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Nextant's McGeough Takes New Role with Aerion

Aerion continues to fill out its team with seasoned aviation professionals.

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August 26, 2015

Cirrus SF50 Jet Gets FAA Type Inspection Authorization

TIA allows Cirrus to move forward with FAA conformity inspections and certification flight-tests with an FAA pilot on board the aircraft.

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August 26, 2015

Neuron Program Completes Stealth Test Flights

Pan-European UCAV demonstrator advances, while progress with the all-British equivalent remains unclear

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August 26, 2015

Russia's UAC Awaits Kremlin Approval To Build Turboprop

At the MAKS airshow, UAC president Yuri Slyusar said he favors restarting production of the Ilyushin Il-114 twin turboprop airliner.

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August 26, 2015

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China's Financial Crisis Fails To Dent Boeing's Market Forecast

The manufacturer raised its market forecast for China by 300 more planes compared to its previous forecast.

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August 26, 2015

With Putin's Blessing, Boeing Boosts Russian Partnership

Boeing has appointed Russian titanium supplier VSMPO-Avisma as a strategic partner for the 777X airliner.

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August 26, 2015

XTI Looks to 'Crowdfunding' for TriFan 600

The Denver-based company is designing a three-engine vertical-lift business aircraft to provide door-to-door travel.

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August 25, 2015

U.S. Will Send F-22s To Europe to Bolster Allies, Deter Russia

F-22s will deploy to Europe for inaugural training mission 'soon,' but the Air Force did not reveal the timing or location of the deployment.

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August 25, 2015

More Kremlin Cash Underwrites Superjet Lease Deals

Russian leasing groups GTLK and Ilyushin Finance are helping to boost transactions involving Sukhoi's Superjet 100 airliner.

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August 25, 2015

Aviastar Rekindles Hopes for Tu-204

Sees ruble devaluation, opening Iranian market as potential demand drivers

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August 24, 2015

Rostvertol Confirms Export Sale of Mi-26T2 Heavy Helicopter

Algeria is launch customer for latest version; report says package also includes Mi-28N attack helicopters and Mi-8 overhauls.

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August 24, 2015

Russian Air Force Looks Forward To First Il-76MD-90 Deliveries

The new production line at Aviastar in Ulyanovsk is ready for high-rate production of the revamped airlifter.

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August 21, 2015

F-35 Does International Refueling, Fires Internal Gatling Gun

Recent testing from Edwards AFB has included the first international air refueling, and the 25mm Gatling Gun

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August 20, 2015

Indian Industry Could Lose Out in Revised Rafale Deal

Delhi aims to sign the inter-government deal for 36 jets by year-end, despite local misgivings over lack of offsets.

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August 19, 2015

AIN Has Full Coverage of Russia’s JetExpo Show

Turn to AIN for all the news from Russia’s international business aviation event

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August 19, 2015

Citing Demand, Flexjet Accelerates G450 Deliveries

Flexjet placed an order for up to 50 Gulfstreams last October, which includes the G450, G650 and the new G500.

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August 18, 2015

IndiGo Places Firm Order for 250 A320neos

Largest single order by number in Airbus's history boosts neo backlog to more than 4,100

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August 17, 2015

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft

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August 17, 2015

Honeywell and Dutch Air Force Agree To Long-term Support Deal

Closer working on maintenance and parts supply should improve the operational availability of over 100 aircraft

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August 14, 2015

German Airline has Big Plans for a Little Bizjet

Hahn Air has used the Cessna CJ4 as a miniature airliner since 2012.

Aircraft

August 14, 2015