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Textron Aviation Opens Bigger European Parts Warehouse

The expanded warehouse in Dusseldorf, Germany is 22,000 sq ft.

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November 19, 2019

Royal Jet Moves To Refurbish BBJ Fleet

Refurbishing BBJs will tide Royal Jet over until new aircraft, which it intends to order, arrive in around 2022.

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November 18, 2019

Honda Aircraft Reports Global Expansion

Light jet manufacturer to “expand business aviation in international markets...with the HondaJet,” as China, Canada and Japan certify the aircraft.

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November 18, 2019

BBJ Lands Dual Dreamliner Order

Boeing Business Jets has sold one undisclosed customer two 787s, but faces difficulties in the VIP market with Max and 777X issues.

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November 18, 2019

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Diamond Touts New Platform Variants

Diamond displays DA62 special mission aircraft in Dubai, and highlights news on the makeover of its DA50 diesel single for the GA market.

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November 18, 2019

HAL Struggling with Labor Costs and Disputes

HAL is struggling with strikes as the government aims to privatize a raft of public bodies, including the aerospace sector.

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November 18, 2019

Farnborough International Makes Major Leadership Changes

The organizer of July’s Farnborough Airshow has promoted two executives from within the company.

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November 18, 2019

Etihad Celebrates First Middle East 3D-printed Parts Facility

The Middle East’s first EASA-approved additive manufacturing center enables Etihad’s MRO division to make quicker repairs.

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November 18, 2019

Collins Avionics at Heart of New-generation C295

Airbus Defence and Space is introducing a range of improvements to the C295 medium utility transport, including Pro Line Fusion avionics.

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November 18, 2019

Embraer ‘Respectful’ of EC’s Pause in Boeing Merger Probe

Brazilian airframer expects to submit information requested by the European Commission for its antitrust investigation "in a couple of days."

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November 18, 2019

Jet Aviation, University of South Wales Cooperate on MRO Training

Jet Aviation and the University of South Wales in Dubai announced a cooperation agreement to support development of aviation professionals.

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November 18, 2019

Forecast for Middle East Sees Need for 3,240 New Aircraft Through 2038

Airbus says the number of mega-cities in the Middle East will increase from 5 to 11 over the next two decades, driving demand for new aircraft.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Airbus to Reorganize Dubai-based Commercial Services

Airbus is consolidating all of its regional customer service offerings under one roof.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

GE and Sanad Ink Engine MRO Deal

Under a new contract, Sanad Aerotech will provide GE with maintenance and overhaul services for next generation GE and CFM engines.

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November 18, 2019

Italian Trade Agency Pavilion Highlights Aerospace Capabilities

Some 40 Italian companies are participating in the Dubai Air Show.

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November 18, 2019

Boeing Makes Progress on NeXt Big Things

Three electric aircraft projects—the Passenger Air Vehicle, Cargo Air Vehicle, and Odysseus UAV—are gaining momentum at Boeing's NeXt unit.

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November 18, 2019

GDC Technics Wins USAF Contract for Advanced Wingtip

The USAF Lifecycle Management Center will try GDC Technics’s Advanced Wingtip Solution, now in flight tests, on the C-130J and C-5.

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November 18, 2019

UAE Signs Up for Mirage Upgrade

Having first signaled that it would upgrade its Mirage 2000 fleet, the UAE has concluded its negotiations with Dassault Aviation.

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November 18, 2019

De Havilland Inks LOI with Palma for 20 Dash 8-400s

Dubai-based property leasing company Palma Holding has signed a letter of intent to purchase 20 De Havilland Dash 8-400s.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Emirates Orders 50 Airbus A350s

The new Emirates widebody deal with Airbus replaces an MOU signed in February that called for 30 A350s and 40 A330neos.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019