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Max Efficiency Must Extend to Boeing’s 737 Production Line

To fit new designs into the present production scheme while maintaining flow times, Boeing must consider how long each part takes to build.

Boeing Flies Production-configured AH-6i Helicopter

Flight status moves the program closer to full-scale production.

Pivotal Period for Boeing as Civil Programs Progress On Cue

Boeing Commercial Airplanes v-p of airplane development Scott Fancher issued an upbeat assessment of all of the company's big development programs.

Alenia Flies Full-Spec MC-27J

The MC-27J Praetorian concept retains the capability of the regular C-27J but can be rapidly converted for special missions.

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MiG, Aviadvigatel Confirm MiG-31 Development

RAC MiG is working on new versions of the aircraft more capable than the current MiG-31BM.

Australia Approves 58 More Lockheed Martin F-35s

F-35s will replace the RAAF’s older F/A-18A/B Hornets, which the air force plans to withdraw from service by 2022.

Boeing ‘Confident’ in Smooth 777X Transition

Boeing sees plenty of opportunity to fill the remaining 777 delivery slots for 777-300ERs by the time it starts delivering the 777-8X in 2021.

Japan Bolsters Southern Air Defenses

For better surveillance capability over its southern waters, Japan has established 603 Hiko-tai (squadron) at Naha air base on Okinawa

U.S. Army, Sikorsky Demonstrate Autonomous Black Hawk

The Black Hawk serves as a second testbed for Sikorsky’s Matrix research program to develop and field systems for autonomous vertical takeoff and landing.

Composites Atlantic To Supply Composite Parts for Global 7000/8000 Horizontal Stabilizer

Company will ship parts to Bombardier’s plant in Belfast, N. Ireland, which is responsible for manufacturing horizontal stabilizers for Globals.

New Zealand’s Super Seasprite Takes Wing

The refurbished Super Seasprites are expected to serve with the Royal New Zealand Navy through at least 2030.

Japanese Stealth Demonstrator To Fly This Year

“Shinshin” future fighter demonstrator is a few months behind schedule but set to be revealed–then fly–this year.

F-35 Will Make International Debut in UK This Summer

The UK is a first-tier partner on the aircraft, which it views as a major boost to British combat air power.

Piaggio Names Freesky In China Service Role

Freesky Aviation, which also offers aircraft charter and management services, introduced the first Avanti II twin turboprop to China in 2012.

Vulcanair Delivers First P68 Observer 2 In China

Vulcanair delivered the first P68 Observer 2 in China on March 17, just 12 days after the high-wing piston twin received CAAC approval.

Pilatus PC-12 Highlights Race-team Transports

Pilatus brought its PC-12 painted in Sauber F1 race team colors to ABACE, a few days before this weekend’s Grand Prix in Shanghai.

China Buying Into World GA Market, Says Rand

Acquisition of, and partnerships with, Western aircraft manufacturers ease the nation’s entry into the aviation market.

Embraer Posts Strong First Quarter Delivery Totals

Embraer delivered 20 business jets during the first three months of 2014.

Selex ES Advances Gripen Systems

The BriteCloud digital radio frequency memory jamming decoy is an option on the Gripen.

Avic Becomes Nextant Sales Rep For Greater China

Nextant Aerospace is currently developing the G90XT, a modified King Air 90 twin turboprop with new GE H80 engines and Garmin G1000 avionics.

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