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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Denel Aviation Revamps the Rooivalk Attack Helicopter

Last week Denel Aviation delivered the first fully upgraded Rooivalk back to the South African Air Force (SAAF).

Aircraft

October 1, 2010

UK’s Future A330 Tanker Progresses Amid PFI Controversy

The first Airbus A330 future strategic tanker aircraft (FSTA) for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) made its first flight after conversion on September 13.

Aircraft

October 1, 2010

Preowned Update: Inventory continues steady decline from last year’s record high

The eye-popping total of 2,750 pre-owned aircraft for sale today is a lot based on historical standards, but it is well below the peak reached a little mor

Aircraft

October 1, 2010

First Delivery Target for Boeing 747-8 Freighter Shifts to Mid-2011

Boeing has shifted its schedule for the 747-8 Freighter to reflec

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

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Republic To Fly Q400s through Winter

Republic Airways plans to continue operating three Bombardier Q400 turboprops from Denver this winter, reversing earlier plans to dismantle the fleet com

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

Willis Signs for Superjets

Novato, Calif.-based Willis Lease Finance, a leading lessor of commercial jet engines, last month signaled its intention to enter the regional jet leasin

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

Q400s To Ply Egyptian Skies

Egyptian executive charter company Smart Aviation placed a firm order for a pair of Bombardier Q400 turboprops in late August in preparation for its expa

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

In The Works: Ruag Aviation – Do-228NG

Germany’s Ruag Aviation received EASA certification for the Do-228NG on August 18, two-and-a-half years after the company launched the program to bring the

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

In The Works: Kestrel Aircraft – Kestrel

The Kestrel single-engine turboprop, whose developers had been seeking funding, has found new life under the leadership of Alan Klapmeier, cofounder and

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

In The Works: Viking Air – DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter

The resurrected Twin Otter Series 400 received Transport Canada certification in late July after three years of work by Viking Air.

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

Five contenders jockeying for armed aerial scout program

The U.S.

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

Superjet makes first appearance in Italy

The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 landed in Italy for the first time on August 25 at Turin’s Caselle Airport, where it continued its flight-test campaign in pr

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

Sikorsky’s ship-based Cyclone faces new delays

Starting next month, Canada’s government will take delivery of six interim CH-148 Cyclone multi-mission, ship-based helicopters ahead of 2012 deliveries of

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

Mitsubishi Cuts First Metal for MRJ

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet project officially entered its manufacturing phase today, as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Aircraft held a c

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

Bombardier To Launch 'New Global Family' at NBAA

Unable to maintain radio silence of an expected unveiling

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

Piper Will Reveal ‘Next Step’ in PiperJet at NBAA

Piper Aircraft has been promoting its new PiperJet in the form of a proof-of-concept aircraft based on the PA-46-500TP Meridian turboprop-single platform.

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

Extra Aircraft Deal Mired in Montrose

The deal to build an Extra EA-500 assembly plant in Montrose, Colo., has hit a significant snag.

Aircraft

September 30, 2010

New Business Jets 2010

Cirrus VisionCirrus Aircraft has weathered the recession by embarking on a stringent efficiency improvement program that is helping the compan

Aircraft

September 29, 2010

Eclipse fixes windshield, engine issues

Since buying the assets of bankrupt Eclipse Aviation<

Aircraft

September 29, 2010

Gulfstream G250, G650 Programs ‘On Track’

According to Jay Johnson, chairman and CEO of Gulfstream parent company General Dynamics, the Gulfstream G650 and G250 test programs are proceeding on tr

Aircraft

September 29, 2010

Aircraft

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Latest

Denel Aviation Revamps the Rooivalk Attack Helicopter

Last week Denel Aviation delivered the first fully upgraded Rooivalk back to the South African Air Force (SAAF).

UK’s Future A330 Tanker Progresses Amid PFI Controversy

The first Airbus A330 future strategic tanker aircraft (FSTA) for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) made its first flight after conversion on September 13.

Preowned Update: Inventory continues steady decline from last year’s record high

The eye-popping total of 2,750 pre-owned aircraft for sale today is a lot based on historical standards, but it is well below the peak reached a little mor

First Delivery Target for Boeing 747-8 Freighter Shifts to Mid-2011

Boeing has shifted its schedule for the 747-8 Freighter to reflec

Videos

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Republic To Fly Q400s through Winter

Republic Airways plans to continue operating three Bombardier Q400 turboprops from Denver this winter, reversing earlier plans to dismantle the fleet com

Willis Signs for Superjets

Novato, Calif.-based Willis Lease Finance, a leading lessor of commercial jet engines, last month signaled its intention to enter the regional jet leasin

Q400s To Ply Egyptian Skies

Egyptian executive charter company Smart Aviation placed a firm order for a pair of Bombardier Q400 turboprops in late August in preparation for its expa

In The Works: Ruag Aviation – Do-228NG

Germany’s Ruag Aviation received EASA certification for the Do-228NG on August 18, two-and-a-half years after the company launched the program to bring the

In The Works: Kestrel Aircraft – Kestrel

The Kestrel single-engine turboprop, whose developers had been seeking funding, has found new life under the leadership of Alan Klapmeier, cofounder and

In The Works: Viking Air – DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter

The resurrected Twin Otter Series 400 received Transport Canada certification in late July after three years of work by Viking Air.

Five contenders jockeying for armed aerial scout program

The U.S.

Superjet makes first appearance in Italy

The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 landed in Italy for the first time on August 25 at Turin’s Caselle Airport, where it continued its flight-test campaign in pr

Sikorsky’s ship-based Cyclone faces new delays

Starting next month, Canada’s government will take delivery of six interim CH-148 Cyclone multi-mission, ship-based helicopters ahead of 2012 deliveries of

Mitsubishi Cuts First Metal for MRJ

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet project officially entered its manufacturing phase today, as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Aircraft held a c

Bombardier To Launch 'New Global Family' at NBAA

Unable to maintain radio silence of an expected unveiling

Piper Will Reveal ‘Next Step’ in PiperJet at NBAA

Piper Aircraft has been promoting its new PiperJet in the form of a proof-of-concept aircraft based on the PA-46-500TP Meridian turboprop-single platform.

Extra Aircraft Deal Mired in Montrose

The deal to build an Extra EA-500 assembly plant in Montrose, Colo., has hit a significant snag.

New Business Jets 2010

Cirrus VisionCirrus Aircraft has weathered the recession by embarking on a stringent efficiency improvement program that is helping the compan

Eclipse fixes windshield, engine issues

Since buying the assets of bankrupt Eclipse Aviation<

Gulfstream G250, G650 Programs ‘On Track’

According to Jay Johnson, chairman and CEO of Gulfstream parent company General Dynamics, the Gulfstream G650 and G250 test programs are proceeding on tr

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