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UAC Sets First Flight Date For Il-112 Airlifter

Russia is dumping the An-140 in favor of the new Ilyushin twin turboprop, as its An-26 replacement.

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November 2, 2015

New Unmanned Version of MD 500 Displayed in Korea

Korean Air has devised an alternative to the Boeing Unmanned Little Bird.

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October 30, 2015

Airbus To Boost A320 Rate to 60 a Month in Mid-2019

Plans to add assembly line in Hamburg to accommodate hike

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October 30, 2015

Quebec Government Throws Lifeline to CSeries

Bombardier to get $1 billion cash injection

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October 29, 2015

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Learjet 85 Axed; Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries Flat

Company lost $4.9 billion in the third quarter, part of it a $1.2 billion writedown for the Learjet 85 program.

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October 29, 2015

Airbus, Boeing Ink Major New Orders

European airframer sees Chinese industrial ties paying dividends while U.S. manufacturer profits from strong connection with El Al

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October 29, 2015

U.S. Air Force Taps Northrop Grumman To Build New Bomber

The service chose Northrop Grumman over the team of Boeing and Lockheed Martin to build up to 100 Long Range-Strike Bombers.

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October 28, 2015

Ex-Im Moves to Senate after House Vote

GAMA, AIA urge "pathway" to enact bill.

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October 28, 2015

Gulfstream Aerospace Climbs Ever Higher in 3Q

Deliveries also soared, with 43 jets (31 large-cabin, 12 midsize) handed over versus 31 aircraft (25 large, six midsize) in the same period last year.

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October 28, 2015

Reports: BBD To Receive CSeries Bailout, Shelve Lear 85

Bombardier is believed to be preparing for a $4 billion write down of both the CSeries and Learjet 85 as the Quebec government agrees to help.

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October 28, 2015

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?

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October 28, 2015

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show

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October 27, 2015

U.S. Lessor Seeks To Create 100-Aircraft Twin Otter Portfolio

Healthy market prompts talks with several potential investors

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October 27, 2015

Japan Will Be First International Customer for Boeing KC-46A

Japan's Air Self-Defense Force plans to acquire three of the Boeing 767-based aerial refueling tankers.

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October 27, 2015

Jinggong Named Eclipse 550 Distributor for China

Company to offer sales, training and service for Eclipse parent company One Aviation in the Asian country.

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October 27, 2015

With Deliveries Up, Cessna Preps for Longitude's NBAA Debut

Textron Aviation delivered 37 Citations and 29 King Airs during the quarter, compared with 33 Citations and 30 King Airs a year ago.

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October 27, 2015

U.S. Air Force is 'Very Close' to Selecting Bomber Contractor

The service plans to soon award an engineering and manufacturing development contract for the secretive Long Range Strike-Bomber.

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October 23, 2015

Korean Show Highlights KF-X Fighter Project

Potential engine and radar suppliers showed their wares. New Korean unmanned helicopter and fixed-wing programs were also displayed.

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October 23, 2015

First F-16V Developed for Taiwan Requirement Takes Flight

Lockheed Martin is developing the 'Viper' configuration F-16 for Taiwan and potentially other countries, including the United States.

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October 23, 2015

Rudder Pedal Glitch Delays MRJ First Flight

Japanese regional jet now scheduled to take to the air during week of November 9

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October 23, 2015