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GE9X Technology Validated As Program Gathers Pace

GE names partners for Boeing 777X powerplant as testing proves performance goals.
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Sales Soar For Twin Otter OEM

The Viking Air Twin Otter Series 400 is selling well, while a new full flight simulator is being built to train pilots in water and land operations.
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Embraer and Saab Join Forces for F-X2 and Beyond

Embraer and Saab announced on Friday a memorandum of understanding to partner in delivering the program for the Brazilian air force.
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MRJ Mockup at Farnborough As Program Heads To Finish Line

Long delayed regional jet is on track for first flight next year.
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Airbus Fails to Dampen Expectations For A330neo Launch

It seems to be a question not of if but of when Airbus will confirm that it will develop a new, updated version of the A330, with a new engine.
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Bombardier Plans to Get CSeries Back on Track

An engine failure with a Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine in May could has strained Bombardier’s CSeries testing and delivery schedule.
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Pratt Confirms Oil Leak Caused CSeries Engine Failure

The engine company validates a fix for PW1500G.
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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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Crane Lands A Pair Of Power Conversion Deals

High-technology specialist will support the Mars 2020 rover and Embraer E-Jet E-2 programs.
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Denroy Plastics Extends Typhoon Ties

The Eurofighter contract adds further components to the ones already supplied by Denroy, which now provides 180 separate parts for the Typhoon.
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Citation X+ Makes Speedy Crossing To Europe

After a stop in Paris, Cessna’s recently certified Citation X+ arrived at the Farnborough Airshow.
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Aerostar Fits Split Scimitar First

Romania’s Aerostar has become the first independent MRO in Europe to install split-scimitar winglets on a Boeing 737.
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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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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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Airbus Gives Update On A350-1000

Airbus attempts to head off 777X threat with “on plan” A350-1000.
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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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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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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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New Discs Factory Cuts Production Time in Half

Rolls-Royce has introduced new manufacturing techniques at Washington facility.
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Snecma Plots Way To Open-rotor Engine

Development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service will factor in noise, airframe integration.
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Airbus Starts Training A350 Crews

Airbus is starting to fully engage with customers for the A350XWB as it nears first delivery to Qatar Airways toward the end of this year.
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A350XWB Cabin Customization Process

The European manufacturer hopes to limit cabin furnishing options for the twin-aisle A350XWB twinjet in order to keep final-assembly lines flowing.
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Airbus A350 Flight-test Logbook

Airbus expects to have received EASA type certification for the A350 by the end of September.
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CFM Leap Testing Now In Full Swing

Snecma and GE are multiplying test engines, while preparing for a sharp production ramp-up.
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