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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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Stratos Aims for Higher, Faster

New bizjet single makes NBAA debut

October 8, 2017

Western Aircraft Reaches $1 Billion in Aircraft Sales

The company unveils new retrofit options

October 8, 2017

Pilot Report: Grand Caravan EX

Cessna’s big utility turboprop single is a capable and all-around solid performer.

October 7, 2017

Can You Bend the Wing of a Global 6000?

Bombardier demonstrates “smooth ride” with Flex-o-Meter test of muscle and metal at Henderson Executive Airport.

October 7, 2017

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Newly Announced Upgrades Keep Citation Mustangs Competitive

Two major upgrade programs aim to keep Citation Mustang pilots at the forefront of light jet technology and performance.

October 7, 2017

Flying Aboard the Bombardier Challenger 650 Business Jet

Flying Aboard the Bombardier Challenger 650 Business Jet

October 6, 2017

Zunum Details Plans for First Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft

First aircraft would seat 12 passengers and fly as far as 700 miles

October 5, 2017

Silkair Takes First Boeing 737 Max 8

Singapore Airlines subsidiary turns focus to new markets while solidifying wider regional network

October 4, 2017

Boeing Starts Production of 737 Max 7

Schedules call for first delivery in 2019

October 4, 2017

Boeing Rolls Out Singapore Airlines’ First 787-10

Launch customer expects delivery of the airplane during the first half of 2018

October 3, 2017

Amstat Teams Up on New Business Aircraft Valuation Tool

Tool uses current aircraft specs and the same “consistent objective methodology” to value each aircraft.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 3, 2017

Turboprop Single Ops Could Boom in Europe

EASA now allowing Single Engine Turbine commercial operations in Europe has created a new market opportunity for operators.

October 2, 2017

Bombardier Adds Fourth Global 7000 Flight-test Program

All four Global 7000 FTVs took to skies on September 28.

October 2, 2017

WTO Creates Panel To Examine C Series at Behest of Brazil

Trade body to weigh the propriety of some $3 billion worth of government support

September 29, 2017

Bombardier Seals Q400 Deal with SpiceJet

Agreement covers firm order for 25 of the big turboprops and purchase rights on 25 more

September 29, 2017

UAC, Comac Name New Widebody CR 929

Companies finally agree to designation following several months of ambiguity

September 29, 2017

U.S. Proposes Massive Import Duties on Bombardier C Series

Commerce Department calculates value of subsidies at 219.63 percent of airplane’s cost

September 27, 2017

Embraer Delivers First Florida-assembled Legacy 500

Besides today’s Legacy 500 handover, the Florida facility has assembled and delivered two Legacy 450s and more than 250 Phenoms.

September 27, 2017

U.S., Russia Trade Charges Over Open Skies Treaty Compliance

The U.S. State Department said it will take "reasonable and comparable steps" in response to alleged Russian violations of the treaty.

September 27, 2017

Quest Touts Kodiak for Business Ops

Quest has repositioned the Kodiak in the market as not just a versatile utility tool but also as “the bridge between helicopter and business jet."

September 27, 2017

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