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Embraer's Bizjet Shipments Double in the Third Quarter

Deliveries overall see up 50 percent in third quarter with gains in both Executive Jets and Commercial Aviation.

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October 15, 2015

One Year Later, Gulfstream G500 Program is Flying High

Gulfstream Aerospace’s flight-test campaign for its G500 program has surpassed more than 100 hours over more than 45 missions.

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October 15, 2015

Indian Air Force Discusses Future Combat Aircraft–Again

The saga of failed procurements and indigenous aircraft development continues.

Aircraft

October 15, 2015

Pre-owned Gulfstream Market Holds Steady, Report Notes

Inventory of for-sale G450s, G550s and G650s remains in seller’s market territory at 7.6 percent, 6.1 percent and 7.4 percent, respectively.

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October 14, 2015

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Pratt Canada Joins 328Jet Upgrade Program

Signs MoU to supply PW306Bs to Turkey's TRJet

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October 14, 2015

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

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October 14, 2015

Pilot Report: Citation M2

This Citation is turning out to be a best-seller.

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October 13, 2015

More Sea Trials for F-35 Carrier Variant

Meanwhile, the U.S. Air Force describes its plan for IOC, and voices continuing concern about new logistics system

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October 13, 2015

Singapore Airlines Launches Ultra-long-range A350-900

SIA plans to resume direct flights from Singapore to New York.

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October 13, 2015

Sukhoi Lands Second Western Customer for SSJ100

Ireland's CityJet to take first delivery next year

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October 13, 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

Aircraft

October 9, 2015

Analyst: Cash Crunch Could Further Delay Global 8000

While business aircraft remain a "crown jewel" within Bombardier, the need to prioritize could further delay the Global 8000, Vincent says.

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October 8, 2015

SAIC Offering Eclipse 550s for USAF Pilot Trainer Bid

Company would provide a fleet of Eclipse VLJs for no up-front investment by the U.S. government, at a fee-per-flight-hour.

Aircraft

October 8, 2015

U.S. Air Force to Contract for Supply, Repair of Saudi F-15s

The service expects to award contracts next year for sustainment of Royal Saudi Air Force F-15C/D, S and new F-15SA models.

Aircraft

October 7, 2015

Airbus, Bombardier End CSeries Talks

Bombardier continues to look for new tie-ups

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October 7, 2015

A350 ‘Perfectly on Track’ as Airbus Delivers Finnair’s First

Airframer expects to deliver 15 XWBs this year

Aircraft

October 7, 2015

Raytheon Makes Radar Available for JStars Contenders

Raytheon would play different roles on at least two of the industry teams competing for the U.S. Air Force JStars recapitalization program.

Aircraft

October 6, 2015

Global Jet Capital Buying GE Capital's Bizjet Portfolio

Deal for GE's portolio of $2.5 billion in business jet assets expected to close in the next several months.

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October 5, 2015

Russian Air Force Enters Middle East Fray With Strikes in Syria

The Russian service reported conducting nearly 100 bombing raids as of October 5 in coordination with the Syrian army.

Aircraft

October 5, 2015

Hands On: TTx Is Cessna’s Speediest Single

The Cessna TTx is a capable flying machine, with long range and swift cruising–all without retracting the landing gear.

Aircraft

October 5, 2015