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200th Citation Latitude Rolls Off Cessna Line

The midsize jet will be delivered later this year to NetJets, one of the type's single largest customers.

G600 Approaches Certification while G500 Fleet Grows

Gulfstream has applied for Chinese nod for the 500, while U.S. approval for the G600 is anticipated in the first half.

Jetcraft Sees Growing Role Helping Asian Buyers to Upgrade

Broker has found a key role selling used aircraft where clients have replacement aircraft coming in, particularly new aircraft from the OEMs.

Switzerland Starts New Round of Fighter Trials

In the coming weeks Switzerland will evaluate the five contenders for its new fighter program against a common set of mission scenarios

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Bombardier Hopes To Overdeliver With 7500 Debut At ABACE

With new long-range airplanes on the way and a build-out of service and support in the APAC region, Bombardier looks to gain market share.

Sonaca Adds Second Trainer with Glass Flight Deck

The company is prepared to boost production as it moves into a new facility in Belgium.

Daher TBM 940 Makes World Debut at Aero Show

Daher’s latest iteration of its TBM turboprop single—the Model 940—made its public debut this week at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany.

Kansas Firm Freshens Up Managed Beechjet 400A Fleet

Based at Lloyd Stearman Field Airport outside Wichita, Clemens Aviation's managed fleet now numbers 21 airplanes.

JetAviva Reports Strong Quarter for Aircraft Sales

The Kansas City-based business jet broker says sales momentum points to a record year for the company.

Diamond Selects CD-300 Jet-A-burning Engine for DA50

Plans call to bring the aircraft to market next year as the company is scaling up production and growing employment.

Jetcopter Showcases Piston-powered VTOL Mockup

The design was refined to meet anticipated EASA regulations and to provide more horsepower.

Flight Design Developing New 'Modular' Aircraft Family

With two- and four-seat versions, the family will range from ultralight and type-certified models to an electric-powered variant.

XtremeAir Expanding Reach with XA42 Gold, XA22 Trainer

The Gold variant is designed to attract recreational pilots, while the trainer is designed for the next generation of pilots.

Advanced Hawkeye Marches On

A new multi-year procurement contract completes the U.S. Navy’s purchase of 75 Advanced Hawkeyes, all of which will be capable of inflight refueling.

Transport Canada Gives Nod to HondaJet Elite

The HondaJet Elite has received type certification from Transport Canada, with deliveries of the twinjet expected in Canada expected to begin immediately.

U.S. Proposes Select Aircraft and Parts Tariffs for EU Airbus Subsidies

Tariffs would apply to new aircraft and parts on aircraft from Airbus state sponsor nations

Horten's Flying Wing Flies to Aero Friedrichshafen

The blended wing traces its heritage back to famed flying wing designer Reimar Horten.

Inside Bombardier’s Global 7500: the Largest Purpose-Built Business Jet in the World

Inside Bombardier’s Global 7500: the Largest Purpose-Built Business Jet in the World

Textron Looks To Build From Turboprop Base in China

Customer interest in China, APAC is strong for Textron Avation's in-development Cessna Denali, SkyCourier.

Su-33 To Begin 2nd Phase of Upgrade While Russia Mulls Carrier Options

Russia's aging Su-33 carrier-borne fighters are being modernized, but the path for the navy's carrier capability is far from clear.

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