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China Carefully Controls the Zhuhai Show Displays

The J-20 stealth fighter made only a fleeting appearance, while a new airlifter, attack helicopter and AWACS were fully shown.

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November 23, 2016

Canada, Europe Grant Same Type Rating For CSeries Airliners

Same Type Rating status for the CS300 and CS100 aircraft should mean significant cost savings for operators, according to Bombardier.

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November 23, 2016

Mitsubishi's Third MRJ Flight Test Aircraft Takes Off

Four prototypes now flying, including two in U.S.

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November 22, 2016

First Global 7000 Migrates To Wichita Test Center

After several successful flights since first taking to the air on Nov. 4, FTV-1 will now enter the full flight test program

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November 22, 2016

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UK Will Pay $1 Billion To Bolster Reaper UAV Fleet

The Royal Air Force is planning to increase its MALE UAV capability, by acquiring Certifiable Predator Bs.

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November 22, 2016

Zodiac Boosts Delivery Rates as Recovery Continues

Aircraft equipment maker Zodiac could take another three years to fully restore profitability.

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November 22, 2016

New Zealand Outlines Airlift, Maritime Patrol Aircraft Needs

The country’s C-130, B757 and P-3 fleets will need to replaced in the next decade.

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November 22, 2016

U.S. Grants Airbus Second License for Iran Sales

Approval from Treasury Department comes as opponents to Iran nuclear deal urge restraint from Obama Administration

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November 22, 2016

Top Aircraft Brokers Discuss the Changing State of the Market

Top Aircraft Brokers Discuss the Changing State of the Market

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November 22, 2016

Embraer Ready To Assemble First E195-E2 Wing

Plans to attach newly extended airfoil to center fuselage by end of year

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November 21, 2016

Textron Flies Second Cessna Citation Longitude

This comes just one month after the first Longitude prototype made its maiden flight.

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November 21, 2016

Gulf Fighter Deals Will Be Worth $30 Billion-plus to U.S. Industry

A bonanza for Boeing and subcontractors as the sale of 72 F-15s to Qatar and 40 F-18s to Kuwait is notified.

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November 21, 2016

Four-zone Gulfstream G650ER To Visit MEBAA

The latest option to Gulfstream's flagship will be on display in Dubai.

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November 21, 2016

GE’s McAllister Replaces Conner as Boeing Commercial CEO

Shakeup comes amid establishment of third company division led by Stan Deal

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November 21, 2016

Japan's Peach Aviation Chooses Airbus for New Narrowbodies

Order for A320neos and A320ceos loosens Boeing stranglehold on Japanese market

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November 18, 2016

Maintainers Fix F-22 Weapons System Issue, Air Force Says

The unspecified 'in-flight weapons system maintenance issue' on one F-22 affected its radar cross section.

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November 17, 2016

U.S. House Votes To Block Airliner Sales to Iran

Republican-led body again moves to undermine Obama administration's signature nuclear deal

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November 17, 2016

Cleveland MRO Notches Second Legacy 500 Check

In service now for two years, Embraer Legacy 500 fleet is approaching its first mandated check interval.

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November 16, 2016

China’s Fighter Export Prospects Remain Uncertain

The FC-31 was a no-show at Zhuhai, and Pakistani officials dampened speculation about a buy.

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November 16, 2016

United To Assume Republic’s Order for 24 E175s

Schedules call for delivery of the 76-seat jets next year

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November 15, 2016