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Boeing’s 777X Wing Factory Gets Ready for Prime Time

First set of wings for 777X static test article soon to undergo fabrication

Bombardier: New Lighter Wing Won't Delay Global 7000

The company is not detailing the changes involved with the wing, but stresses that the only change involves the weight, not aerodynamics.

Textron Rolls Out First Production Citation Longitude

There are currently five of the super-midsize twinjets on the production line.

'Hypoxia-like' Events Stop F-35A Flights at Luke Air Force Base

The U.S. Air Force cancelled local flying operations of the F-35A variant of the fighter to investigate the root cause of incidents.

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Paris Airshow Preview

The aerospace highlight of 2017, the 52nd Paris Airshow in mid-June looks set to be bigger and better than ever.

U.S. Military Places Order for More of BAE's Guidance Sections

The company announced a $180.5 million follow-on order from the Navy for its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.

U.S. Trade Body Votes To Continue C Series Dumping Probe

Decision based on what International Trade Commission calls a ‘reasonable indication’ of harm to U.S. industry

First Flight of Airbus A330neo Expected By End of Summer

First pair of Trent 7000s to arrive from Rolls-Royce imminently

Boeing Makes The Case For Its New Midsize Airplane

Consultations with 57 airlines convince airframer to pursue two-member family occupying a capacity range of 220 to 270 seats

Residual Values To Drop for Non-ADS-B-equipped Aircraft

Owners of business aircraft that are not ADS-B-compliant or in the queue to have equipment installed risk seeing already depressed residual values fall.

Textron Delivers 2,000th CJ Family Aircraft

The CJ family, including the current-production Citation M2, CJ3+ and CJ4, has reached nearly five million flight hours.

Pentagon: China Is 'Closing the Gap' in Air Power with U.S.

New developments slowly erode the technical advantage the U.S. military enjoys, the Pentagon states in annual China report to Congress.

Through Upgrades, Boeing Envisions Longer Utility of the F-15

The U.S. Air Force plans to fly the F-15E Strike Eagle into the 2040s, but the F-15C/D air superiority fighter faces a shorter time horizon.

ATR Creates Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter Unit

Appoints company finance veteran Karine Guenan to lead the division

Quest's Float Kodiak To Tour U.S.

The tour comes as the Quest has expanded its international reach.

Honda Aircraft Adds Canada to HondaJet Approvals

The aircraft also has received certifications in the U.S., Europe and Mexico.

First Japanese-assembled F-35A Is Rolled Out

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is the key contractor, but is also leading Japan’s own stealth fighter development.

West Star Celebrates New Landing Gear Shop, 145 Cert

The company acquired the dedication 20,000-sq-ft landing gear facility in February.

Mitsubishi Tries To Make Up Lost Time With MRJ Regional Jet

Mitsubishi engineers are working on design changes to overcome possible certification issues.

China Shows FTC-2000 Fighter-Trainer for Sudan

The MiG-21 derivative has been heavily modified.

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