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Hong Kong Leasing Company Orders 70 A320/321neos

Hong Kong Aviation Capital's deal for Airbus A320neos is worth around $7.2 billion.
Engines

Unison Helps Turbine Engines Acclimate to New Regulatory Constraints

The Acclimate ignition system features solid-state electronics, with exciter performance that can vary depending on specific requirements.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Serbia Gets Hourly Cost Maintenance From AJW Aviation

AJW Aviation is building a network of support hubs in Eastern Europe to provide greater support and minimize AOG situations.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 Makes First Run

The turbofan’s increased thrust is obtained by a combination of new high-temperature turbine technology, a larger core and advanced fan aerodynamics.
Avionics

Transatlantic Tie-Up to Boost Fighter Recce

Selex will adapt its Seaspray 7500 radar to fit in the center third of the pod that houses the UTC Aerospace Systems DB-110 on fighter aircraft.
Engines

EPI Ramps Up A400M Engine Production

No major in-service issue so far, manufacturer of TP400 says.
Aircraft

UAC says MC-21 on schedule at Farnborough

Planned Russian single aisle airliner features wide body and composite wings.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Predator XP Makes Maiden Flight

The XP is fitted with GA-ASI’s Lynx multi-mode radar, high-definition electro-optical video and automatic identification system.
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Engines

Pratt’s PW1100G To Gain 2-percent Fuel Burn Improvement

The PurePower engine family has completed nearly 10,000 hours and 19,000 cycles of full engine testing, including 1,400 hours of flight time.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Selects Eaton’s EBU for Trent XWB-97

Eaton will be responsible for the Trent XWB-97 low-pressure fuel system, starter air system, thermal anti-icing system, engine bleed air system and more.
ATC

Terma De-Clutters Wind Farms from ATC Radar

Danish company Terma’s Scanter 4002 radar mitigates against the unwanted clutter from wind turbines that appears on air traffic and other radars.
Aircraft

Liebherr-Aerospace Bets on R&D for Future Success

Exhibit highlights landing gear of Bombardier’s CSeries, a wingtip brake for the Airbus A350 XWB and a cooling pack for the Comac C919.
Rotorcraft

Aircraft Segments Boost Revenues, Profits at Textron

Second-quarter revenues at Textron Aviation, which includes Cessna and Beechcraft, climbed $623 million year-over-year to $1.18 billion.
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Charter & Fractional

Royal Jet Postpones Bizjet Replacement Order

Company said the Boeing BBJ Max and Airbus ACJneo are facing stiff competition from a bizliner version of the Bombardier CSeries.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Sabena Selects Collins Venue Cabin-management System for BBJ

The updated BBJ cabin will feature HD monitors and digital audio throughout the aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Obtains IS-BAO Certification

Extensive audit included the provider’s safety management system, organization, standard operating procedures, training programs and flight operations.
Regulations and Government

NASA’s Callback Safety Publication Turns 35

Capt. Rex Hardy, a decorated U.S. naval aviator and test pilot, created the publication in 1979.
Aircraft

Shock and Awe: Warplanes Wow the Farnborough Show Crowds

Shock and Awe: Warplanes Wow the Farnborough Show Crowds
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Avionics

Get a Pilot's Eye View of the F-35 Head-Up Display

Get a Pilot's Eye View of the F-35 Head-Up Display
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Web Extra: Newest TBM Features Sports Car Swagger

Single-engine turboprop gets sporty upgrade.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Web Extra: Gulfstream G650ER Offers Comfortable Cabin

Gulfstream set out to give customers refined interiors and appointments.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Web Extra: More Personalization Options for Hermes EC135

The EC135T3/P3 variant will be offered with enhanced personalization from the fashion house.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Web Extra: Hushed Avanti Sports New Interior

Improved performance is not the only offering on the Piaggio Avanti EVO.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Web Extra: Wheels Up Citations Get Custom Refurb

Cessna will provide the interior on the program’s Citation Excels and XLSes.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Web Extra: Rockwell Collins Venue and Tailwind Available for Retrofit

Rockwell Collins unveiled two key cabin systems retrofit programs at EBACE.
Aircraft

Kobe Steel Forges A350 Gear Win

Japan-based Kobe is to provide titanium landing gear forgings for the new Airbus twin-jet.