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Thai F-16 Upgrade Includes German Air-to-Air Missiles

The Diehl BGT IRIS-T weapon was carried by aircraft flown to Australia for big multinational exercise.

August 15, 2016

MC-21 Static Test Fuselage Arrives at Moscow Test Center

Milestone marks start of static test airframe assembly

August 15, 2016

Analyst: Learjet Sale ‘Increasingly Plausible’

Textron Aviation could be an “interested potential buyer for cost synergies and potential to upgrade Lear service customers to its bizjets," says analyst.

August 11, 2016

Bombardier Delivers Germany-based Challenger 650

Launched at NBAA 2014, the 3,200-nm/5,926-km Challenger 605 features the Bombardier Vision flight deck.

August 11, 2016

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Lockheed Martin Improves Precision-guided Bombing

But rivalry with alternative provider Raytheon continues.

August 10, 2016

Russian Carrier Awaits MiG-29s for Syrian Airstrikes

The Admiral Kuznetsov will contribute to the Russian air campaign later this year.

F-16s Operate With Virtual F-22s During Training Event

The 'Distant Frontier' training event was a live, virtual and constructive system first, according to developer Northrop Grumman.

Russians Say Politics at Play in Bombardier Contract Revision

Lessor claims Canada’s export credit agency failed to abide by original agreement

XTI Picks Honeywell HTS900 To Power TriFan 600 Prototype

A subscale example of the three-engined vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is due to make a first flight by August 2018.

UK Serious Fraud Office Launches Airbus Investigation

Charges related to “irregularities” involving sales intermediaries

Bombardier Scrutinizes Light Jet Market as Deliveries Slide

Globals led second-quarter delivery drop, but company executives believe they remain on target for the planned 150 business jet deliveries in 2016.

Bombardier Prepping Global 7000 for Flight this Year

The manufacturer is confident that it is working through wing development issues.

Gulfstream Flies First Fully Outfitted G500

The addition of a fifth aircraft to the G500 test fleet brings the program closer to certification next year.

New Turbine Bizplane Deliveries Continue to Slide, Says GAMA

The latest aircraft delivery data from GAMA shows more than a three percent decline in turbine business aircraft deliveries in the first half of 2016.

Embraer KC-390 Visits Middle East after Farnborough

The prototype has completed a successful international debut, according to its maker.

New Orders Boost AW139 Market Leadership, Says Maker

Pakistan is the latest government customer for the medium twin, according to Leonardo Helicopters.

The F-35 Fighter Reaches a Key Milestone with the U.S. Air Force

The F-35 Fighter Reaches a Key Milestone with the U.S. Air Force

How SuperJet Helps Airlines Like CityJet to Expand Networks Profitably

How SuperJet Helps Airlines Like CityJet to Expand Networks Profitably

Indian Tanker Deal May Still Be Concluded

Prevarication in Delhi strikes another big defense contract, for six A330MRTTs.

The F-35A Goes Operational in the U.S. Air Force

A 12-aircraft squadron could now deploy, but with interim capabilities for the time being.

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