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Russia Backs UAC to Expand Airliner Product Range

The Russian government is supporting plans to launch a new Il-96-400M widebody and resume production of an improved Il-114 twin turboprop.

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February 15, 2016

Boeing Pushes ‘Right at First Flight’ as 737 Max Starts Flight Test Campaign

If Boeing’s new 737 Max 8 proved anything at all during its first flight

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February 15, 2016

Singapore Airshow Ups Game in Face of Competition

Competition from other airshows will mean Singapore steps up a gear for the 2016 event at Changi.

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February 15, 2016

Singapore Mulls F-35 and Lots More

Defense OEMs are queuing up at the Singapore Airshow to persuade Singapore to buy their aircraft.

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February 15, 2016

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Philippines Completes C295 Fleet as Mali Joins the Club

Airbus Defence & Space’s light/medium transport range has generated healthy sales.

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February 15, 2016

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G550 Business Jet Cabin Interior

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G550 Business Jet Cabin Interior

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February 15, 2016

Singapore Airshow 2016 is Ready to Fly

Singapore Airshow 2016 is Ready to Fly

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February 15, 2016

AIN Blog: Acclaim for Mooney

The new Mooney Acclaim Ultra could help revive the company's market share.

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February 15, 2016

Singapore Airshow 2016 Flying Display Preview

Singapore Airshow 2016 Flying Display Preview

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February 14, 2016

Airbus Strives for Smooth Production Ramp-up

European airframer delivered a record 635 aircraft last year

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February 14, 2016

ATR Sets Sights on China

The turboprop manufacturer’s new Beijing sales office is hoped to unlock the Chinese market

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February 14, 2016

Chengdu’s J-20 Enters Production

China’s stealthy J-20 fighter is believed to have entered the production phase, and the first aircraft could be in the hands of the air force next year.

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February 14, 2016

Australia Joins Singapore in the PC-21 Club

Having selected the Pilatus PC-21 to fulfill its basic training needs last year, the Royal Australian Air Force is gearing up toward service entry in 2017

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February 14, 2016

Ruag to Kick Off Dornier 228NG Production in Mid-2016

The modernized twin turboprop is intended for a variety of roles including commuter airline service and maritime patrol.

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February 13, 2016

Italian Jet Trainer Finds New Cost-Saving Roles

Singapore was the first export customer for the M346, and has since been joined by Israel, Poland and the UAE.

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February 13, 2016

Cirrus Expanding Asia Pacific Presence

Certification of the Vision SF50 single-engine, all-composite jet is imminent.

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February 13, 2016

Airbus Has a Sweet Home for U.S. A320 Production

With Mobile, Alabama facility ramping up to four aircraft a month by 2017, Airbus is well set to supply the U.S. market.

Aircraft

February 12, 2016

KL Exhibition Sees Focus on Lower-cost Surveillance Solutions

Manufacturers are having to focus on how surveillance can be more cost-effectively deployed on aircraft assets.

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February 12, 2016

China Continues with Ambitious Air Transport Growth Plans

Recent economic turmoil and the commodities crisis have not cause China to shy away from its ambitious plans to grow its airlines domestically

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February 12, 2016

Malaysia Airlines Faces Turbulent Weather

Malaysia’s national carrier has been hit by misfortune but economic factors and competition are making things even harder.

Aircraft

February 12, 2016