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Cirrus To Live-test Vision Jet Recovery Parachute in Q4

C1, the second of three conforming flight-test SF50s, is currently being outfitted with the ballistic recovery system.

Luxaviation Takes Delivery of Its First Phenom 300

now operates a combined fleet of more than 250 business aircraft, including 18 Embraer Legacy 600/650s.

RIAT and DSEI: British Defense Shows Attract Widespread Support

Paris drop-outs are among many aerospace companies that will be present at two major events in the UK this year.

Bombardier Reviewing Global 7000/8000 Program Schedules

Company won't say if there will be delays, but business aviation analyst Rolland Vincent texpects both aircraft programs to be delayed by 18 to 24 months.

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Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 Get Colombian Nod

The super-midsize Challenger 300 entered service in 2004, while the updated 350 was certified by the FAA, Transport Canada and EASA last year.

Boeing, Airbus Harvest Bumper Crop of June Orders

Leasing companies account for majority of sales activity

One Aviation Introduces Eclipse Special Edition

Factory-refurbished Eclipse 500 SE will be upgraded to include nearly all new features introduced on the Eclipse 550.

Airbus To Build A330 Completions Plant in China

Plans call for construction of new completions and delivery center in Tianjin

PlaneSense Takes Delivery of Its First Nextant 400XTi

Jet will be available as an upgrade for PC-12 share owners, several of whom have been asking for faster or longer-range aircraft.

Onera Pitches Greener, Wider Structure for A320 Replacement

Nova concept's fuselage to contribute to lift

Boeing, Embraer To Collaborate on ecoDemonstrator Tests

Plans call for an Embraer airplane to fly ecoDemonstrator trials next year

Frost & Sullivan: Bizav Sales To Rise 13.8% by 2020

According to the forecast, North America and Europe will remain the largest markets, even as Asia-Pacific, China, India and the Middle East rise.

South Korea Selects Airbus A330 MRTT as Future Tanker

The Airbus model was chosen over Boeing's new KC-46A and a Boeing 767 tanker conversion proposed by Israel Aerospace Industries.

Industry: Ex-Im Expiration Puts U.S. Bizav Sales at Risk

Ex-Im has become a major backer of international business and general aviation sales in past three years.

Pilot Report Embraer Legacy 500

Fly-by-wire comes to midsize aircraft, and it is a smooth transition.

EU Creates Naval Task Force as Refugee Crisis Worsens

Italian aircraft carrier will lead efforts to rescue, and stem the tide of, migrants crossing the Mediterranean.

Russia Confirms More Tu-160 Bombers

In addition to an upgrade program for 16 survivors from earlier production.

First Ski-jump Takeoff Flight-test for F-35B

The technique will be used to launch F-35Bs from British and Italian aircraft carriers.

Boeing To Cut 747-8 Production to One per Month

Move from 1.3 per month to take effect next March

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