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Sikorsky Black Hawk: 21st Century Chapter in PZL Mielec's Storied History

Poland’s PZL Mielec not only builds the Sikorsky Black Hawk, but it serves as a major supplier to Lockheed Martin’s F-16 program.

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June 19, 2023

Spirit To Build Composite Fuselage for Honda's New Light Jet

Spirit is adding to its aerostructures portfolio, which already includes Bombardier's business jets and various Airbus and Boeing airliners.

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June 19, 2023

IBA Forecasts Thousands of Aircraft Orders at Paris Airshow

At least 961 orders from three airlines have already been announced this year, and orders at the Paris Airshow could add significantly to that number.

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June 19, 2023

Honeywell APU Upgrade for B737s Lowers CO2 Emissions

A high-efficiency upgrade for auxiliary power units on Boeing 737NG and Max airplanes can lower fuel consumption and emissions by about 2 percent each.

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June 19, 2023

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Fly Aboard the World’s First Boeing 787 BBJ 'Dream Jet' for $70,000 Per Hour

Fly Aboard the World’s First Boeing 787 BBJ 'Dream Jet' for $70,000 Per Hour

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December 5, 2017

Could the Textron Scorpion Jet be the Light Attack and ISR Platform of the Future?

Could the Textron Scorpion Jet be the Light Attack and ISR Platform of the Future?

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November 30, 2017

UAE’s F-16E Desert Falcon Rips through the Sky at Dubai Airshow

UAE’s F-16E Desert Falcon Rips through the Sky at Dubai Airshow

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November 21, 2017

Saudi/Ukrainian Taqnia/Antonov AN-132 Transport Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017

Saudi/Ukrainian Taqnia/Antonov AN-132 Transport Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017

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November 20, 2017

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A New Diamond Monitors Fires, Floods And More

The Diamond Aircraft DA62MPP Vanguard carries a new multiband sensor for environmental surveillance.

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June 19, 2023

Boeing Highlights Contributions to Sustainable Aerospace

Boeing is emphasizing its continuous efforts to decarbonize the aerospace industry and its own operations.

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June 19, 2023

Future Fliers Flock to Paris

This week many Paris Air Show visitors will get their first glimpse of new eVTOL aircraft designed to transform how people and things move around cities.

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June 19, 2023

New Diamond Trainer Sparkles in Paris

The Dart-750 is an all-composite aerobatic basic trainer with power from the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop.

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June 19, 2023

Aviation Chases Carbon Cutting Quantum Leap

With climate change metrics intensifying, air transport has a mountain to climb to achieve the legally-binding net-zero carbon requirement in 2050.

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June 19, 2023

Hydrogen Business Jet Could Turn Private Aviation Green

French start-up Beyond Aero said its hydrogen-fuel-based propulsion system will support range of up to 800 nm while carrying four passengers.

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June 19, 2023

Lilium Jet eVTOL Services Coming to China

A Chinese operator has ordered 100 Lilium Jet aircraft from German eVTOL developer Lilium, which plans to open a regional headquarters in China.

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June 19, 2023

Deutsche Aircraft Confirms Supply Chain Plan for D328eco

Thyssenkrupp Aerospace will manage the ordering and distribution of parts for the D328eco regional airliner being developed by Deutsche Aircraft.

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June 19, 2023

Textron Aviation To Build Workforce Development Center

Textron Aviation will begin construction of a multimillion-dollar facility that will house its workforce training, development, and education programs.

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June 19, 2023

Massive A320 Order Kicks Off Airbus Paris Salon Sales

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo topped up its Airbus orderbook with a further firm order for 500 single-aisle aircraft.

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June 19, 2023

Embraer's E195-E2 Flies at Paris Air Show 2023

Embraer's E195-E2 Flies at Paris Air Show 2023

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June 19, 2023

2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale

2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale

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June 19, 2023

BAE Systems Offers New-Tech EW System for Export

The Storm EW system can protect diverse platforms against proliferating advanced air defense systems.

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June 18, 2023

Eve Steps Up Ground Tests Ahead of eVTOL Prototype Assembly

Selection of the main equipment suppliers for Eve’s eVTOL vehicle will happen during the second half of the year, according to company executives.

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June 18, 2023

ATR Touts Strong Growth Prospects

ATR, the Toulouse-based turboprop manufacturer, plans to reveal orders at the Paris Airshow and prove a sustained interest in its regional airframes.

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June 18, 2023

Lockheed Martin's Airship Goes Private

AT2 Aerospace has taken control of Lockheed Martin’s Hybrid Airship project.

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June 18, 2023