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Gulfstream Racks Up Launch Orders for New G500

Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding today for up to 20 Gulfstreams, while Flexjet placed an order for 50 aircraft, including options.

October 14, 2014

Distinctive A380s Embody Etihad's Evolution

Airline's CEO sees India, Abu Dhabi fueling traffic

October 14, 2014

MD Helicopters To Supply 'Cayuse Warrior' for Afghan Force

The manufacturer secured a $44.2 million contract to install a weapon system on 17 single-engine MD530Fs.

October 10, 2014

NATO User Group for Reaper UAVs Established

October 9, 2014

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Dassault Upgrades Early Naval Rafales

With the new central mission computer, the upgraded Rafales offer complete versatility, according to manufacturer Dassault.

October 9, 2014

Globe-girdling Gulfstream G650ER Gets Its Wings

$2 million ER option stretches the G650’s 7,000-nm range to 7,500 nm at a cruise speed of Mach 0.85.

October 9, 2014

Gulfstream G650ER

Embraer Breaks Ground for Legacy 450/500 Plant in U.S.

Expansion project for the midsize Legacy jets will increase the company’s existing footprint by 2.5 times at Melbourne, Fla.

October 9, 2014

Earlier Airplane Retirements Have Mixed Consequences

Favorable financing environment encourages owners to retire relatively young airplanes, changing dynamics of the aftermarket business

October 8, 2014

Boeing Sees Air Freight Traffic Bouncing Back

Boeing' latest World Air Cargo Forecast predicts that the sector will more than double in volume by 2033.

October 8, 2014

Sagem Touts Patroller UAV for French Army Contest

The program is expected to be worth €200 to €250 million (up to $310 million), for the acquisition of 8-10 systems, with three UAVs per system.

October 8, 2014

Garuda’s ‘Quantum Leap’ Falls Flat

Big losses in first half and heightened competition prompt second look at growth strategy.

October 7, 2014

U.S. Air Force Rebuts Pentagon's Audit of Reaper Buy

The report from the Pentagon's inspector general relies on outdated information, contends the Air Force.

October 7, 2014

Raytheon Wins Air Force Contract for Drone, Missile Radar

The value of the contract could be as high as $72 million.

October 7, 2014

Sikorsky Touts Raider at Rollout Ceremony

The company is proposing the Raider as a replacement for the U.S. Army's fleet of OH-58D Kiowa Warriors.

October 3, 2014

U.S. Struggles With Networking Issues, Including 5th to 4th Gen

The next generation of aircraft must be able to interface with the current generation to prosecute modern air campaigns.

October 3, 2014

Airbus Plots Flight Path to A320neo Service Entry

Eight A320neo flight-test aircraft will be involved in the certification campaign, split between the PW1100G- and CFM Leap-1A-powered variants.

October 3, 2014

A Quarter Century Later, Starships Still Fly

Long after the manufacturer washed its hands of the Starship, a small cult of owners keeps the radical twin pusher flying.

October 2, 2014

New Jets 2014

Manufacturers see economy and quality of customer service as the biggest drivers behind business jet sales.

October 2, 2014

Airborne Directed Energy Technology Maturing in the U.S.

The technology is ready to weaponize, according to a speaker at the recent Air Force Association Conference.

October 2, 2014

Cessna Boosts Range of Citation Latitude

Cessna Aircraft announced improvements in expected aircraft range and runway performance for the twinjet.

October 2, 2014

Cessna Citation Latitude

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