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Market forecasters predict rosy future for business jets

Just as harsh economic circumstances diluted last fall’s U.S.

Viking nears EASA approval for Twin Otter Series 400

Viking Air is close to achieving European and Canadian certification of its new Twin Otter 400, having made a first flight with the revamped, 21-century ve

With SSBJ, Aerion looks to revive supersonic flight

The airline industry did not embrace supersonic speed the first time around in the 1970s, and today, mired in a recession and struggling to cope with reduc

Airbus To Compress A350XWB Flight-test Schedule

Airbus will have to compress the original 15-month flight-test program planned for the A350-900 into a 12-month exercise to accommodate an extension of the

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Airline Mergers Gather Momentum in Europe and U.S.

The weeks preceding the unforeseen losses caused by

Pre-owned Business Jet Sales Picture Improved

AircraftPost.com has added two new data points to its online information system for the medium through long-range business jet market.

Special Conditions Show Cirrus Vision Progress

The FAA has approved two sets of special conditions for certification of Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision single-engine jet, an indication that the company has mad

FAA Grants Boeing Expanded TIA for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The FAA granted Boeing expanded type inspection authorization (TIA) yesterday for the 787 Dreamliner, clearing the way for the agency’s personnel to fully

Boeing 747-8 Freighter Begins Flight-Test Operations in Southern California

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Cebu Pacific Orders More A320s

Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for seven more A320s, the manufacturer announced this morning.

Airbus Ash Tests Show ‘No Irregularities’

Preliminary inspection of a pair of airplanes Airbus used to fly test missions from Toulouse yesterday to assess the effect of volcanic ash on air

EADS Mulls New KC-X Tanker Bid–but Why?

EADS may bid alone for the U.S.

Oman Close To Ordering Eurofighter Typhoons

Oman may soon order 24 Eurofighter Typhoon com

Upgraded AT-6 Takes to the Air

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PiperJet Enters Detailed Design Phase

Piper Aircraft president and CEO Kevin Gould said this week at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., that the PiperJet program is on track for certific

Kestrel Program Could Fly with Liberty Aero’s Help

Farnborough Aircraft business development director Adrian Norris told AIN yesterday at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., that his UK-based c

Comac Signs New C919 Suppliers

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Bizav Flight Activity Still Gaining Momentum

TraqPak data released yesterday by aviation specialized services firm Argus shows that business aircraft flight activity last month rose 8.5 percent from a

Gulfstream G650 May Spawn New Jet Family

AIN has learned that Gulfstream Aerospace is working on new designs that may leverage elements of the new G650.

Embraer Finalizes Firm Deal for 20 E190ARs with Argentina’s Austral

Embraer has finalized a contract for the sale of 20 E190ARs to Austral Lineas Aereas of Argentina, the Brazilian manufacturer announced on Friday.

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