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‘Stable’ Boeing Moves Into Production Fast Lane

Boeing Commercial Airplanes senior vice president of programs Pat Shanahan sees flow times decreasing in a now stable production environment.

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July 15, 2014

Hybrid Air Vehicles Aim For A Buoyant Future

Hybrid air vehicles could finally fulfill the promise once offered by airships.

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July 15, 2014

Roger Munk, R.I.P.

Airship pioneer led a series of British companies specializing in lighter-than-air technology for nearly 40 years.

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July 15, 2014

The Road Not Needed-By The Skunk Works

Only Lockheed Martin (LM) has progressed beyond the drawing board in the arena of airship vehicles.

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July 15, 2014

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THE AEROSCRAFT

Only Lockheed Martin (LM) has progressed beyond the drawing board in the arena of airship vehicles.

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July 15, 2014

Dunlop Wins Tire Deal With Chinese Airline

Also flying with Dunlop tires are Republic Airways, Air Canada, Compass Airlines, EgyptAir Express, Flybe, LOT Polish Airlines, and Trip.

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July 15, 2014

Israel Receives First of 30 M346 Advanced Trainers

Israel selected the M-346 in 2012 to replace its aging McDonnell Douglas A-4N, TA-4H and TA-4J Skyhawks of the 102 “The Flying Tigers” Squadron.

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July 15, 2014

Boeing Answers A320 Mod with High-Capacity 737 Max 8

Airbus move to increase A320 seating capacity led Boeing to counter with a 200-seat 737 Max 8, with Ryanair in its sights.

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July 15, 2014

Day One Orders Top $50 Billion At Farnborough Airshow

All the main airliner makers had a lucrative first day at this year’s Farnborough show.

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July 15, 2014

The Future of Airliners is Electric

The Future of Airliners is Electric

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July 15, 2014

Airliners Amaze Flying Display Crowds With Agile Maneuvers

Airliners Amaze Flying Display Crowds With Agile Maneuvers

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July 15, 2014

Embraer Unveils New Cabin Concept for the E-Jet Family

Embraer Unveils New Cabin Concept for the E-Jet Family

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July 14, 2014

Boeing's new 787-9 Dreamliner Enters Service

Boeing's new 787-9 Dreamliner Enters Service

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July 14, 2014

Paper Airplanes: Billions Needed For New Super/Hyper-sonic Designs

Bringing a new multi-Mach bizjet to market will require innovative design and deep pockets.

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July 14, 2014

Saab Masters Low-Cost Weapons Integration

The Saab Gripen has proved to be a good test bed for missiles, as Saab explains how it manages to keep costs under control.

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July 14, 2014

Remote Control Is How The British Fly the Armed Reaper UAV

The UK RAF is proud of its Reaper capabilities and confident its rules of engagement in Afghanistan comply with the law and are adhered to.

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July 14, 2014

Boeing Debuts Dream-Niner and Slams Airbus Plans

787-9 debuts at Farnborough show as Boeing challenges Airbus to defend its A350 strategy.

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July 14, 2014

F-35’s Big Farnborough Debut In Doubt

Work is continuing “night and day” to return the F-35 to flight as operating agency say it is “continuing the effort to debut in the UK.”

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July 14, 2014

Textron AirLand Crosses the Pond with New Scorpion

The Scorpion jet took the industry by surprise although it is still awaiting its first customer as testing continues.

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July 14, 2014

EVOlved Avanti Comes to Farnborough

Piaggio’s new Avanti EVO is making its public debut at the Farnborough International Airshow 2014.

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July 14, 2014