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CONTENTS
TECHNOLOGY
06 | QueSST is On
Nasa aims to build a supersonic aircraft that can generate a thump-like sound rather
than a boom and begin flight tests of that technology by 2020
COVER STORY
06 10 | In for the Long Haul
2016 will be a challenging year for manufacturers of large cabin business jets
16 BUSINESS AIRCRAFT
16 | Business as Usual
The global business jet market is recovering from the steep dive it took
during the recession
22 NEW AIRCRAFT
22 | Game Changers
2016 is a year of important milestones for the HondaJet and Pilatus PC-24
24 NEW AIRCRAFT
24 | Neo Arrival
Indian LCC IndiGo is the first Asian airline to commence revenue operations with the
Airbus A320neo
AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING
26 | Back from the Brink
A resurgent Bombardier has got the C Series back on track again
ENGINES
28 | Powering Ahead
Aero engine manufacturers are racing to complete development of next generation
business jet engines
32 | MRO News
28 34 | News
38 | Column
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