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Bizjet Makers Enjoy Order Bounce

Deliveries will be softer this year, but will increase in 2019 as OEMs ramp up on a number of new aircraft programs.

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October 17, 2018

Daher Touts TBM Charter Duty

The airframer believes the speedy turboprop single makes an ideal introduction to private aviation

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October 17, 2018

Genghis Khan Airlines to Become Second ARJ21 Operator

Inner Mongolian carrier to launch services in January

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October 17, 2018

Textron Debuts SkyCourier Mockup in Pax Config

Freighter variant will also be available, with first flight of the twin turboprop expected next year and entry into service in 2020.

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October 17, 2018

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Comac C919 Stumbles on FAA Flight Deck Standards

Engineers rethink cockpit design to meet regulatory requirements tied to human factors

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October 17, 2018

Safe Flight AOA Tapped for Kodiak Series II

Quest Aircraft has added the Safe Flight angle-of-attack system to the Series II Kodiak.

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October 17, 2018

Liftkar Portable Stair Climber Makes NBAA Debut

Unit can lift up to 352 pounds up an aircraft or any other set of stairs, drawing interest from FBOs, charter management companies, and aircraft owners.

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October 17, 2018

Race to Supersonic Bizjets Is Picking Up Speed

Aerion appears to have the inside track with its AS2 program

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October 17, 2018

Vref Launches Bizav Residual Value Forecast

Aircraft valuation and appraisal service introduces forward looking value outlook and new analytical charting tools for industry professionals.

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October 16, 2018

Flying Colours Marks 100th Challenger Refurb

Canadian MRO and completion specialist overhauls new owner's Challenger 604, designs sleek gold and black interior.

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October 16, 2018

Dassault: 6X On Track, Next Falcon In the Wings

French manufacturer is working on its next aircraft with further details to be released next year, as Falcon 6X proceeds on schedule.

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October 16, 2018

HondaJet Owners Can Improve on Original

An upgrade package for original HondaJets offers increased performance and avionics upgrades.

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October 16, 2018

Nextant Sees Program Progress

The company expects its 604XT rebuild of the Challenger 604 to enter service before the end of the year.

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October 16, 2018

Japan Considering More F-35s; First SRVL for Royal Navy

Japan's desire for further F-35s could result in an order for 20 more to begin the replacement of the F-15 Eagle

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October 16, 2018

Boeing-Adient JV Open for Business

Adient Aerospace names Alan Wittman CEO

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October 16, 2018

NetJets Confirms Global 7500 Delivery Schedule

Bombardier announces fractional-onwership pioneer also converted options on six additional jets.

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October 16, 2018

NBAA Celebrates Hard-won ATC Battle, Preps for Future

Convention opening session highlights victory in ATC privatization battle and the challenges still facing the business aviation community.

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October 16, 2018

Gainjet Takes Delivery of First EJ-registered Jet

Gainjet Ireland was established in 2015 and received its AOC in June 2016. It now has seven aircraft with more to come.

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October 16, 2018

Boeing Sees Doubling of Air Cargo Traffic in 20 Years

New World Air Cargo Forecast shows air cargo traffic growing 4.2 percent annually, resulting in a demand for 2,650 freighters over the next two decades

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October 16, 2018

Rolls-Royce Pearl Hits 10,000 Test Cycle Mark

Slated to power Bombardier's Global 5500 and Global 6500, the company is readying for Pearl production at its manufacturing facility in Germany.

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October 16, 2018