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Jordan Chooses PC-9M As New Trainer

Pilatus won another competition for turbo-trainers; continues to also deliver PC-7 MkIIs and PC-21s

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August 13, 2015

Boeing Boosts Outlook on Indian Growth, ASEAN Open Skies

Raises 20-year forecast for India to 1,740 airplanes

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August 13, 2015

First Impressions: Embraer Legacy 450

Embraer’s mid-light business jet is surprisingly quiet and very capable.

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August 12, 2015

Russian Navy Eyes Il-114 as Future MPA

Meanwhile, more upgrades of the aging Il-38 airframe will be completed.

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August 11, 2015

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Gulfstream G500 Flight-test Campaign Advances

Gulfstream is preparing the next two G500s for flight, while the first G500 has accumulated 15 hours in five flights.

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August 11, 2015

Embraer Legacy 450 Wins Brazilian Approval

The company also announced that the twinjet has exceeded many of its guaranteed performance specifications.

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August 11, 2015

Embraer Has Some Celebrating To Do

With the Legacy 450 about to enter service, Brazil’s home-team OEM is on a roll.

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August 11, 2015

Bombardier’s Large Cabins Prosper in Brazil

Sales of Bombardier’s large-cabin aircraft have held up well in Brazil, despite the nation’s economic difficulties

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August 11, 2015

Airbus Targets Latin America With ACJneo

The ACJneo from Airbus Corporate Jets not only brings in greater range and fuel efficiency, but also improved cabin comfort

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August 11, 2015

Wrap and Go: AGS Gets Aircraft From Anywhere to Anywhere

AGS offers ground transport for special aviation needs, and packaging.

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August 11, 2015

BLR’s Whisper Prop Keeps King Airs Quiet

U.S. company is here this week promoting the benefits of its winglets and quiet props for King Airs this week.

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August 11, 2015

Airbus Sorts Out A320neo Certification Effort

First deliveries still expected this year

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August 10, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway To Expand Aviation Reach with PCC Buy

The $37.2 billion acquisition is expected to close early next year.

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August 10, 2015

Three Contractors Advance for Air Force JSTARS Replacement

The service awarded pre-engineering and manufacturing development contracts to Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman.

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August 10, 2015

Latitude Leads Textron Trio Making Latin American Debuts

The Citation Latitude and CJ3+ jets are appearing at LABACE for the first time, along with a Pro Line Fusion-equipped King Air 250.

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August 10, 2015

Nextant Appoints Brazil’s Japi Aeronaves As Service Center

The São Paulo-based facility will provide maintenance for the Nextant 400XTi and GT90XT.

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August 10, 2015

Algar Shows Off High-Performance Turboprops

Algar Aviation is exclusive Brazilian sales representative for the Daher TBM900 and the Piaggio Avanti II.

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August 10, 2015

Citation M2 Approved for High-elevation Airports

Now capable of operating at airports as high as 14,000 feet above sea level, Cessna’s light jet is well positioned for the Latin American market.

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August 10, 2015

Gulfstream Sees More Growth, Including Brazil

The Latin American market, and that of Brazil in particular, has played its part in Gulfstream’s recent strong performance

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August 10, 2015

Flight Demo: Searey Elite Amphibian

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey amphibian highlighted the versatility and pure fun of this type of aircraft.

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August 10, 2015