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Airbus Readies Short-field Mod for A320neo

To allow operations into Rio's Santos Dumont Airport

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September 21, 2015

Algeria Buys More Su-30MKs as Iranian Interest Grows

The North African country will soon have 56 in its fleet; Iran wants to license-produce the Sukhoi fighter.

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September 21, 2015

Finnair Sets A350 Delivery, EIS Dates

Crew familiarization flights to start October 9

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September 21, 2015

Bombardier Lifts Lid on New Global Interiors

A series of small improvements will yield big results for passengers, says the company.

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September 18, 2015

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Software Update Boosts Gulfstream G280 Performance

Upgrade allows slower approach speeds, shorter landing distances and enhanced flight management system performance.

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September 16, 2015

Airbus Freezes Beluga XL Design

Program on schedule for start of final assembly in 2017

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September 16, 2015

Despite Rosy Outlook, India's Bizav Growth Faces Hurdles

Forecast says India's business aircraft fleet will be the third-largest by 2020, but infrastructure, regulations and tax difficulties remain as blocks.

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September 16, 2015

MHI Completes Expansion for Boeing 787 Wing Stringers

Prepares to supply enough parts for 14 Dreamliners a month

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September 16, 2015

First Flight of KC-46A Tanker Is Planned for September 25

The first flight of a 'full-up' tanker with aerial refueling equipment installed is the KC-46A program's next major milestone.

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September 16, 2015

Boeing Starts Final Assembly of First 737 Max

Program on schedule for first delivery in third quarter of 2017

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September 15, 2015

Now Fitted with Engines, First Global 7000 Takes Shape

In addition to the new engines, installation of the wiring harnesses and functional test procedures have begun on FTV1.

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September 15, 2015

Mubadala Takes Full Ownership of Piaggio Aerospace

Abu Dhabi-based company purchased the minority 1.95-percent share held by Piero Ferrari

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September 15, 2015

A321s To Dominate Airbus Mobile Assembly Line

Largest A320-family jet to account for 49 of first 50 airplanes to roll off line

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September 14, 2015

Russia Has 'Closed the Gap' With U.S., NATO Air Power

The commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa warns that Russia has achieved parity with allied air forces in Europe and elsewhere.

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September 14, 2015

TR-X: The Skunk Works Studies A New High-Altitude Jet

Lockheed Martin is spending company funds on a U-2 replacement that could be multi-mission.

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September 13, 2015

Kuwait Agrees To Buy 28 Eurofighter Typhoons

Kuwait is to get a mix of single- and twin-seat versions of the Eurofighter Typhoon

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September 11, 2015

A330/340 Summit Concept: the Cost-Effective Cabin

Airbus targets Russian market with widebody business-jet applications

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September 10, 2015

Unhappy Australia Joins Study of Tiger Attack Helicopter Upgrade

Army hopes its 22 Tigers will be more reliable and less expensive to operate after a planned mid-life update.

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September 10, 2015

Chinese Investors Sign for MA-60 Line in Russia

New factory would produce 50 turboprops a year

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September 9, 2015

Northrop Grumman Eyes Accelerated JStars Timeline

Teamed with Gulfstream and L-3, Northrop Grumman believes its JStars platform could be ready well ahead of current USAF plans.

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September 8, 2015