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F-35 and V-22 Targeted by U.S. Fiscal Reform Commission

The U.S.

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November 19, 2010

A400M Flight Tests–and Negotiations–Continue

EADS announced “the conclusion” of talks to amend the <link news/single-news-page/article/fresh-doubts-over-a400m-as-europe-tightens-its-belt-25484/ _blan

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November 19, 2010

Embraer Sells Super Tucanos to Indonesia

Embraer has sold eight Super Tucano turboprops to the Indonesian air force.

Aircraft

November 19, 2010

Korea Aerospace Seeks KF-X Partners

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is courting outside manufacturers to participate in its KF-X stealth fighter program.

Aircraft

November 19, 2010

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Sikorsky Makes Progress with International S-70i

PZL-Mielec has flown the second Sikorsky S-70i

Aircraft

November 19, 2010

Cessna Planning a Six-seat Turboprop Single

Cessna is in the early stages of developing a new single-engine turboprop, but the Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada PT6-powered airplane that spotters have seen

Aircraft

November 18, 2010

Comac Announces Orders for 100 C919s

China’s Comac delivered on its promise to make a splash at this week’s Zhuhai Airshow today, as the state-controlled aerospace conglomerate revealed the id

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November 16, 2010

Two 787s to Return to Seattle

While Boeing continues its investigation into <link news/single-news-page/article/boeing-grounds-787s-after-cabin-smoke-interrupts-test-flight-27183/ _blan

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November 16, 2010

Hawker Beech To Suspend 400XP Production and Sales

In the wake of mounting losses, Hawker Beechcraft chairm

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November 16, 2010

Schedule for First A350 Delivery Slips Later into 2013

Airbus’s schedule for the A350 XWB has slipped to later in the second half of 2013, reflecting the company’s recognition that the transition from the desig

Aircraft

November 15, 2010

Boeing’s Sky Interior Debuts with FlyDubai

Boeing delivered the first 737NG with the new Sky Interior cabin to FlyDubai on October 27.

Aircraft

November 12, 2010

Boeing Grounds 787s After Cabin Smoke Interrupts Test Flight

Boeing grounded its entire fleet of 787 flight-test airplanes</link

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November 10, 2010

Bombardier’s CRJ1000 Gains Transport Canada, EASA Certifications

The newest and largest member of Bombardier’s ubiquitous regional jet line, the <link news/single-news-page/article/crj1000-prototypes-proving-software-fix

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November 10, 2010

SIA To Replace Three Trent 900s on its Airbus A380s

Singapore Airlines grounded three of its 11 Airbus A380s to perform “precautionary” engine changes after consultations with Trent 900 manufacturer Rolls-Ro

Aircraft

November 10, 2010

SIA To Replace Three Trent 900s on its Airbus A380s

Singapore Airlines grounded three of its 11 Airbus A380s to perform “precautionary” engine changes after consultations with Trent 900 manufacturer Rolls-Ro

Aircraft

November 10, 2010

Rolls-Royce: A380 Engine Failure Specific to Trent 900

Rolls-Royce says that the uncontained engine failure on a Qantas Airbus A

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November 9, 2010

SpiceJet signs for 30 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s

Boeing and Indian budget carrier SpiceJet announced an order for 30 Next Generation 737-800 with winglets in the presence of U.S.

Aircraft

November 8, 2010

China Signs for 102 Airbus Aircraft

China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) signed contracts with Airbus yesterday covering the delivery of 102 aircraft, including a new firm order for

Aircraft

November 5, 2010

France and UK To Combine Defense Resources

France and the UK signed a wide-ranging defense pact with far-reaching consequences for operational and industrial policy.

Aircraft

November 5, 2010

Anglo-French Agreement is a Game-changer for European UAVs

France and the UK will jointly develop a new medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV that could enter service in 2015.

Aircraft

November 5, 2010