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Pre-owned Market 2015

As prices rationalized, buyers returned to the market and found plenty of good deals.

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November 25, 2015

Beijing Red Cross To Operate Medevac Falcon 2000LX

Dassault specially configured a Falcon 2000LX for emergency medical flights in China.

Aircraft

November 25, 2015

Bombardier Outlines Plan for Improved Profitability

The company has taken moves in anticipation of a slower bizjet market near-term as part of larger "transformation" plan for all of its businesses.

Aircraft

November 25, 2015

Turkey Takes Action Against Russia’s Syrian Air War

Shootdown of Su-24 prompts immediate Russian reaction to defend its warplanes, after a month of intensive airstrikes on the divided country.

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November 25, 2015

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Zodiac’s Seat Woes Continue to Weigh on Results

Some 500 seat packs remain on backorder

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November 25, 2015

UK Chooses Boeing P-8 for MPA Without Competition

British defense review restores maritime patrol aircraft capability, halts decline in combat aircraft fleet

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November 24, 2015

Airbus A320neo Gains Joint EASA-FAA Type Certification

Clears type for delivery by year-end

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November 24, 2015

Boeing, EVA Close on Taiwan’s Largest Ever Airliner Buy

EVA Air's backlog now includes 18 Boeing 787-10s

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November 24, 2015

Two More Gulfstream G500s Join Flight-test Program

The second and third examples of the G500 will, respectively, be used for flight load validation and avionics testing.

Aircraft

November 24, 2015

Bombardier Jets Set New Speed Records

Bombardier honors aircraft pioneer Clay Lacy by setting new record for 50th anniversary of his own transcontinental speed record.

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November 23, 2015

China Finally Signs for Sukhoi Su-35 Warplanes

Russia lands first export customer for its top-of-the-line jet fighter, after reverse-engineering fears are allayed.

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November 23, 2015

NBAA's 2015 Show in Las Vegas Is Strongest Since Downturn

NBAA's 2015 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas drew strong visitor and exhibitor numbers.

Aircraft

November 23, 2015

Affordability Still A Major Issue for the F-35 Program

A multi-year buy could ease the trend in the US, UK and elsewhere to reduce numbers and stretch out production.

Aircraft

November 23, 2015

Is The Aerion Supersonic Business Jet Finally Set to Become a Reality?

Is The Aerion Supersonic Business Jet Finally Set to Become a Reality?

Aircraft

November 23, 2015

Gama Research Shows Resurgent U.S. Bizav

The U.S. bizav sector is once again dominating the world market

Aircraft

November 19, 2015

Embraer Legacy 500 Gets ANAC Nod for Steep Approaches

The ability to fly very steep approaches opens up use of specific airports, including London City airport, to Legacy 500 jets.

Aircraft

November 19, 2015

Avinode Launches Next Stage of Mobile Marketplace App

Update, aimed at operators, enables faster responses to broker requests.

Aircraft

November 19, 2015

Strong-selling Gulfstream Invests in Customer Support

Gulfstream is expanding maintenance capability.

Aircraft

November 19, 2015

New Max Bolstering BBJ Sales

Boeing has taken orders for five BBJ Max jets this year, part of nine on the books.

Aircraft

November 19, 2015

ACJ Owners get Dedicated CAMP Maintenance Choice

CAMP has revolutionized maintenance tracking for jets.

Aircraft

November 19, 2015