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Pilot Report: Cessna Citation Longitude

AIN flies the longest Citation as it nears certification.

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October 23, 2018

JetBlue’s A321 Fleet Central To Plan To Boost Margins

First A321neo scheduled to arrive next year

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October 23, 2018

Bombardier Sues Mitsubishi Over Trade Secrets

Canadian company charges former employees misappropriated certification documents upon joining Mitsubishi and AeroTec

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October 22, 2018

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Rise in 3Q18, but Down YTD

For the year, the company is still holding to projections of 105 to 120 business jet shipments for this year, roughly flat with 2017.

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October 22, 2018

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Ryanair Sees Boeing Max 200 Driving Better Unit Costs

Irish LCC predicts “grim” winter ahead of first deliveries

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October 22, 2018

Russia Discontinues An-148 Production in Favor of Il-112

In light of the deep divide between Russia and Ukraine, UAC's Voronezh plant has ceased the the licensed production of the Ukrainian An-148 design

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October 21, 2018

Kremlin Commits More Subsidies for Superjet Operations

More than $150 million to go to government-run lessor

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October 19, 2018

Comac Speeds ARJ21 Production, Readies Flight Deck Redesign

Chinese conglomerate plans to deliver another eight airplanes by the end of the year

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October 19, 2018

Orders Boost TextAv Backlog, But Deliveries Dip in Q3

Turboprop deliveries were down while jet deliveries remained stable.

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October 19, 2018

Bombardier Reports Flat Deliveries, Strong Orders

Canadian airframer has completed 70 percent of its planned 2018 deliveries.

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October 18, 2018

Pilatus PC-24 Fleet Heads for Double Dozen in Early 2019

With 12 aircraft now in service with customers, Swiss OEM will reach 23 by year-end, coinciding with approval for unprepared surface ops.

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October 18, 2018

Bye Pitches Electric Aircraft for Charter

Company's SunFlyer 4 Touted For Short Haul Urban Market

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October 18, 2018

Bongiovi Demos Speakerless Cabin Audio System

Sound system uses multiple transducers mounted behind interior panels to create an "immersive" experience.

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October 18, 2018

Piper Names Distributor for Bolivia and Peru

Aviation Marketing Group iordered an M350 for a demonstration tour in the region.

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October 18, 2018

France and Spain Team for Caracal Refueling Tests

As the French air force awaits its KC-130J tankers, the service has proved the ability of the Caracal helicopter to refuel from Spain's KC-130Hs

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October 18, 2018

Lee Develops CoolView Windows for More Bizjets

CoolView lets in light but blocks head and UV, allowing the cabin to remain far cooler in hot climates and shielding the pilots.

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October 17, 2018

Gulfstream To Expand PBI Service Center

NBAA announcement is latest in a spate of service center expansions and the recent opening of a sales and design center in New York City

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October 17, 2018

JetTech Unveils Garmin TXI Panel in Citation II

Colorado company says STC is pending and panel upgrades will be available for Citation II/SII and Citation V fleet

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October 17, 2018

Rolls-Royce Marks 60 Years in Business Aviation

UK engine maker highlights developments from fixed-cost engine care programs to its newest Pearl turbofans that will power the Global 5500/6500.

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October 17, 2018

Embraer Bizjets Claim More Speed Records

Brazilian airframes earns NAA certificates for flights by its Phenom 300, Legacy 450, and Legacy 500

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October 17, 2018