​AG600 achieves 2017 first flight target - just

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​AG600 achieves 2017 first flight target - just // Latest news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ag600-achieves-2017-first-flight-target-just-444455/

The AVIC AG600 amphibian aircraft conducted its first flight on Sunday 24 December.
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​Japan KC-46 acquisition moves forward

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​Japan KC-46 acquisition moves forward // Latest news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/japan-kc-46-acquisition-moves-forward-444457/

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $279 contract to produce Japan's first KC-46 tanker aircraft.
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Airbus 2017 in review and 2018 Outlook - Leeham News and Comment

https://leehamnews.com/2017/12/26/airbus-2017-review-2018-outlook/

Boeing's outstanding year - Leeham News and Comment

https://leehamnews.com/2017/12/27/boeings-outstanding-year/

Bombardier's bittersweet year - Leeham News and Comment

https://leehamnews.com/2017/12/28/bombardiers-bitter-sweet-year/

Belgium Signs Off European Tanker Fleet Entry

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Belgium Signs Off European Tanker Fleet Entry // AviationWeek.com Commercial Aviation Channel
http://aviationweek.com/awindefense/belgium-signs-european-tanker-fleet-entry

Belgium's government has given the green light to joining the Dutch-led Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF), a move that will increase the fleet of pooled tanker jets to eight.

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Iron Bird Power On: CityAirbus reaches next milestone

http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2017/12/iron-bird-power-on--cityairbus-reaches-next-milestone.html

The (space) Odyssey 4.0 is not science fiction

http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/news/en/2017/12/space-odyssey.html

Pegasus Airlines orders 25 A321neo ACF

http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2017/12/pegasus-airlines-orders-25-a321neo-acf.html

Space-based communications will reach new heights with Airbus in 2018

http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/news/en/2017/12/space-based-communications.html

A400M refuels six F-18 fighters in one flight

http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2017/12/a400m-refuels-six-F-18.html

Viva Air finalizes order for 50 A320 Family aircraft

http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2017/12/viva-air-finalizes-order-for-50-a320-family-aircraft-.html

AerCap boosts A320neo portfolio by 50 aircraft

http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2017/12/aercap-boosts-a320neo-portfolio-by-50-aircraft.html

Airbus, Indigo Partners finalize orders for 430 A320neo Family aircraft

http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2017/12/airbus--indigo-partners-finalize-orders-for-430-a320neo-family-a.html