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New Life for an Old Classic

Antonov and its Saudi partners have engaged leading U.S. and European suppliers to create a throroughly modern version of the An-32
Maintenance and Modifications

Satair Targets Single-aisle Market for Laser Protection Product

A320 seen as initial platform.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Lazard Exec Sees Growing M&A Opportunities

After record-breaking years in 2015 and 2016, the jury is still out on the amount of aerospace M&A that will take place in 2017.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gill Battery OK'd for Airbus EC135/145 Helicopters

The manufacturer received an FAA PMA for its new 7000 Series Lead-Acid Battery.
Aircraft

Another Big Day of Business at Paris

Several billion dollars in sales as orders and commitments continue to flow
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Maintenance and Modifications

Cathay Pacific to Use Honeywell's Aircraft Maintenance Program

GoDirect Connected Maintenance predicts when mechanical parts need to be fixed or replaced.
Aircraft

French Company Signs LOI For Lockheed Martin's Hybrid Airship

A second potential buyer for the innovative transporter has emerged, but there is still no firm order for the LMH-1
Training and Workforce

Gulf Aviation Training Event Taps Host

David Studden of the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies to moderate day-long seminar on pilot training challenges in the Middle East.
Aircraft

Typhoon Gears Up for Brimstone Firing

Eurofighter is shortly to begin firing tests with the MBDA Brimstone weapon, a key part of the process of transferring Tornado capability to the Typhoon
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Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck's Swept-blade Props Earn Another STC

Argentina becomes the 37th country to grant approval for the Seattle-based company's advanced design propellers for the King Air B300 series
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Regulations and Government

House, Senate Bills To Ease GA Airport Funding Access

Companion bills introduced in House and Senate have gained broad support from airports, states and business and general aviation groups.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Logs Sales to LCI and Sino-US

The value of the combined orders for new Leonardo helicopters adds up the $231 million.
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Regulations and Government

SAE Working on Electric Airplane Standards

Professional Engineering Association created its first consensus driven standard for aviation one century ago
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Regulations and Government

FAA, UK In Talks on Post-Brexit Aviation Repercussions

The FAA is already engaged in technical discussions with the UK Department of Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority about specific steps.
Aircraft

LM Boosts Hercules Program With Civil Order, New SOF Version

The LM-100J on display at Paris has a launch customer, and a new international version for special missions was also announced.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall Named as Preferred CFM56-7B Parts Provider

The deal betweent GE Aviation and the Boeing subsidiary will help support the more than 150 BBJ operators worldwide.
Avionics

Canada Validates Sikorsky CRT Display Replacement STC

The STC approval for DAC International involves the form fit replacement of aging Honeywell ED-800 units with the Esterline CMA-6800 in the S-76B/C.
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Aircraft

New Chinese Fighters Tap Russian, U.S. Technology

It remains unclear how far Chinese fighter manufacturers Shenyang and Chengdu have progressed their respective FC/J-31 and J-20 designs.
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Aircraft

Lord Says European Growth Strategy is Working

The U.S. company is continuing its path to become more active in the European aerospace supply chain.
Safety

Vintage Fighters Put Ejection Seats To the Test

Ejection seat leader Martin-Baker keeps a pair of classic Gloster Meteor jets on its test team.
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Aircraft

Activity-Based Intelligence Comes of Age in Modern Warfare

Geographic intelligence has emerged as a key tool as states battle new types of enemies.
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ATC

Air Traffic Management Is High On Thales's R&D Agenda

Thales is working to boost air traffic management efficiency with new digital technology.
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Engines

P&W Takes Digitization Benefits to The Next Level

Engine maker Pratt & Whitney is stepping up its efforts to use digital technology throughout its manufacturing and aftermarket operations.
Aircraft

Headwinds Don't Dampen Boeing's Commercial Airplane Outlook

Forecast calls for 41,030 deliveries worth more than $6 trillion over 20 years
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bizav MRO Veteran Skip Madsen Passes Away

Madsen held senior level posts with several large business aviation organizations, including Signature, TechnicAir, Landmark, Jet Aviation and Duncan.
Security

Saab to Increase Security for Australian Government

Saab Australia will introduce an integrated security system during 2017 and 2018, monitoring and identifying threats.
Aircraft

Bedek, Mexicana To Open 767 Conversion Site

Mexico City facility needed to meet demand, Bedek says.
Rotorcraft

Kaman Extends Production of K-Max Heavy-lift Helicopter

The manufacturer restarted production of the K-Max in 2015 for 10 helicopters; now it sees production running through at least 2019.
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Engines

GE Announces Partnerships with Passur and GECAS

While working with Passur to improve airline and airport reliability, GE will create an electronic database for the leasing market with GECAS.
Aircraft

Liebherr Display Includes 777X Folding Wingtip Parts

German supplier showing range of air management, flight control and landing gear systems