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Boeing 737 Max 9 Completes First Flight

Maiden mission comes a week ahead of schedule

China Is BBJ Territory, Says New Boeing Boss Laxton

The BBJ fleet in China has surged by 190 percent in Greater China.

Gulfstream’s China Market Share Continues To Climb

There are 185 Gulfstreams in Greater China, including 110 in mainland China.

Cirrus Building China GA Infrastructure

There are now 100 Cirrus SR-series piston singles operating in China.

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Argus: North American Bizjet Flights Increased In March

Part 135 flights involving large jets surged by 22.5 percent in the month, leading the increases across all categories.

One Aviation’s Eclipse Lands in China

With local partner Jinggong, One Aviation president Alan Klapmeier has high hopes for the China market.

Honeywell Outlook Upbeat on China Prospects

Honeywell’s business jet and helicopter market surveys show a slow market that should rebound in the next few years.

Oxai Aircraft Nearing First Flight for M2 Amphibian

The all-composite amphibious Oxai M2 Skywave is preparing for first flight and certification this year.

Major Pieces of Airbus BelugaXL Hit the Road

Three fuselage panels arrive in Toulouse following five-night trek from Spain

Flat LAAD Show Reflects Brazil's Economic and Political Woes

The Latin American Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) event was affected by the region’s economic problems.

New Program Assists Buyers of Pre-owned ACJs

Easystart, a program for buyers of pre-owned ACJs, walks customers through training, support and upgrades.

Dassault: Chinese Bizjet Market ‘Waking Up’

China is the second-largest market for the Falcon 7X, with 29 of the model currently in the country.

Gulfstream Expands Regional Product Support

Of the 314 Gulfstream aircraft in the region, more than 180 are based in Greater China.

Dassault: Chinese Business Jet Market Is ‘Waking Up’

China is the second-largest market for the Falcon 7X, with 29 of the model currently in the country.

Bombardier Business Aircraft Sees Asian Growth Ahead

The airframer’s latest prognostication sees deliveries of approximately 700 of its jets to the China region over the next decade

Ilyushin Il-96-400M Widebody Taking Shape

Developers expect Il-96-300 derivative quadjet to enter service in 2020

ATR, Iran Air Seal $536 Million Deal for 20 ATR 72-600s

Iranian officials report first four of the airplanes will arrive over the next 15 days

HondaJet Makes Chinese Debut at ABACE Show

Honda claims its long-awaited new light jet is a cut above its more traditional competitors.

Russia To Ramp-Up Production of Sukhoi Su-34

As the twinjet strike aircraft begins replacing Su-24s, new precision-guided weapons are being added

Cirrus To Ramp Up SF50 Production

The airframer expects to receive the production certificate by the end of June.

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