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HyperMach at ‘Pivotal Stage’ for Its Mach 5 Bizjet

Slated for service entry in 2028, the company’s newly renamed HyperStar will have a top speed of Mach 5 at 80,000 feet and 7,000-nm range.

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November 1, 2016

United Airlines Describes Effort To Introduce Aviation Biofuels

The carrier made history in March when it started using 'commercial-scale' volumes of biofuel at Los Angeles International Airport.

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November 1, 2016

Pilatus: PC-24 Numbers ‘Better Than Expected’

Two test aircraft had flown 1,032 hours over the course of 600 flights through the end of October.

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November 1, 2016

Daher Pairing TBM Owners, Charter Companies

Program brings owners and operators together, as well as provides initial documentation, insurance guidance and technical advice.

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November 1, 2016

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FlightAware-Aireon Tie-up Will Lead To Global Aircraft Tracking

Using the Iridium Next constellation, due to be launched by SpaceX by 2018, Flightaware will be able to track any aircraft anywhere.

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November 1, 2016

Mitsubishi Announces MU-2 Safety Enhancements

Angle-of-attack indicator and new icing advisory video added to turboprop twin’s safety initiatives.

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November 1, 2016

Move of Russian Aircraft Carrier Adds Tension In Middle East

Airstrikes by Western forces help Iraq fight ISIS, but Syria becomes ever more complicated

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November 1, 2016

Elliott Offers ADS-B Solution for Citation Excel/XLS

Solution will act as a bridge program to Elliott's recently announced Garmin G5000 retrofit for these jets.

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November 1, 2016

Bombardier C Series Makes China Debut

Program’s second flight test aircraft bears livery of first operator, Air Baltic

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November 1, 2016

Boeing’s new BBJ Max 7 Promises More Range and Space

The BBJ Max 7 will be available from 2022

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November 1, 2016

Embraer’s New Phenom Gets More Power, Smarter Cockpit

Embraer’s New Phenom Gets More Power, Smarter Cockpit

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November 1, 2016

Bizjet Builders Unveil Latest Models at 2016 NBAA Show

Bizjet Builders Unveil Latest Models at 2016 NBAA Show

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October 31, 2016

After a Quarter Century, Daher Rolls Out 800th TBM

The 800th TBM, a 930 model, was delivered to regional distributor Elliott Aviation.

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October 31, 2016

G500 Powers Towards Certification With G600 Close Behind

Gulfstream Aerospace’s investment in ground testing facilities has enhanced its ability to introduce new aircraft with a high level of service readiness.

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October 31, 2016

Citation Hemisphere Taking Shape in Static Mockup

Textron Aviation brought a cabin mockup of the large-cabin Hemisphere, its largest business jet ever.

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October 31, 2016

Boeing, Airbus Face Critical Months Leading into 2017

U.S. company mulls slowing 777 rates while European airframer begins frantic production pace in fourth quarter

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October 31, 2016

Deer Jet UAS Stake Signals Global Ambitions

China’s largest business jet operator acquires stake in global flight-planning company.

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October 31, 2016

Nextant Shows Off Single Power Levers for King Air G90XT

Deliveries will begin once the new single-lever power lever system is approved by the FAA in early 2017.

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October 31, 2016

Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet Gets FAA Nod

After 10 years the company is a jet company.

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October 31, 2016

FlightSafety’s New App Gets Rave Reviews

FlightBag, which stores training documents and exercises, has received positive feedback from users.

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October 31, 2016