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Leibherr’s China Landing Gear Plant Approved

The company is now approved to manufacture landing gear for Chinese aircraft programs.

Consultant Adds Software To Help Airlines Stay Profitable

Seabury advises and supports airlines dealing with issues such as fleet optimization and network planning.

Airbus Expands And Refines Air-to-Air Refueling

Automatic system is on the way, as well as a kit for the C295. Meanwhile, a solution to the A400M helicopter problem is being explored.

Predator B UAV To Get European ELINT System

Raytheon’s German subsidiary will provide a radar-detecting and locating sensor.

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Triumph Recalibrates Its Business Plan With Tighter Portfolio

The Triumph Group has been reorganized with 47 disparate subsidiaries scaled back to just 22.

Viking To Acquire Bombardier’s Amphibious Aircraft Division

Known for restarting the Twin Otter production line, Viking Air will provide support for the approximately 170 CL-415 and CL-215 firebombers in service.

AirSprint Inks $198M Deal for Embraer Legacy 450s

Deliveries of the fly-by-wire midsize jets to AirSprint will begin as soon as the aircraft is awarded type certification by Transport Canada.

AW609 Civil Tiltrotor Program Likely Facing More Delays

Italian media outlets report that Italian prosecutors impounded a test AW609 as part of their investigation into the October 30 crash of AC2.

F-35 Unit Cost To Go Below $100 Million, Maker Says

Talks to conclude new production contracts are still not done, but movement on price is going in the right direction.

New Funding Drives International Growth for Hexcel

Connecticut-based manufacturing specialist secures $700 million in financing after expanding into Morocco and opening revamped facility in the UK.

Airbus Adds More Economy Seats

Going conservative on the neo option for the A380, Airbus has cabin-revenue enhancements up its sleeve

Boeing’s Vision Of NMA Starts To Sharpen

New midsize airplane would hold up to 270 passengers

U.S. Navy Gains Experience As Fielding of P-8A Poseidon Expands

Transition training will begin this year at NAS Whidbey Island, the Navy’s second major P-8A training facility.

France’s Aerospace, Defense and Space Sectors are Prospering

Government support and foreign contract sales have led to a thriving French aerospace industry, with things likely to get even better.

Farnborough Trade Group Selects New Membership Chair

Barnbrook Systems CEO Andrew Barnett was tapped for the role ahead of the show in the group’s home turf.

GKN Confident of Tech Edge

UK tier-one supplier continues to absorb the capabilities gained through acquisition of Fokker last year.

Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Program Proceeds on Schedule

U.S. plane maker says there is “no drama” with it’s re-engined narrowbody.

Saab Pushes For Year-end First Flight of Latest Gripen

Sweden is eager for enhanced fighter capability at a time of increased tension in the Baltic region.

Boeing Confronts Challenges of 777 Automation Push

Company says delays in transition to FAUB won’t threaten 777X EIS schedule, however

Iraq Using Mil Mi-28 Attack Helicopters Against Daesh

The country is the first export customer; deliveries have included radar-equipped night-fighting version.

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