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FSF Endorses Deployable Flight Data Recorders

ICAO also plans to amend Annex 6.17 on aircraft ELTs.

FAA’s Whitaker Speaks to NextGen

The 2020 deadline for ADS-B out will not change, says the agency.

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Skywest Airlines

Airline could be fined for violating a number of agency drug-and-alcohol testing regulations.

Video Captures Barcelona Runway Incursion

Barcelona runway incursion receives over 19 million views in one week.

IBAC and NATA Publish Ground-Handling Standard

Ground handlers have a published set of best practices.

EagleMed Reaches Next SMS Plateau

EMS operator says it’s full speed ahead for SMS Level 4.

Aerostar Puts Romanian Aerospace On The Map

Aerostar’s growth through contracts with Airbus has placed it among leading third-tier suppliers.

Developing In Civil MRO

Aerostar’s growth through contracts with Airbus has placed it among leading third-tier suppliers.
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Aerostar Fits Split Scimitar First

Romania’s Aerostar has become the first independent MRO in Europe to install split-scimitar winglets on a Boeing 737.
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UAC Brings Greater Cohesion To Russian Aerospace

UAC subsidiaries are exhibiting under one roof at this year’s Farnborough show.

Irkut Progresses MC-21 Airliner As Fighter Output Grows

Irkut is working on a possible new widebody airliner with China, as well as several military aircraft upgrades.
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UAC Boosted By MiG-29SMT Order

Russian order for MiG-29SMT raises hopes for commitment to the MiG-35 program.
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Superjet Partners Seek Closer Ties

Evidence of the effort between SJI and SCAC to better collaborate appears in the form of two airplanes on static display at Farnborough 2014.
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Citation X+ Makes Speedy Crossing To Europe

After a stop in Paris, Cessna’s recently certified Citation X+ arrived at the Farnborough Airshow.
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Crane Lands A Pair Of Power Conversion Deals

High-technology specialist will support the Mars 2020 rover and Embraer E-Jet E-2 programs.
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Denroy Plastics Extends Typhoon Ties

The Eurofighter contract adds further components to the ones already supplied by Denroy, which now provides 180 separate parts for the Typhoon.
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New CEO Maps Out ATR’s Future

As Patrick de Castelbajac steps into the role of CEO, he discusses his plans for building on ATR’s success.
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Surrey NanoSystems Unveils “Super Black” Material for High-emissivity Applications

Breakthrough to enable better range and sensitivity in electro-optical imaging and target acquisition.
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Ontic Sees “Incredible Growth” In Legacy Product Support

Safran Power Systems has licensed civil and military products, while Ontic's Singapore workshop has received local approval.

Esterline CMC Brings Cockpit 9000 and 4000 to FIA 2014

The push to meet airborne equipment mandates is driving greater demand for CMC’s avionics upgrades.
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IFC Keeps Faith In CSeries

While Illyushin Finance is concerned over CSeries delays it has other modern aircraft in its sights, as older types are sold off.
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Extant Components Acquires AIM Standby Instruments

AIM’s products include the AIM 205 directional gyro, the AIM 520 2-inch attitude indicator and AIM 1100 3-inch and AIM 1200 3-inch attitude indicators.

Red Arrows Mark Birthday With Rare Formation

The Red Arrows were captured with leaders of the Breitling Jet Team, Frecce Tricolore, Patrouille de France and Patrouille Suisse.
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Russian Helicopters Seeks Stronger International Ties

Russia’s break with Ukraine is driving efforts to broaden company’s supply base.
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Pratt Confirms Oil Leak Caused CSeries Engine Failure

The engine company validates a fix for PW1500G.
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Bombardier Plans to Get CSeries Back on Track

An engine failure with a Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine in May could has strained Bombardier’s CSeries testing and delivery schedule.
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Airbus Fails to Dampen Expectations For A330neo Launch

It seems to be a question not of if but of when Airbus will confirm that it will develop a new, updated version of the A330, with a new engine.
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MRJ Mockup at Farnborough As Program Heads To Finish Line

Long delayed regional jet is on track for first flight next year.

UK Stifles Official Russian Presence At Farnborough

The British government has declined to issue official invitations to Russian delegates.