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Egypt Approved for C-130J Super Hercules Purchase

If the sale of C-130J military transport aircraft goes ahead as planned, Egypt will become the 25th customer for the second-generation Hercules.

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January 27, 2022

China Airlines Orders Four Boeing 777 Freighters

The latest order for 777Fs comes just as Boeing announced it would raise 777 production rates from two to three per month.

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January 27, 2022

Gulfstream Shipments Projected To Reach New High in '24

Aircraft deliveries at Gulfstream Aerospace are projected to reach 170 units in 2024, topping the company's previous high of 156 aircraft in 2008.

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January 26, 2022

FAA Order Affects Boeing 777, 747-8 Ops in 5G Areas

An Airworthiness Directive scheduled for publication on January 27 will limit 777 and 747-8 operations at certain airports.

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January 26, 2022

Videos

Airbus A350 XWB Completes EASA Type Certification

Airbus A350 XWB Completes EASA Type Certification

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September 30, 2014

New ATR Giugiaro Cabin Designs Boost Aircraft Passenger Comfort Standards

New ATR Giugiaro Cabin Designs Boost Aircraft Passenger Comfort Standards

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September 30, 2014

Behind the Scenes in Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 Test Aircraft

Behind the Scenes in Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 Test Aircraft

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July 28, 2014

Shock and Awe: Warplanes Wow the Farnborough Show Crowds

Shock and Awe: Warplanes Wow the Farnborough Show Crowds

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July 17, 2014

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Bell Upgrading USAF Osprey Tiltrotor Nacelles

Eyeing long-term maintainability of the USAF Osprey fleet, Bell is swapping out nacelles with ones that are more maintainable, robust.

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January 26, 2022

Airbus Launches Cargo Airline With Beluga Fleet

The aircraft manufacturer wants to tap growing demand for moving over-sized freight around the world using five of its A300-based BelugaST transporters.

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January 25, 2022

Bye eFlyer 800 Backlog Grows to 135

Bye Aerospace, which confirmed launch of the eFlyer 800 last April, has received purchase and option agreements for 135 of the electric-powered aircraft.

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January 25, 2022

The First ACJ TwoTwenty Arrives at Comlux, and We Preview Luxury Interior Design Options

The First ACJ TwoTwenty Arrives at Comlux, and We Preview Luxury Interior Design Options

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January 25, 2022

Boeing Invests Another $450 Million in eVTOL JV Wisk Aero

Boeing is investing a further $450 million in its Wisk Aero eVTOL joint venture, signaling its intention to hold a significant stake in the AAM sector.

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January 24, 2022

Azorra Orders 20 Embraer E190/195-E2s

A $3.9 billion contract signed by Azorra covers as many as 50 Embraer jets and calls for first delivery in 2023.

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January 24, 2022

First Upgraded Top Aces F-16 Aggressor Fighter Flies

The military training provider is upgrading former Israeli F-16 fighters for contracted U.S. Air Force aggressor training duties.

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January 21, 2022

Airbus Revokes Qatar Order for 50 A321neos

As Airbus and Qatar Airways prepare to go to court in April over their A350 dispute, the OEM cancels the airline’s order for A321s.

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January 21, 2022

Emirates Restores U.S. Service as 777 Cleared to Fly in 5G Areas

Following the FAA’s addition of three altimeter models cleared for use near 5G antennas, Emirates restores all its 777 schedules to the U.S.

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January 20, 2022

South Korea To Sell Missiles to UAE in $3.5 Billion Deal

Korea Aerospace will convert four Dassault aircraft to improve air force reconnaissance.

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January 19, 2022

Bidding Process Reopens for Piaggio Aerospace

Piaggio Aerospace extraordinary commissioner Vincenzo Nicastro has reopened the bidding process for the sale of the Avanti Evo manufacturer.

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January 19, 2022

Spirit Aero Now Offering Citation X FMS Software Update

Spirit Aeronautics is now able to perform the v6.1 software upgrade for Honeywell FMZ-2000 flight management systems in Cessna Citation Xs.

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January 19, 2022

First Rafale Fighters Land in Greece

The first Dassault Rafales for the Hellenic Air Force have arrived in Greece, just six days short of a year since contract signature.

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January 19, 2022

FAA Clears Three More Altimeter Models for Use in 5G Areas

New approvals from the FAA allow for 62 percent of the U.S. commercial fleet to perform low-visibility landings at airports near 5G towers.

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January 19, 2022

Airbus To Lead Creation of Aircraft Lifecycle Center in China

A new facility in Chengdu, China, to dismantle and recycle aircraft will open by the end of 2023.

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January 18, 2022

Priester Adds Five Bizjets to Managed Fleet

The additional aircraft brings its managed and on-demand charter fleet to 75.

Aircraft

January 18, 2022