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American management team and techniques injected into Netherlands acquisition by U.S. aerospace giant.

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The joint venture said it will show the light attack jet to multiple European air forces on its current visit.

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CAE and General Atomics developing the high-fidelity mission trainer specifically for Italian Air Force Predator A and MQ-9 Predator B.

CAE To Provide Predator Trainer for Italy’s Air Force

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All of the Leap engine’s parts are doubled-source to avoid a break in the supply chain.

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Debut appearances include the Bombardier CSeries, Dassault Falcon 8X and Textron AirLand Scorpion.

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India expected to sign soon for 36, may still agree 90 more for in-country production.

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Cyber warfare is among the areas of new military business opportunity for IAI, but a new business jet could be on the cards too.

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First delivery is still scheduled for the second quarter of 2017.

Mitsubishi Plays Catch Up with MRJ Program

Company has now passed the point in development at which any particular aspect of design for its new E2 jets represents a so-called watch item.

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