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German Defense Needs Debated at Berlin Air Show

New UAVs, heavy helicopters and air defense missiles were pitched – and an all-German OPV made its debut

New Engines For Russia’s Heavy-lift Helicopter

The country’s drive to eliminate reliance on Ukrainian powerplants continues, with the Mi-26 next in line.

Embraer Starts Legacy 450/500 Production in U.S.

Up to 600 new employees will be added at the U.S. facility for Legacy production.

First T-50A Jet Trainer Makes Maiden Flight

Lockheed Martin is proposing the variant of the Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 Golden Eagle for the U.S. Air Force's T-X trainer requirement.

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Airbus Focused on ‘Protecting’ A350, Speeding A320 Ramp Up

Other projects include A330-900neo with higher takeoff weight capability

New Canadian Training Requirement Attracts Rival Bidders

CAE and Discovery Air also eye contracted-out opportunities elsewhere, including the UK.

First Boeing P-8A for Australia Has Flown

The country’s Defence White Paper has suggested a re-order, plus other new acquisitions.

U.S. Air Force, Boeing Extend KC-46A Deliveries Schedule

Technical issues with the refueling boom and drogue systems have caused the service to postpone its Milestone C production decision to August.

Mitsubishi MRJ Number 2 Takes Flight

First flight confirms “basic characteristics and functionality”

Airbus Unveils New ACJ Interior

ACJ Interior includes individual mini-suites.

True Value of Airstrikes Over Iraq and Syria Questioned

They are helping local ground forces regain territory from ISIS – but at a high cost in dollars and destruction

U.S. Lifts Arms Embargo on Vietnam

Maritime patrol aircraft requirement is seen, to counter China’s expansionism in the South China Sea.

Speed, Payload and Runway Performance Come Together in Pilatus PC-24

Speed, Payload and Runway Performance Come Together in Pilatus PC-24

Leasing Group Expands in Europe Despite Slow Market

Global Jet Capital is about to appoint to new European sales vice presidents.

Guernsey Issues First AOC

Crown dependency changes law to allow aircraft registry for private, corporate and commercial aircraft

Tactair Selected to Provide Master Brake Cylinders for PC-24

Cylinders incorporate performance and reliability improvements.

Sparfell Acquires Legacy 600 For New Leasing Model

Sparfell aims to bring an established commercial aviation leasing practice -- aircraft, crew maintenance and insurance -- to the business aircraft market.

AIN Flies HondaJet

Flying the HondaJet, it was clear that the aircraft surpasses the original published specification.

Kodiak Here with Executive Cabin Interior

Quest Still Working on EASA Certification of the Single-Turboprop Aircraft

Piper’s M600 Turboprop On Track For 3Q Certification

Company announces increased range and max speed for new turboprop; first year production is sold out.

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