Aircraft

Gulfstream Unmasks Two New Fly-by-wire Large-cabin Jets

New G500 will have a range of up to 5,000 nm, while its G600 larger sibling will be able to fly up to 6,200 nm.

Gulfstream Racks Up Launch Orders for New G500

Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding today for up to 20 Gulfstreams, while Flexjet placed an order for 50 aircraft, including options.

Distinctive A380s Embody Etihad's Evolution

Airline's CEO sees India, Abu Dhabi fueling traffic

MD Helicopters To Supply 'Cayuse Warrior' for Afghan Force

The manufacturer secured a $44.2 million contract to install a weapon system on 17 single-engine MD530Fs.

NATO User Group for Reaper UAVs Established

Dassault Upgrades Early Naval Rafales

With the new central mission computer, the upgraded Rafales offer complete versatility, according to manufacturer Dassault.

Globe-girdling Gulfstream G650ER Gets Its Wings

$2 million ER option stretches the G650’s 7,000-nm range to 7,500 nm at a cruise speed of Mach 0.85.

Embraer Breaks Ground for Legacy 450/500 Plant in U.S.

Expansion project for the midsize Legacy jets will increase the company’s existing footprint by 2.5 times at Melbourne, Fla.

Earlier Airplane Retirements Have Mixed Consequences

Favorable financing environment encourages owners to retire relatively young airplanes, changing dynamics of the aftermarket business

Boeing Sees Air Freight Traffic Bouncing Back

Boeing' latest World Air Cargo Forecast predicts that the sector will more than double in volume by 2033.

Sagem Touts Patroller UAV for French Army Contest

The program is expected to be worth €200 to €250 million (up to $310 million), for the acquisition of 8-10 systems, with three UAVs per system.

Garuda’s ‘Quantum Leap’ Falls Flat

Big losses in first half and heightened competition prompt second look at growth strategy.

U.S. Air Force Rebuts Pentagon's Audit of Reaper Buy

The report from the Pentagon's inspector general relies on outdated information, contends the Air Force.

Raytheon Wins Air Force Contract for Drone, Missile Radar

The value of the contract could be as high as $72 million.

Sikorsky Touts Raider at Rollout Ceremony

The company is proposing the Raider as a replacement for the U.S. Army's fleet of OH-58D Kiowa Warriors.