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Banks Scrap Bizjet Owned by India's Vijay Mallya

A Hawker 700 owned by Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya was sold for a scrap value of just $34,540.

Cirrus Aiming for Year-end Certification of Vision Jet

Three conforming prototype Cirrus Vision SF50s are flying, and construction of the first production version is under way.

Saab Signs Weapons Contract for Brazilian Gripens

Brazilian, Israeli and South African missiles are slated for integration.

Stealthy Development: the G500/600

A peek inside the development process that allowed Gulfstream not only to announce the G500 but also to roll out the first airplane the same day.

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EU Leaders Mull Military Action To Destroy People-Smuggling Vessels

Possible roles for UAVs considered after current patrol and rescue efforts deemed inadequate.

United To Swap Boeing 787 Positions for 777s

Boosts Boeing's prospects for smooth 777X transition

GKN To Make Wing Skins for Gulfstream's New G500/G600

GKN will produce upper and lower skins from plant in Wellington, Kan.

Piaggio Begins Avanti Evo Deliveries

First customer will use the twin pusher-prop aircraft in charter operations.

New Piper M-Class Makes Public Debut

Company is displaying production copies of the M350 and M500 at its static display, while the M600 is being represented in mockup form

Mooney Reveals M10 to U.S. Market

M10T is a fixed-gear, composite trainer; M10J has more luxury, amenities and a higher-horsepower engine.

Cessna Caravan Gets New Interior, Celebrates 30 Years

The new interiors, which improve cabin comfort and functionality, are immediately available and customer deliveries have begun.

Poland Chooses European Helicopters and American Missiles

The Airbus Helicopters Caracel and the Raytheon Patriot missile system will boost the country’s military capability.

Electric Reversible Propeller STC'd for Aviat Husky

Available for retrofit or as a factory option, the $30,000 system is being demonstrated by the company on a float-equipped Husky this week.

787 Seat Supply Delays Continue But Solution Is Close

Boeing engineers working with Zodiac to resolve delivery delays

Embraer Executive Jets Returns to Sun ’n’ Fun Show

Company’s entry-level Phenom 100E and 300 light jets are being showcased.

Quest Shows Kodiaks, Nears Composite Float STC

Company’s appearance this week in Lakeland, Fla., comes just one week after the Kodiak made its European airshow debut at Aero Friedrichshafen.

Avidyne Touchscreens Selected for Sun Flyer Trainer

All-electric trainer aircraft to include low-power, high-fidelity touchscreen displays from Avidyne.

FAA Proposes $430,000 Civil Penalty Against Beechcraft

Civil penalty proposal stems from customer reports of fuel leaks on 43 Barons produced between January 2012 and November 2013.

One Aviation Provided 'Exit Strategy' for Sikorsky

Eclipse also decided to bring Eclipse 550 fuselage and tail production in-house from Sikorsky subsidiary PZL Mielec.

U.S. Air Force Reorganizes Bombers Under One Command

B-1Bs will shift from the Air Combat Command to join B-2s, B-52s and LRS-B under the Air Force Global Strike Command.

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