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New Aggressor Role for Aermacchi M346

Aermacchi’s M346 is established as an advanced/tactical trainer, but recent tests have opened up a new career as an aggressor aircraft.

Lockheed Martin Touts ‘Block Buy’ Option for F-35

Lockheed Martin seeks more certainty over production rates for the F-35 fighter.

Saudi is A330-300 Regional Launch Customer

Airbus now has a launch customer for its A330-300 Regional model.

Bombardier CSeries Surpasses Performance Expectations at Paris Air Show 2015

Bombardier CSeries Surpasses Performance Expectations at Paris Air Show 2015

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Honeywell’s Boeing 757 Flight Test Aircraft Touches Down at the Paris Air Show

Honeywell’s Boeing 757 Flight Test Aircraft Touches Down at the Paris Air Show

PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Flies over Paris Air Show 2015

PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Flies over Paris Air Show 2015

Superjet Touts New Financing Options To Boost SSJ Sales

The SSJ100 Russian regional jet has now been in revenue passenger service for four years.

Bombardier Announces CSeries Performance Boost

CS300 now at 3,300 nm range, Bombardier hopes to attract more airlines.

Change at the Top as Daher Pushes for the Big Time

TBM 900 manufacturer Daher’s priority is to increase its footprint in the key U.S. market.

Show Has Plenty of Star Quality, but Some Absentees

Debut appearances include the Bombardier CSeries, Dassault Falcon 8X and Textron AirLand Scorpion.

Dassault Boss Reviews Rafale’s Great Year

India expected to sign soon for 36, may still agree 90 more for in-country production.

IFC Ready to Compromise on CSeries Cancellation Threat

Russian leasing group IFC wants to stand by CSeries orders and also is committed to Superjet, the MC-21 and the MA-700.

Playing to Strengths, IAI Targets New Defense Opportunities

Cyber warfare is among the areas of new military business opportunity for IAI, but a new business jet could be on the cards too.

The Revolutionary but Thorny U.S. Predator-Reaper Program

There are many improvements to the Reaper UAS that are being considered, while the Predator-C continues as a classified program.

'Make in India' Push Means More Open Offsets

India has a great chance to grow its aerospace footprint in the world, and moves are afoot to make it more transparent and efficient.

Mitsubishi Plays Catch Up with MRJ Program

First delivery is still scheduled for the second quarter of 2017.

Embraer Rides ‘Next Wave’ of E2 Development

Company has now passed the point in development at which any particular aspect of design for its new E2 jets represents a so-called watch item.

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Jet Flying Display At Paris Air Show 2015

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Jet Flying Display At Paris Air Show 2015

Airbus CEO Considers A320 Production Boost

Contributing to reaching the A320neo production goal of 50 per month will be the new A320 final assembly line (FAL) in Mobile, Alabama.

Russia Rethinks Defense Modernization Spending Plans

Economic pressure is prompting fresh concerns over the viability of Russia’s military investments

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