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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Dassault Axes Falcon 5X, Launches New P&WC-powered Jet

New Falcon is powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada engines and features the same cross section as the Falcon 5X.

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December 13, 2017

Bombardier Nearing First Flight of Global 7000 FTV5

Bombardier has requested certain exemptions as it continues on the certification path of the 7000.

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December 13, 2017

Singapore Practices Precision Air Targeting Via UAVs

The Republic of Singapore Air Force used Heron drones to identify targets for F-15 fighters, and designate them for AH-64 attack helicopters.

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December 12, 2017

Airbus, Bombardier Launch ‘Clean Teams’ for C Series Effort

Companies’ program integration work well underway

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December 11, 2017

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Powerful New Engines Take Flight on the Sukhoi Su-57

A prototype of Russia’s stealthy PAKFA jet has been fitted with ‘Item 30’ powerplants.

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December 11, 2017

See How a FedEx MD-10 Has Been Transformed into a Flying Eye Hospital for Orbis Int'l

See How a FedEx MD-10 Has Been Transformed into a Flying Eye Hospital for Orbis Int'l

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December 11, 2017

Pilatus PC-24 Awarded EASA and FAA Certification

First aircraft to be delivered to PlaneSense in the U.S. in January.

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December 8, 2017

Qatar Boosts Its Order for Rafales, And Confirms Typhoons

The Gulf state will now buy 36 French combat jets, not 24. It also confirmed its order for 24 Eurofighter Typhoons.

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December 8, 2017

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Panthers to Mexico; Continues HForce Testing

The company handed over the last pair of ten AS565MBe helos to the Mexican Navy, and fired weapons from an H145M

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December 7, 2017

Poland To Get ‘Next-generation’ Patriot System

The latest U.S. offer seems to conclude a lengthy evaluation process. Meanwhile, Romania has made a quick choice.

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December 6, 2017

Newest Bombardier Challengers Hit Delivery Milestones

Challenger 350 has surpassed 200 deliveries and Bombardier recently handed over 50th large-cabin Challenger 650.

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December 6, 2017

Millennials Changing the Face of Business Aviation

Generation is causing a new ecosystem to take shape—“business aviation as a service”—said Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano.

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December 5, 2017

Boom Lands Japan Air Lines as Major Investor, Customer

Deal could see airline order up to 20 supersonic airliners

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December 5, 2017

Fly Aboard the World’s First Boeing 787 BBJ 'Dream Jet' for $70,000 Per Hour

Fly Aboard the World’s First Boeing 787 BBJ 'Dream Jet' for $70,000 Per Hour

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December 5, 2017

Russia To Revive Tu-160 Bomber Production

An upgraded prototype has been rolled out, and is expected to carry precision-guided weapons and hypersonic missiles.

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December 4, 2017

'Lost Decade' for Light and Midsize Bizjets Nears End: Citi Analyst

The light and midsize jet markets have now “found a floor” since deliveries exceeded long-term trends in the 2000s.

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December 4, 2017

Philippines Chooses the Super Tucano

The Embraer turboprop will replace ageing OV-10 Broncos in the close air support role.

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December 1, 2017

Qatar Seeks New Friends, and Maybe Denel

As tension between the Gulf state and its neighbours continues, Qatar says it has discussed buying into the South African arms company.

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December 1, 2017

DHL Takes Delivery of First A330-300P2F

Midsize freighter to serve carrier’s Asia-Pacific network

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December 1, 2017

Preowned Aircraft Market Continues To Stabilize

The bleeding may be over but it's still a bumpy ride.

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November 30, 2017