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Airbus Helicopters Launches Concept X6 Heavy-twin Helo

Turbomeca proceeds with 3,000 shp engine demonstrator, aimed at heavy helicopters.
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Aircraft

Saudi Ministry Orders Airbus C295W Airlifters

Kingdom previously bought the smaller CN235 transport.
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Aircraft

Leasing Groups Buy More of Boeing's Max

AerCap led off Boeing’s Paris Air Show business on June 16 with an order for 100 737 Max 8s.
Aircraft

Korean Air Signs Up for Airbus A320neo Club

Japan’s Peach Aviation is buying A320s and Eva Air will get A330-300s
Training and Workforce

If You Simulate It, Will They Come?

Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
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Training and Workforce

Grob To Train U.S. Army Fixed-wing Aircrew

Grob’s G 120TP trainer has been selected as part of CAE’s contract to train U.S. Army fixed-wing pilots.
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Avionics

L-3 Extends Underwater Beacon Life, Highlights ADS-B Transponders

In addition to introducing a new 90-day underwater locator beacon, L-3 is helping operators meet the upcoming ADS-B mandate.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce, Liebherr Join To Develop Power Gearbox

UltraFan engine is a geared design based on technology that could be ready for service in 2025.
Training and Workforce

FAA Looks To Boost Training Device Hour Credits

The agency is seeking to raise the number of hours such devices can contribute to an instrument rating.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Approaching Fleet Milestone

The all-Bombardier business jet operator is about to add its 50th aircraft
Aircraft

Boeing Launches BBJ Max 9 With First Order

A year after adding the BBJ Max to its product line, Boeing has notched the first sale of the 9 variant.
Aircraft

Dassault's Falcon 8X Wows the Crowds in Paris

As part of its public debut, the French airframer's new flagship took part in the show's daily flying display.
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Safety

Airbus Helicopters AS350 Accidents Highlighted in TSB Report

After a series of ice ingestion accidents, Canada's Transportation Safety Board looks to initiate an inlet design review to prevent mishaps in winter.
Aircraft

Boeing’s Commercial Programs On Time, SVP Fancher says

Deliveries of the 737 MAX, 787-10 and 777X are scheduled to begin in 2017, 2018 and 2020, respectively.
Accidents

Growing Aero Sekur Adds Helicopter Flotation System

The new flotation system is for AgustaWestland A139, AW169 and AW189 helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

GE, Lufthansa Sign MoU for New Engine Overhaul Venture

JV to service GEnx-2B and GE9X engines starting in 2018.
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Avionics

Elbit Enhances Safety with BrightNite

Elbit Systems has introduced a new system that provides pilots of utility helicopters with the same kind of DVE capability as attack helicopter crews.
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Engines

Alcoa Expands Capabilities as OEM Needs Change

Alcoa is investing in new hot isostatic pressing equipment.
Avionics

IAI Expands Heron TP Sensor Options

IAI’s high-definition M-19HD sensor turret it now compatible with the company’s Heron TP large UAV.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Integrating Spares Supplies is Key To Growth, Says Satair

Through its integrated services, Satair handles all aspects of spares management for operators and suppliers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Boeing Showcases China Airlines 777 with Taiwan-style Interior

Cabin designer Ray Chen refers to “sophisticated minimalism.”
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Aircraft

Commuter Air Technology Offers Composite King Air Props

New composite propellers will improve the performance of King Airs.
Engines

Engine Alliance Prepares GP7200 Upgrade Kit

The planned upgrade kit for the GP7200 will further improve mission fuel burn
Aircraft

Boeing To Roll Out Max by Year-end

Boeing CEO Ray Conner also reported that the Max continues to meet all its performance expectations.
Engines

Engine Alliance Prepares GP7200 Upgrade Kit

The planned upgrade kit for the GP7200 will further improve mission fuel burn
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Aircraft

Boeing To Roll Out Max by Year-end

Boeing CEO Ray Conner also reported that the Max continues to meet all its performance expectations.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky's Auto Rig Approach Gets EASA Nod

Operator praises safety, reliability of S-92 optional system
Aircraft

Optionally-piloted LHD Gains First Order

Company already has its first order and a pre-series batch of the aircraft is under construction.
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Aircraft

ATR Adds To Its Paris Sales Total

ATR took in 46 firm orders and 35 options worth about $2B at Paris Air Show.
Aircraft

Airbus gets 128 more neos on the board

Avianca has joined other airlines that have ordered Airbus neo narrowbodies at this year’s Paris show.