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Jordan Boosts Air Fleet With UH-60s, STOL Transports and UAVs

Former U.S. Army Black Hawks and Polish M28s, plus Camcopter and Falco UAS, all acquired for counter-terrorism effort.

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May 12, 2016

Denmark Confirms F-35 after Evaluating Fighter Alternatives

The Stealth Fighter was judged more cost-effective than the Eurofighter and the Super Hornet in a 21-month evaluation

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May 12, 2016

How today’s leading MRO providers enhance ownership and aircraft value.

Business jet activity is rising, according to the most recent TraqPak data from Argus,

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May 12, 2016

Researchers Envision Commercial Aircraft without Landing Gear

A new way to optimize a blended wing body would better accommodate passengers

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May 11, 2016

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Thales Sells Helmet Mounted Cueing System To Spanish Air Force

Pilots flying the EF-18 Hornet will cue and designate targets using a system that already serves on US Air Force A-10s and F-16s.

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May 11, 2016

ATR Ramps Up U.S. Marketing Effort

Projects strong presence at RAA convention in Charlotte

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May 11, 2016

Bombardier Introduces CRJ Cabin Upgrade

Retrofits available in 12 months, but still no launch customer

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May 10, 2016

Mitsubishi Eyes ‘Expedited’ Flight Testing in U.S.

Hopes to bring first MRJ to U.S. by this summer

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May 10, 2016

Cirrus Flies First Production Vision Jet

The first production Cirrus Vision Jet will be used for proving the jet's type-rating training program.

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May 9, 2016

GAMA: Business Jet and Turboprop Shipments Down in 1Q16

General aviation airplane deliveries in the first quarter dipped 3.7 percent from a year ago, while billings were down 9.5 percent.

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May 9, 2016

British Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia Questioned

Civilian casualties in the Yemen conflict have prompted another call to re-examine dealings that are significant for BAE Systems.

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May 6, 2016

GA-ASI Reports Certifiable Predator-B Progress as UK Commits

Ground testing of new fuselage structure has been completed; the UK is negotiating a contract.

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May 6, 2016

Amazon Doubles Down on Cargo Fleet

Signs new lease deal with Atlas Air covering 20 Boeing 767-300s

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May 5, 2016

Quebec’s Aerospace Cluster Seeks More Tier 1 Integrators

Looks to fill gap in aerostructures supply, flight control systems

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May 3, 2016

Leonardo Reveals New Lightweight Surveillance Radar

The Osprey is an AESA type that offers 360-degree coverage without moving parts

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May 3, 2016

Exports Drive Revenue Boost for French Aerospace & Defense

French industry association GIFAS announced strong growth in revenues and sales for 2015.

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May 3, 2016

FAA Approves A350-900 for ‘Beyond 180 Minutes’ ETOPS

Certification includes provisions for up to 300-minutes diversion time

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May 2, 2016

Formation Flying in a T-6 Texan with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team

Formation Flying in a T-6 Texan with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team

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May 2, 2016

Embraer Sees African Regional Jet Fleet Doubling in 20 Years

Embraer's latest market forecast sees demand for 240 new regional airliners in the 70- to 130-seat segment of the African market by 2034.

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April 29, 2016

India Seeks New Radar-Carrying Aerostats

Despite a previous accident, the country is again considering lighter-than-air surveillance solutions.

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April 28, 2016