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Are Things About To Improve For India’s Defense Sector?

Indian defense policy got bound up in red tape and confusion but there is renewed optimism that things could get back on track.
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GKN Plays Technology Card

GKN is focusing on technology insertion for various programs while further developing its additive manufacturing expertise.
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GKN Puts Technology First

GKN is focusing on technology insertion for various programs while further developing its additive manufacturing expertise.
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Spanish Test Centers Take Advantage Of Sunny Skies

While the Atlas UAV test center opened in Spain last October, facilities are being built for testing large UAVs as well.
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U.S. Air Force Releases RFP for Long-Range Bomber

The service has designated the platform a top priority and expects to make a contract award next spring.
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IFALPA Flags Up Concerns Over MPL Training

Global pilot union says more real flying needed.
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Fast Jet Training Ascends In The UK

Ascent has lowered front-line training and is able to take foreign students at the UK Military Flying Training System at RAF Valley.
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The Other MFTS Programs

Ascent has run UK Military Flying Training System at RAF Valley for a year. It has lowered front-line training and can now take foreign students.
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Airbus Gives Update On A350-1000

Airbus attempts to head off 777X threat with “on plan” A350-1000.

Aerospace Tapping Benefits Of Product Lifecycle Management

Complex engineering and manufacturing tasks require faster, fuller data transfer through supply chain.
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Counter-Stealth Technology Flourishes In Europe

Passive detection of aircraft has been developing for many decades and there is renewed interest in Eastern Europe.
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Airbus D&S Refines Passive Radar, Explores Civil Use

Passive detection of aircraft has been developing for many decades and there is renewed interest in Eastern Europe.
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Airbus, Airlines Happy With A380

As the aircraft becomes a common site and help airlines make revenue, Airbus says it is in no rush to stretch or re-engine the Airbus A380.
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Bloodhound SSC Here At Farnborough

Richard Noble’s Bloodhound supersonic car is his most ambitious project yet, with a mere two years until the first attempts.
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Pilatus Ready To Roll Out Strong-Selling PC-24

The new business jet offers a spacious cabin and great versatility in terms of its performance.
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Offshore-Oil Helicopter Market Boosts Simulator Deployments

The number of helicopter simulator training centers around the world is growing at a steady rate.
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Teething Troubles Beset New UK Military Air Safety Regime

The UK’s new Military Aviation Authority has created delays in programs as it beds in.
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TAI Exhibits Attack Helicopter and Anka UAV

While leaving the Hurkus at home, the Turks have come to show off their T129 attack helicopter and Anka (Phoenix) UAV.
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2014 Farnborough Air Show Poised to Open

2014 Farnborough Air Show Poised to Open
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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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Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Could Patrol Europe’s Borders

EU’s Frontex agency thinks RPVs would be ideal to police borders, once airspace rules are in place.

Improved Visibility Clears M&A Deals For Takeoff

Commercial aerospace is seeing rising levels of mergers and acquisitions activity.

Columbia Precision Expands Component Making Capability

The UK firm has invested in new manufacturing equipment and software.
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New Discs Factory Cuts Production Time in Half

Rolls-Royce has introduced new manufacturing techniques at Washington facility.

Artliner Brings Old Farnborough Wind Tunnel Back To Life

Visitors to the airshow can visit the old Farnborough wind tunnel during the airshow for a creative experience of light and sound.
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Visiting the Wind Tunnel Project

Artliner brings old Farnborough wind tunnel back to life

Germany Looks To UAV Fleet Requirements After Heron Success

Germany is likely to extend its contract for IAI Herons operating in Afghanistan, but is considering its overall UAS. requirements.
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Rolls Confident of Trent XWB Performance and Popularity

Despite order cancellation by Emirates of A350XWBs, and moves away from A350-800, Rolls-Royce retains confidence in its Trent XWB engines and the program.
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British Regulator Leads On RPAS

While ICAO and EASA formulate rules, the CAA has led the way and if anything has been frustrating at the lack of take-up from industry.
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Galileo Prepares For Lift-Off

The first two satellites for Europe’s Galileo global navigation satellite system are being prepared for launch on an Arianespace Soyuz rocket.
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