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Turkey Reveals TF-X Next Generation Fighter

Turkey has revealed a full-scale mock-up of its developmental TF-X fighter offering

F-35 Looks to the Future

New weapons and more computing power are set to expand the F-45's operational repertoire

Russia Prepares to Move Il-276 Forward

Following an abortive start as a joint venture with India, the medium transporter is going ahead to meet Russian requirements

MagniX Debuts All-electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems

U.S. company’s motors selected by Eviation for Alice, and by Harbour Air for its seaplanes.

Airbus Wins A330neo Order from Virgin Atlantic

The new widebodies are part of the airline’s goal to become the UK’s second flag carrier at London Heathrow.

Gulfstream Obtains Further FAA Nods for EFVS-to-land

The most recent approvals for the EFVS credit were for the G650ER, G650, G550, and G450.

Dassault/Airbus Next-gen Fighter Gets Lift from Spain

The Dassault/Airbus team has unveiled its New Generation Fighter mockup as Spain joins France and Germany in the project.

Daher, Airbus, Safran Team on EcoPulse Hybrid Propulsion

French companies anticipate first flight of the demonstrator, based on the TBM platform, in 2022.

Airbus Launches 4,700-nm A321XLR

Air Lease Corporation commits to 27 of the new model as part of an order for 100 Airbus narrowbodies.

Meggitt To Provide Brake-by-wire for Qatar’s Typhoons

Meggitt has also developed a new real-time brake monitoring system.

Mitsubishi Working with Partners on M100 Definition

The smaller of two SpaceJet variants would carry airframe advances to ensure lighter weight and improved aerodynamics.

GECAS Inks Deal for 10 Boeing 737-800BCFs

The aircraft leasing arm of GE also places further options on 15.

United Airlines Opts for up to 39 Embraer E175s

The contract includes 20 firm orders and 19 options that combined carry a value of up to $1.9 billion.

Neeleman's ‘Moxy’ to Fly A220-300s

GECAS will lease nine A220s to David Neeleman’s new venture

FlightAware: ADS-B Equipage Rises Slightly in May

Seventy-three percent of turbine-powered aircraft registered in U.S. were equipped with ADS-B Out in May, FlightAware says.

Bombardier's Global 7500 Makes Paris Air Show Debut

The airframer's new flagship entered service last fall.

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