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Sale of Western Airplanes to Iran Shrouded in Politics

Clarity on U.S. government approval remains elusive while some in Iran complain of little benefit from January’s nuclear deal

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September 20, 2016

Nigerian Air Force Orders More Russian Helicopters

Mil Mi-17/24/35 rotorcraft are a key weapon against terrorism for the African state.

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September 20, 2016

Air Force Evokes Doolittle Raid in Naming B-21 the 'Raider'

The service announced the name of the new long-range strike bomber after a suspenseful build-up at the annual Air Force Association conference.

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September 19, 2016

U.S. Air Force Suspends Flight Operations of Some F-35As

Insulating material around an avionics cooling line in a fuel tank was found to be shedding, the F-35 Joint Program Office said.

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September 16, 2016

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Beechcraft Hawker 400XPr Upgrade STC'd by FAA

Upgrade includes winglets, Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 retrofit avionics and replacement Williams International FJ44-4A-32 engines.

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September 15, 2016

Fly-by-Wire Steep Approach in the Embraer Legacy 450 Business Jet

Fly-by-Wire Steep Approach in the Embraer Legacy 450 Business Jet

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September 14, 2016

Boeing and Saab Reveal New Jet for U.S. Air Force's T-X Competition

Boeing and Saab Reveal New Jet for U.S. Air Force's T-X Competition

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September 14, 2016

Boeing Ramps Up JDAM Production To Meet Ongoing Demand

The manufacturer plans to produce 150 JDAM tail kits each day from its St. Charles, Mo., facility, and more if necessary.

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September 13, 2016

Boeing Says China To Become First Trillion-dollar Market

Market outlook projects demand nearly 7,000 airplanes over the next two decades

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September 13, 2016

Quest Lands Chilean Approval for Kodiak 100

Earlier this year, Quest named Santiago, Chile-based Aeroservicio as its authorized Kodiak sales representative for Chile.

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September 13, 2016

Boeing Pulls Wraps Off New Jet for Air Force's T-X Competition

The manufacturer and partner Saab of Sweden rolled out the new jet during a rousing ceremony in St. Louis.

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September 13, 2016

Piper Secures Production Certificate for M600 T-prop

The move allows Piper to produce, flight test and issue airworthiness certificates for the M600 for customer deliveries.

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September 12, 2016

Elbit Systems Chases U.S. National Guard Procurements

The US subsidiary of the Israeli company offers a variety of aircraft protection and modernization solutions.

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September 8, 2016

Polish Requirements Generate New Interest at Local Trade Show

Airbus is still hoping to sell 50 H225Ms, while attack helicopters and VIP transports will also be discussed.

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September 7, 2016

India Signs Defense Logistics Pact with U.S.

But sovereignty concerns still prevent India from concluding two more agreements on deeper cooperation.

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September 6, 2016

Antonov Sells Dormant An-225 Heavylifter Program to China

A second lease of life for the world’s largest aircraft has been agreed between Ukraine and China.

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September 6, 2016

Engine Supply Delays To Slow C Series Deliveries

Bombardier cuts 2016 production projection from 15 to seven

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September 6, 2016

Airbus Collects $6.5 Billion in Deals from Vietnamese Airlines

Contracts signed during state visit by French president Francois Hollande

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September 6, 2016

Michigan Bizav Group Expo To Land at PTK

The Business Aviation Expo will be held at Michigan's Oakland County International Airport on September 22.

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September 6, 2016

Viking Picks Brazilian Sales Rep for Twin Otter 400

The company's reborn Twin Otter Series 400 is set to receive ANAC certification.

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September 6, 2016