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U.S. Lender Sees New Models Creating Interest in Middle East

Trend for purchase of brand-new aircraft in the Middle East reversed in favor of preowned models in the past 12 months

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December 7, 2018

BBJ Max is Boeing's Newest Bizliner

Boeing arrives in Dubai fresh from delivering the first of its new-generation BBJs.

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December 7, 2018

Bombardier Preps For 7500 Delivery 'In Coming Days'

As Bombardier builds up to delivering 35-40 Global 7500s in 2020, the company is discussing long-term wing production plans with supplier.

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December 7, 2018

UK Details Post-Brexit Public-Private Aerospace Strategy

The deal includes a multi-million-pound investment in electric and autonomous flight technology research.

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December 7, 2018

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JCAB Nod Clears Way for HondaJet Elite in Japan

Honda Aircraft opened the order book in Japan in June and so far has received orders for more than 10.

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December 7, 2018

Airbus Still Far Away From Its 2018 Delivery Target

The European OEM’s net order intake also lags well behind last year’s.

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December 7, 2018

Alnaqbi Optimistic Despite Regional Setbacks

Market has been healthy despite challenges faced

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December 6, 2018

MiG-35 Deliveries Draw Close

RAC MiG will soon deliver the first production Mi-35s to the VKS after a long and protracted development of an advanced MiG-29 derivative

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December 6, 2018

Bombardier Expects To Deliver Up To 155 Bizjets in 2019

The company estimated between 150 and 155 business jet deliveries and $6.5 billion in revenues in 2019 as it ramps up on the Global 7500.

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December 6, 2018

Brazilian Court Ruling Threatens Embraer-Boeing Deal

Ruling to block board approval stands subject to appeal but it threatens to at least delay the transaction.

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December 6, 2018

Empire Aviation Group Focuses on India

Developing its business in India is a priority for the Dubai-based aircraft management company.

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December 5, 2018

Airbus and Lockheed Martin Team To Pursue U.S. Tanker Opportunities

Seven years after losing the re-competed KC-X program to Boeing, Airbus has returned to the U.S. tanker marketplace in a partnership with Lockheed Martin.

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December 5, 2018

Gulfstream G500, G600 Debutants To Shine at MEBAA

The new Gulfstream G500 and G600 will make their debut at MEBAA 2018, which runs from December 10 to 12 in Dubai.

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December 5, 2018

KC-46 Completes Phase II Receiver Trials as First Delivery Looms

Despite the first delivery being delayed again, the Boeing KC-46 maintained its approval momentum with the completion of more receiver tests.

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December 4, 2018

The importance of accurate information in a tightening preowned market

Preowned business jet retail transactions continue their multi-year growth streak.

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December 3, 2018

Italy's F-35s First To Achieve IOC in Europe

On the last day of November the Italian air force chief announced that the service's first squadron of F-35As had attained IOC

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December 2, 2018

Super Tucano Ordered for Nigeria

Three years after Nigeria first expressed an interest in buying Super Tucanos for its fight against Boko Haram, an order for 12 has now been given to SNC

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November 30, 2018

Bombardier Sends Bullish Message on Future of Belfast Plant

The Canadian company pitches wing work on future Airbus products.

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November 30, 2018

Greenpoint Delivers Second BBJ 787

Cabin for undisclosed customer incorporates technology and luxuries 'experienced at the finest hotel.'

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November 30, 2018

Advanced IRST Programs on the March

Lockheed Martin has received EMD and LRIP contracts for the Legion Pod for the F-15, as well for a new phase of development for the Super Hormet's IRST

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November 29, 2018