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New Malaysian Government Reveals Su-30MKM Readiness Woes

The Royal Malaysian Air Force is facing a fighter shortage as its Su-30MKM 'Flankers' require a 10-year check

Aircraft

August 6, 2018

GAMA: Bizjets Shipments Flat, Turboprops on Upswing

While overall airplane and rotorcraft deliveries grew year-over-year, billings declined, as bizjets were static, and turbine helos saw a slight boost.

Aircraft

August 6, 2018

Bombardier Now Flying Two Flight-test Global 5500/6500s

Aircraft are currently based at the Bombardier Flight Test Center in Wichita.

Aircraft

August 3, 2018

Bombardier Completes Global 7500 Flight Testing

Bombardier is now ramping up Global 7500 final assembly in Toronto, with 20 aircraft now in various build stages on the line.

Aircraft

August 2, 2018

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Product Support Survey Part 1: Aircraft

Gulfstream is back on top this year, but Dassault is catching up.

Aircraft

August 1, 2018

Above and Beyond: Product Support Survey 2018

To all of you who earned this special recognition from your customers, all of us at AIN Publications offers our heartiest of congratulations!

Aircraft

August 1, 2018

Bombardier’s 90-seat Q400 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Launch customer SpiceJet to take first example later this year

Aircraft

August 1, 2018

Rafale Encounters Political Headwinds in India

The contract to buy 36 Rafales has become an election issue in India, where its pricing and offset deal have come under scrutiny

Aircraft

July 31, 2018

Swiss Air-Rescue Rega Accepts Second Challenger 650

Rega carries out air-rescue operations in Switzerland with a fleet of 17 helicopters and repatriates patients from abroad with its three Challengers.

Aircraft

July 30, 2018

E190-E2 Wraps Up Africa Demo Tour

Embraer sees several aircraft placement opportunities on the continent

Aircraft

July 30, 2018

Gulfstream's Latest G550 Heads for EMS in China

Beijing Red Cross Emergency Center expressed an interest in also adding a G650ER to its fleet, Gulfstream said.

Aircraft

July 27, 2018

L3 Shows Multi-mission Conversion of Bombardier Q400

The Texas-based systems integrator is promoting the twin-turboprop as a cost-effective solution.

Aircraft

July 26, 2018

Controversy Develops over RAF AEW&C Fleet

British air arm must choose between upgrading the E-3D Sentry or buying a new aircraft—possibly the Boeing Wedgetail.

Aircraft

July 26, 2018

Icon Launches Fractional Share Test Program

The amphibious LSA manufacturer is offering a lower-cost pathway for flying the Icon A5.

Aircraft

July 26, 2018

How Boeing Envisions the Future of Transportation

How Boeing Envisions the Future of Transportation

ATC

July 26, 2018

Aerion Expects to Fly the First Supersonic Business Jet by 2023

Aerion Expects to Fly the First Supersonic Business Jet by 2023

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

Embraer KC-390 Military Transport Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Embraer KC-390 Military Transport Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

Airbus A400M Atlas Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Airbus A400M Atlas Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

Blackhawk Expands XP67A to King Air 300s

345 Knot Cruise Speed Expected From Engine Upgrade

Aircraft

July 25, 2018

EPS Continues To Make Progress on Aero Diesel

Predicts 30-50% Better Economy Than Avgas Engines

Aircraft

July 25, 2018