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Empire Aviation Group Focuses on India

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

Aircraft

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.

Aircraft

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

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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.

Aircraft

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

Russian Activity Remains High on NATO's Eastern Border

NATO's Baltic Air Policing operation was augmented following Russia's occupation of Crimea and remains highly active.

Aircraft

November 29, 2018

Comlux Completion Engineers Luxury VIP Airliner Interiors

Comlux Completion Engineers Luxury VIP Airliner Interiors

Aircraft

November 29, 2018

Bye Aerospace Sun Flyer Targets Charter Market

Bye Aerospace Sun Flyer Targets Charter Market

Aircraft

November 28, 2018

China Seeking To Offload Surplus Military Aircraft

At Airshow China, the country put up for sale a number of surplus military aircraft, including the relatively new JH-7 attacker and KJ-200 AEW aircraft.

Aircraft

November 28, 2018

Chinese Investors Invest €150M into Dornier Seastar

New funding will accelerate serial production by finalizing the Seastar certification supplements and completing the production facilities in Wuxi, China.

Aircraft

November 28, 2018

Russian Banks Plan Massive Regional Airline Project

Sberbank and VTB have committed to funding a fleet consisting of Superjets and Il-114s.

Aircraft

November 27, 2018

Boeing Homes In on NMA Business Case

The OEM boasts a one-time execution of the 777X program and sees an uptick in full-freighter demand.

Aircraft

November 27, 2018

Piaggio Declares Insolvency, Seeks Restructuring

The move comes a year after Piaggio had outlined a five-year turnaround plan that had included a £255 million ($342 million) cash injection from Mubadala.

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November 26, 2018

Adria Becomes Latest European Airline to Commit to Superjet

The Slovenian flag carrier has signed an LOI calling for delivery of 15 SSJs.

Aircraft

November 26, 2018

‘Wrong-way’ Landing Caps Successful RN Deck Trials

The Royal Navy's first deck trials campaigns with the F-35B aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth have come to a successful comclusion

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November 23, 2018