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Iran To Support Russian-operated Airbus and Boeing Jets

The CAAs of Russian and Iran agreed on July 26 to a pact calling for the supply of Iranian parts and services for Russia’s Western jets.

Backlog Up at Gulfstream Despite $1.2B Frax Order Loss

A “backlog clean-up” during the second quarter resulted in Gulfstream purging its backlog by $1.2 billion, but funded orders still rose 38.9 percent YOY.

G500/600 Issue Snarls Deliveries, G700 Certification

The airworthiness directive limiting Gulfstream G500/600 runway crosswind operations is causing delays in aircraft deliveries and for G700/800 approvals.

Cirrus Closes In on 9,000 Deliveries

Cirrus marks three decades at AirVenture with enhanced aircraft and services

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US Navy Test Pilots Fly the F-35 Fighter at Sea on Aircraft Carrier

US Navy Test Pilots Fly the F-35 Fighter at Sea on Aircraft Carrier

October 14, 2015

BBJ Transforms the Boeing 737 Into a Long-haul, VIP-Class Aircraft

BBJ Transforms the Boeing 737 Into a Long-haul, VIP-Class Aircraft

October 9, 2015

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features

October 5, 2015

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft

August 17, 2015

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Supply Constraints Force Boeing to Cut 737 Output Target

Boeing sees production of 737 Maxes reaching the “low 400s” this year while Airbus projects 700 A320neo deliveries.

Cirrus Closes In on 9,000 Aircraft Deliveries

Cirrus marks three decades at EAA AirVenture with enhanced aircraft and services while approaching the delivery of 9,000 aircraft.

Airbus Demonstrates A400M Firefighting Capability

Airbus has engineered a fully roll-on, roll-off solution that can turn any A400M into a firefighter without modification.

Piper Adding Rough-field Operations to M600

Piper is celebrating its 85th anniversary and huge demand for its products.

Pipistrel Will Seek To Certify Panthera Single

Textron unit Pipistrel plans to seek EASA IFR certification for its four-seat single-engine Panthera.

Daher Unveils Larger, Faster Kodiak 900 Turboprop

Daher's new $3.487 million Kodiak 900, which received FAA certification on July 20, is a stretch variant of the company’s Kodiak 100 utility turboprop.

Perlan 2 High Altitude Glider To Fly at Oshkosh

The Perlan 2 glider holds the world altitude record for subsonic flight.

Stratos 716X Flight-test Campaign Nears Completion

The Stratos 716X kit-built single-engine jet should be ready for builders to being construction of their kits later this year.

Elixir Plots Expansion into U.S. GA Market

Elixir Aircraft plans to open a facility in the U.S. as it seeks FAA Part 23 certification of its two-seat single-engine composite airplane.

Ampaire Flies Hybrid Electric EEL To Oshkosh

Ampaire's EEL completed the longest flight by a hybrid-electric aircraft when it was flown from California to Oshkosh.

Van's Celebrates 50 Years, New Model

Kitplane maker Van's Aircraft introduced the new high-wing backcountry RV-15.

Trappier: Falcon 10X Staying on Tight Schedule for 2025

Dassault called the schedule for the 10X "tight" but still expects a late-2025 service entry from the 7,500-nm model even with lingering covid concerns.

GKN Invests in Parallel Paths to Aviation Sustainability

The aerostructures and engine components group is applying two approaches to developing hydrogen propulsion, as well as supporting new electric aircraft.

Inmarsat Demonstrates Sector-spanning Satcom Links

Satellite network operator Inmarsat brings to Farnborough the latest future-proofed connectivity products for diverse aerospace sectors.

Airbus Picks Curtiss-Wright for A350F Technology

Curtiss-Wright will provide custom electric actuation technology for the Airbus A350 freighter.

Hartzell Highlights New Products at EAA AirVenture

Hartzell Propeller is celebrating its 50th year in business and showcasing new propeller products on display at EAA AirVenture.

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