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Bombardier's Flagship Global 7000 Takes To The Sky

The first flight sets in motion a flight-test campaign that is expected to encompass five aircraft and place the type into service by late 2018.

Aircraft

November 4, 2016

Hearst Buying Camp Systems

The acquisition is seen as part of Hearst's continuing strategy to diversify into data and information-based companies.

Aircraft

November 3, 2016

Esterline Supplies Longitude Cockpit Controls

Luminated cockpit controls are being supplied to Cessna by Esterline Control & Communication Systems.

Aircraft

November 3, 2016

New Engines, Weapons for Russian Stealth Fighter

A higher thrust powerplant should fly on the T-50 PAKFA next year, while new missiles and bombs have been specified.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

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Bombardier Readies Global 7000 for Flight

Safety of flight tests are complete and taxi tests have begun.

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November 2, 2016

Airbus Helicopters Brings Pair of Singles to NBAA 2016

"Both the H130 and the H125 are outstanding aircraft for business owners and executives,” it said.

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November 2, 2016

QTA Gets STC for PW305 Carbon Barrel

Company added the Hawker 1000 to previous STCs for the Learjet 60 and the Gulfstream G200.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Honda Aircraft Expands Sales Reach, Sets Records

The company appointed SYI to represent the HondaJet in the Middle Americas.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

FlightSafety Expands Simulator, Maintenance Training Offerings

FlightSafety International’s Gulfstream G500 sim will be the first business jet simulator equipped with the CrewView collimated glass mirror display.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Gulfstream G280 Goes Steep at London City Airport

Both the FAA and CAAI have certified the G280 for steep approaches; will London City Airport be next?

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

‘Make in India’ Fighter Choice May Be Limited To Single-engine Jets

Invitations to propose seem to favor the F-16 or Gripen.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Pilatus PC-24 Flies in for NBAA 2016

More details are also emerging about the $8.9 million light twinjet's certification path.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Daher Delivers 800th TBM, Enhances Aerostructures Business

Daher's TBM single-engine turboprop program continues to be strong

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Robinson Delivers First R44 Cadets

Company announced the helicopter earlier this year and has previously delivered models to customers in Australia.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Quest Offers CAMPS Free for One Year

Big data is everywhere, improving the way we maintain our sophisticated turbine aircraft.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Asian Sky Quarterly Report Focuses on Japan

Hong Kong-based Asian Sky Group tracks pre-owned aircraft inventories.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Leap Provides Legacy Engine Coverage

Legacy Engine Assurance Program (Leap, Booth 740) has launched to provide affordable maintenance plan coverage for operators of Honeywell TFE731

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Bell 525, 505 gets MAGed

Bell Helicopter (Booth 219) and Mecaer unveiled the MAGnificent VVIP 8 passenger interior for the Bell 525 super-medium twin helicopter

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Citation Order Lifts Cessna at NBAA 2016

Long-time customer SEL buys three Citation X+s.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Bombardier Teams with APS on Upset Recovery Course

APS is the only Part 141 flight school certified for complete delivery of stall/spin and upset prevention and recovery training.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016