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New Eclipse 'Canada' To Have More Performance, Range
One Aviation announced a new variant of the Eclipse 550 today with a four-foot longer wingspan and improved performance and range, as well as a higher gross weight. Dubbed “Project Canada,” the $3.495...
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BAE Systems Describes EW Capabilities
The electronic warfare (EW) business of BAE Systems is the world leader in this “least understood discipline,”according to vicepresident and general manager Jerry Wohletz. In a rare media briefing at...
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More F-35 News from RIAT and Farnborough
What follows is a roundup of news about the F-35 that was generated around the RIAT and the Farnborough airshows.AIN reported on the major announcements and briefings last week, both online and in the...
View ArticleTextron Jet Deliveries Up, But Pricing Dampens Profits
Latitude pricing pressures and increased development spending on the Longitude contributed to a 9 percent dip in Textron Aviation’s second quarter profits. This drop came despite an increase in...
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Airbus Statospheric Glider Headed to Andes
One of the stars of last year’s EAA AirVenture show will not making a return visit for 2016. Instead, the stratospheric Airbus Perlan Mission II pressurized glider is currently at sea, on a container...
View ArticleDeliveries, Backlog Down at Dassault
Dassault Aviation released its financial results for the first half of the year showing a year-over-year decrease in number of Falcon orders and backlog. The manufacturer posted an order intake of €778...
View ArticleRans Newest Kit Will Be a Fast-build Project
Rans Aircaft is providing details on its new S-21 Outbound model at this year’s AirVenture show in Oshkosh this week (Booth 620-621 North Display Area). The prototype of the all-metal, high-wing single...
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Recently Certified Stemme S12 Arrives at Oshkosh
Stemme has brought its new Twin Voyager S12 flagship motorglider to EAA AirVenture this week with EASA type certification in hand and U.S.FAA expected shortly. Stemme (Booths No. 208 and 209) will...
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Airbus DS Chief Frustrated With A400M Delays
The new chief executive officer at Airbus Defence & Space (DS) has voiced his frustration with the technical problems that have slowed deliveries of the A400M airlifter. Interviewed for the...
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Cessna Unveils 'Denali' Turboprop Single
Textron Aviation has officially named its long-awaited new single-engine turboprop. The Cessna “Denali” was announced at EAA AirVenture this morning and a mockup is on display. First flight is...
View ArticleCessna Turbo 206 Gets Gross Weight Increase
Textron Aviation is unveiling an updated version of the venerable Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair this week at EAA AirVenture 2016. The $664,350 Turbo Stationair HD features a gross weight increase of 189...
View ArticleOil & Gas Woes Seep Into Bell Results
The continued struggle of the oil-and-gas market took its toll on Bell Helicopter Textron’s second quarter results, with commercial deliveries dropping by 40 percent and revenues down $46 million, the...
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Bell 525 Flight-test Program on Hold
Bell Helicopter has halted the Bell 525 Relentless flight test program in the wake of the July 6 crash of a flight-test vehicle that killed two of the company pilots. The aircraft crashed at...
View ArticleQuest Aircraft Completes Phase I Expansion in Idaho
Quest Aircraft recently completed Phase I of its facility expansion at its Sandpoint, Idaho production facility, the company announced today. The new building addition expands floor space by 27,000 sq...
View ArticleATP Places Order for 12 More Aircraft from Piper
ATP Flight School has converted options for 12 more Archer TXs from Piper Aircraft to firm orders, the Vero Beach, Fla.-based aircraft manufacturer announced today. This is part of an agreement made in...
View ArticleUtility Kitbuilt Bearhawk Has a New Reason To Cheer
Austin, Texas-based Bearhawk Aircraft announced at EAA AirVenture this week it has developed its Bearhawk “Bravo,” a new variant of its four-place kit/plans-built aircraft. The new high-wing, utility...
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Dassault’s Defense Business Still Thriving
The defense business of Dassault Aviation has been boosted by a new contract to upgrade French Air Force Mirage 2000Ds; continuing deliveries of Rafale fighters to France and Egypt; and a new...
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Eclipse 'Canada' Likely Available in Two to Three Years
One Aviation chairman Alan Klapmeier said his company's new Eclipse Canada project will likely eventually replace the Model 550 in the production line-up. “It's likely that the 550 goes out of...
View ArticlePiper Adds Fuel-injected Archer Engine Option
Piper Aircraft is expanding the engine options for its Archer TX training airplane to three with the planned certification later this year of a fuel-injected version. University of North Dakota has...
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Daher Offers Quick-change Lav for TBM 900/930s
Daher announced a quick-change private lavatory option for new-production TBM 900s and 930s today at EAA AirVenture 2016. The “Elite Privacy” configuration, available starting next year, integrates a...
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