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Supersonic Bizjet Launch Inches Closer, Says Analyst

Supersonic business jets are "still moving at the very subsonic speed of technology, regulation and money,” though.

Switzerland Outlines New Air Defense Requirements

Switzerland is looking for a new fighter to enter service around 2025, along with a ground-based air defense system

Singapore Airlines Takes First Boeing 787-10

Scheduled to enter service in May, SIA 787-10s will initially fly routes planned for Osaka, Japan, and Perth, Australia.

More Aircraft Added To FY2018 Defense Spend

F-35s, Super Hornets, KC-46s and Hercules all figure in additional aircraft appropriated by Congress

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Airbus Continues To Stretch A330 Capabilities

While still in A330neo test phase, the OEM now offers a higher mtow, longer range variant

Second MC-21 Preparing for Flight Test

Assembly complete, airplane moved to Irkut’s flight line

Skunk Works Reveals Stealthy UAV Demonstrator

The X-44A first flew in 2001 and led to developments that are still mostly classified.

Boeing Won't Appeal ITC Ruling on C Series

Bombardier calls decision “good news” for the aerospace industry and flying public

Isle of Man Notches Up 1,000th Registration

A Gulfstream G650ER has become the 1,000th aircraft to be registered by the Isle of Man under its “M” registration.

Japan To Ponder F-35B Buy; Korea’s First F-35A Takes Flight

Japan's ruling party is putting together a plan for greater national security that could include the acquisition of the STOVL version of the F-35

Australia Declares IOC for Poseidon

With six of a likely 15 Boeing P-8As now in service, the Royal Australian Air Force has officially declared the type ready for operations.

Saratov Airlines Forced To Ground An-148s

Russian aviation authority Rostransnadzor cites safety concerns stemming from investigation into the airline's February 11 crash.

Boeing Delivers First 737 Max 9

First operator Thai Lion Air plans to use the 220-seat narrowbody to develop international services

Taiwan’s Ching-kuo Upgrade Complete, SEAD Role Next

The modernization of Taiwan's IDF fleet is complete, while an F-16 upgrade is getting under way. The nation is also interested in the F-35.

UTAS Signs New Boeing 'Partnering for Success' Deal

Company also launches PACE cost-cutting program for Tier II suppliers

Boeing 737 Max 7 Completes First Flight

Smallest variant of Max family stays airborne for more than three hours

Denmark Firm Named Nordic Sales Rep for Daher TBMs

Its sales territory includes Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

GlobalEye Conducts First Flight

Having been rolled out in February, the first Saab GlobalEye has taken to the air for the first time.

Cessna Wraps Up Initial Wind Tunnel Tests of SkyCourier

First flight of the SkyCourier is slated for next year, with service entry planned in 2020.

Global 7000 Mockup Attracts Attention in Singapore

Bombardier hopes to hand over the first Global 7000 this year.

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