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Bombardier's Global 5500 Bound for U.S. West Coast

The order comes as Bombardier approaches service entry for its newest members of the Global family later this year.

Planet Nine Takes Fifth Jet, Marks First Anniversary

The Van Nuys, California-based company finds early success in charters with ultra-long-range jets.

Embraer E195-E2 Launches Asia Demo Tour in China

The Brazilian manufacturer considers Asia-Pacific the most promising market for its largest airplane.

IADA Issues Call For Dealer Applications

Aircraft dealer's group will accept applications through July 31.

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Ontic Takes On More Meggitt Legacy Parts Work

The new agreement calls for Part 21 new build manufacturing as well as comprehensive Part 145 repairs and spares.

Netherlands Charter Operator Adds German Base

Exxaero's base will be at Weeze Airport in the Lower Rhine region of Germany.

First C295 for Canada Takes to the Air

The first CC-295 for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s search and rescue fleet is due to be handed over later in 2019.

Norwegian Points to Max Groundings for Traffic Dip

The continued grounding of the Boeing 737 Max has diluted passenger totals for Norwegian Air Shuttle, as well as undermined on-time performance.

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Dassault and Airbus’s New Generation Fighter Program Gets a Boost

Dassault and Airbus’s New Generation Fighter Program Gets a Boost

Singapore Ends KC-135 Operations, AI-powered Inspection Advances

The end of the Boeing KC-135R in Singaporean service signals that the A330 MRTT is ready to take on operational missions.

PC-24 Shows Versatility with Grass Strip Touchdown

The PC-24 jet is being certified for grass field operations and demonstrated this capability by landing at the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed show.

Croatia Kicks Off a New Round of Fighter Procurement

Having failed to buy F-16s from Israel after U.S. applied restrictions, Croatia is looking for new-build F-16s or Gripens

Raptors Bolster U.S. Gulf Force

A squadron of the stealthy fifth-generation F-22A fighters is the latest asset to join Central Command as heightened tensions with Iran continue.

Sparfell Acquires LaudaMotion Executive

The acquisition gives Sparfell a private jet charter operation established by the late Formula One legend Niki Lauda.

New ‘Fat Albert’ for the Blue Angels

After some delay since approval was given by Congress, the Navy has completed on a deal to buy an ex-RAF Hercules for the Blue Angels team

Bombardier Unveils New Learjet 75 Liberty

Bombardier "rescopes" Learjet 75 to more directly compete with light jets — and with a lower price tag.

EASA Issues Special Condition To Govern VTOL Aircraft

The European Aviation Safety Agency's new Special Condition for VTOL aircraft promises a solid regulatory foundation for this fast-growing sector.

Emirates Launches World's Shortest A380 Flights

The twice-daily Emirates service from Dubai to Muscat extends just 185 nm in each direction.

Wake Vortex Reduction Trials Go Live at Vienna Airport

A new procedure using plate lines aims to mitigate wake vortices during landing approaches.

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