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India To Attempt Local Overhaul of Troubled An-32 Fleet

Ukraine-Russia split prevents finish of Antonov upgrade; MTA project to replace An-32s also founders.

Aircraft

February 23, 2016

Raytheon, Italy's Finmeccanica Unveil Proposal for T-X Trainer

The Raytheon-led team will offer a variant of the Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi M-346 twin-engine trainer for the U.S. Air Force requirement.

Aircraft

February 23, 2016

Phenom 300 Three-peats as Best-selling Bizjet

Embraer delivered 70 of the light jets last year, besting the next best-selling jet—the super-midsize Challenger 350—by two units.

Aircraft

February 23, 2016

Gulfstream Virtually Flies G600 Iron Bird

Iron bird allows engineers to test the flight control and mechanical systems—including landing gear, brakes and hydraulics—in a ground-based lab.

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February 23, 2016

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Robinson Helicopter Taking Orders for R44 Cadet

The new lower-cost R44 is aimed at flight schools and utility operators, and it will offer optional air-conditioning.

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February 22, 2016

Beech Appoints New Dealer for Brazil

The move adds to the other Textron aviation brands that TAM AE has long represented in Brazil: Cessna since 1982 and Bell Helicopter since 2004.

Aircraft

February 22, 2016

Gulfstream Flies Fourth Flight-test G500

During the 3 hour, 17 minute flight, the aircraft reached its maximums of 51,000 feet and Mach 0.925.

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February 22, 2016

Embraer Executive Jets Taps Across as Mexican Dealer

Across will add aircraft Embraer business jet sales and fractional ownership offerings to its existing aircraft charter/management and FBO services.

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February 22, 2016

US Air Force F-16 C/D Fighting Falcon Thunders Over Singapore

US Air Force F-16 C/D Fighting Falcon Thunders Over Singapore

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February 22, 2016

Korean Air Force Black Eagles Tear Up the Skies in T-50s

Korean Air Force Black Eagles Tear Up the Skies in T-50s

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February 18, 2016

GKN Expands Globally with a Mix of Services

The UK's GKN is becoming a force to be reckoned with in aerospace manufacturing, and continues to expand including through acquisitions.

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February 18, 2016

Adaptations Bring CN235/C295 Sales Rewards For Airbus

Airbus DS has enjoyed considerable success recently with its small military transports by offering them adapted for a wide range of roles.

Aircraft

February 18, 2016

Embraer’s KC-390 Returns to Flight Test

Embraer said the KC-390 program is on track to begin deliveries to the Brazilian Air Force in 2018.

Aircraft

February 18, 2016

Viking Promotes New Twin Otter S Series

In-development dedicated seaplane version to feature corrosion-proofing and new composite floats.

Aircraft

February 18, 2016

Bombardier C Series On Track for 2016 Certification, Delivery

Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier (Chalet CD61) announced yesterday that the C Series aircraft program is now on track

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February 18, 2016

Indonesia’s N219 Aims For June First Flight

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is preparing to undertake the first flight of its N219 multi-purpose utility transport in June

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February 18, 2016

Swordfish Maritime Patrol/Anti-Sub Platform Goes Global

Originally schemed around the Saab 2000 regional airliner

Aircraft

February 18, 2016

Indonesian Flight School Places Order for 25 Cessna Skyhawks

Cessna Aircraft (Textron, Chalet CD15)

Aircraft

February 18, 2016

Boeing Rebuts Airbus's Criticism Over Middle Market

Boeing’s Scott Fancher says the company continues to study a 757 replacement.

Aircraft

February 18, 2016

Philippine Airlines Commits to A350

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to acquire six A350-900s to support an ambitious five-year expansion plan.

Aircraft

February 18, 2016