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Progress Reported On Latest A400M Problems

But deliveries have slowed and long-term gearbox solution is still awaited

New Yak-152 Trainer Will Come With Alternate Powerplants

Diesel and piston versions are planned for Russian domestic and export customers.

Boeing Confirms Iran Deal, Pending U.S. Government Blessing

Boeing's long-anticipated deal to sell 100 or more aircraft to Iran Air, are subject to U.S. government approval and confirmation of export credit support.

Leonardo CEO Hints At New Plan To Take Control of ATR

Leonardo-Finmeccanica jointly owns regional aircraft maker ATR with the Airbus group.

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India’s New Basic Trainer Is Flying

The HTT-40 is due to enter service in 2018.

Israel’s First F-35 Ceremonially Rolled Out

But nothing was said about the country’s drive for operational independence with the stealth jet.

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

Piper M600 Receives FAA Certification

The Piper M600 turboprop single is priced at $2.853 million and comes with Garmin G3000 avionics and a PWC PT6-42A flat-rated at 600 shp.

China’s Own Airlifter Enters Service

It is initially powered by Russian engines that are supposed to be replaced by a domestic one.

NASA Aims To Fly First X-Plane, Maxwell, Next Year

Maxwell will be a Tecnam PT600T twin-engine aircraft modified with a high-aspect-ratio wing carrying 14 electric motors.

Viking To Acquire Bombardier's Amphibious Aircraft Division

Known for restarting the Twin Otter production line, Viking Air will provide support for the 170 CL-415 and CL-215 water bombers in service.

F-35 Training Gap Looms

Lecture explores F35 training – frontline combat readiness in the 21st Century

Botswana Confirms Saab Gripen Negotiations

About eight aircraft are likely heading for the African state

Gulfstream Completes G500 Ultimate Load Testing

Testing, which took place over five months, marks another development milestone as the aircraft remains on pace for certification next year.

Bombardier CS100 Gains FAA, EASA Approval

First C Series cleared for delivery to Swiss

Turkey Finally Seals Big Blackhawk Deal

Substantial role for Turkish industry in production of 109 Sikorsky S-70 helicopters

A$1 Billion Share Issue Heralds Virgin Australia Restructuring

Airline plans to shed all Embraer E190s, portion of ATR fleet

Boeing-Iran Order Announcement Seen as Imminent

U.S. manufacturer acknowledges existence of talks

India Eyes the Jet-powered Predator

Maker is touting strategic ISR capability with new multispectral sensor.

Cessna Powers On First Citation Longitude

Milestone comes three weeks after the company successfully mated the wing and fuselage of the first Longitude.

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