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Eurofighter Describes Multi-Role Capability Status

Eurofighter has moved up a gear, but there is more to come that should enhance its export potential further.

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July 11, 2014

In Supplier Choices And Production Processes, Boeing Carefully Manages Risks To 777

Boeing’s latest supplier agreements for the 777X reflect a commitment to risk containment, as do efficiency improvements to the current 777 line.

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July 11, 2014

Airbus Offers Enhanced A330 Tanker/transport

Soon several countries will be operating the Airbus A330-based MRTT tanker aircraft, with more orders expected from around the world.

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July 11, 2014

Airbus Explores Export Prospects For A330 Tanker/transport

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July 11, 2014

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Airbus Gears Up To Deliver RAF’s First A400M

The fleet of Airbus A400M tactical transports is starting to grow as the Royal Air Force prepares to take delivery of the first of its 22 in September.

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July 11, 2014

Boeing Sees Continued Strength in 777 Program

BCA sales boss John Wojick expressed confidence that Boeing would soon collect significant 777 orders.

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July 11, 2014

Boeing Projects Buoyant Jetliner Market

Predictions for next 20 years remain robust.

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July 11, 2014

Fast Pace of Boeing 787 Fixes Challenges Operators

Boeing 787 reliability rates continue to rise, but several operators have deferred fixes to avoid down time.

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July 3, 2014

Iran and Russia Send Sukhois to Iraq

Two batches of Sukhoi Su-25s have been delivered to Iraq.

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July 2, 2014

Airbus Assembles First A320neo

The first A320neo rolled out of its paint hangar in Toulouse on July 1.

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July 1, 2014

Aeroflot Now Fully Equipped with ‘Full’ Superjets

SCAC has delivered 10 Superjet SSJ100s in Aeroflot's "Full" configuration.

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June 30, 2014

NetJets Unveils First Bombardier Challenger 350 Signature Series

NetJets Unveils First Bombardier Challenger 350 Signature Series

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June 30, 2014

Boeing Targets Third-quarter Start of KC-46A Flight Testing

Target date for first flight of the aerial refueling tanker is now the third quarter, according to Boeing.

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June 29, 2014

Sikorsky Finally Lands New U.S. Rescue Helicopter

The U.S. Air Force could eventually acquire 112 combat rescue helicopters based on the UH-60M Black Hawk in a deal worth $7.9 billion, said Sikorsky.

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June 27, 2014

Boeing Touts King Air-based 'Ramis' Surveillance Aircraft

Ramis combines imagery intelligence, electronic intelligence, signals intelligence and communications intelligence.

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June 26, 2014

Cessna’s Citation X+ Earns FAA Approval

With the receipt of the Citation X+’s type certificate, Cessna can again claim that it produces the world’s fastest civil airplane.

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June 26, 2014

Embraer's E190-E2 Cruises Through Joint Definition Phase

Development of the Embraer E190-E2 has progressed through joint design definition.

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June 26, 2014

Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter International Debut Preview

Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter International Debut Preview

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June 25, 2014

F-35A Flights at Eglin Suspended After Fighter Catches Fire

The pilot of the Joint Strike Fighter conventional takeoff and landing variant aborted the takeoff “due to a fire in the back end of the aircraft.”

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June 24, 2014

A350 XWB MSN005 Takes Flight

Airbus has now flown its full complement of flight test aircraft.

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June 20, 2014