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Egypt Confirms Rapid Order for Rafale Fighter

Dassault Aviation concluded its first export order for the Rafale fighter with Egypt in barely three months.

Aircraft

February 13, 2015

Airbus, Suppliers Eye Wider Use of More-electric Systems

Fuel cell could replace APU, ram air turbine in future

Aircraft

February 13, 2015

General Dynamics Sets Succession Plan for Gulfstream Leadership

Larry Flynn will succeed Joe Lombardo as executive v-p for General Dynamics, while Mark Burns will take over Flynn's duties as Gulfstream president.

Aircraft

February 13, 2015

Eclipse Turning New Stones for Buyers

Eclipse Aerospace hopes to build sales of its aircraft by expanding marketing efforts outside the traditional aircraft market this year.

Aircraft

February 13, 2015

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Dassault Has An Export Order for the Rafale Fighter. See what Egypt is Getting

Dassault Has An Export Order for the Rafale Fighter. See what Egypt is Getting

Aircraft

February 13, 2015

Former HBC Exec Brad Hatt Launches Aircraft Sales Firm

Industry veteran starts a family business with Hatt & Associates.

Aircraft

February 12, 2015

IAI Reveals New MPA Based On Global 5000

Israeli company has chosen the Bombardier business jet as it re-enters the maritime patrol aircraft market.

Aircraft

February 12, 2015

With New Leader at Helm, Bombardier Aims for Level Flight

Business jet orders soften, deliveries increase as Bombardier looks to improve liquidity.

Aircraft

February 12, 2015

Delayed Permit Application Hurts Norwegian Air Financials

Norwegian Air Shuttle's drawn out application for a U.S. foreign air carrier permit is creating drag on its bottom line.

Aircraft

February 12, 2015

Egypt To Acquire Rafale Combat Jets

Qatar could follow, but negotiations with India are still unresolved.

Aircraft

February 11, 2015

Mixed Delivery Results Tempers Near Record Billings

“Overall the industry trajectory is positive. But we are not nearly where we need to be,” said GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce.

Aircraft

February 11, 2015

Comac Designer Reports on C919 Progress

First flight of C919 due next year

Aircraft

February 10, 2015

Northrop Grumman Announces New Design for T-X Trainer

Northrop Grumman will propose a new design for the U.S. Air Force's T-X advanced jet trainer program instead of teaming with BAE Systems with its Hawk jet.

Aircraft

February 10, 2015

Airbus First ACJ319 Elegance Orders 'In Pipeline'

Airbus booked four orders for ACJ320 family in 2014, about on par with total VIP/ACJ sales in 2013.

Aircraft

February 9, 2015

Dassault Falcon 8X Starts Flight-test Campaign

Dassault's new business jet program is on schedule for mid-2016 certification.

Aircraft

February 6, 2015

CSeries Flight Test Program Reaches 900-Hour Mark

CSeries Program head reports 'solid progress'

Aircraft

February 6, 2015

Airbus Cancels Only VVIP A380 Order

Saudi prince never followed up with cabin interior design and installation.

Aircraft

February 5, 2015

Drive To Reduce Typhoon Support Costs Continues

The UK Ministry of Defence is not yet ready to sign a long-term deal with BAE Systems.

Aircraft

February 5, 2015

Dassault Studying More-electric Architecture for Future Falcons

Plan is to use fewer hydraulics and less engine bleed-air for better overall aircraft efficiency.

Aircraft

February 5, 2015

ICAO Conference Recommends Aircraft Tracking Standard

International Civil Aviation Organization member states recommended the adoption of a 15-minute position reporting standard for aircraft.

Aircraft

February 5, 2015