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BAE Develops Laser Air Speed Sensor

The Laser Air Speed Sensing Instrument (LASSI) is on display at Farnborough Airshow.

Bravo Industries Orders 10 LM-100J

The Brazilian logistics group will use the commercial aircraft for cargo delivers once it receives FAA certification in 2018.

Raytheon Touts T-100 Jet as a Full Training Solution

Raytheon is pitching its T-100 proposal for the U.S. Air Force’s jet trainer replacement program as a robust training solution—with a jet attached.

Mubadala-Solvay Venture Will Provide Composites for Boeing 777X

Plans call for the 50/50 joint venture to supply prepreg composite materials for the empennage and floor beams of the 777X beginning in 2021.

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Elbit Advances with Hercules Upgrades

The new system includes a large HUD that shows video imagery with flight and navigation symbology overlaid in 2D and 3D.

Silk Ways Signs to Lease Antonov An-124 Freighter

Azerbaijan’s Silk Way is leasing the An-124 from Ilyushin Finance Co.

Martin Baker Has Fix for F-35 Seat Safety Issue

Low-speed ejection testing in 2015 revealed an increased risk of neck injury for lightweight.

Training and Workforce

Breathing Sensors and Smart Compressors

Sensors assess and record the pilot’s breathing to detect that sufficient oxygen is being delivered, guarding against hypoxia.

EasyJet A320s to Get Thales/ACSS T3CAS

T3CAS incorporate collision and terrain avoidance capability.

Lightweight EW Protection for UAVs

Elbit Systems and Sigint–Elisra have developed a very lightweight self-protection/jamming system particularly suited to unmanned air vehicles.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Hurkus Trainer Good to Go

Turkish type approved by EASA.

Ruag Touts New-build Do228 Turboprops

Swiss manufacturer breathes new life into a long-successful airframe design.

Maintenance and Modifications

Crane Announces SmartStem Win

Mix of military and commercial deals enhance bottom line as it also signs AAT as distributor.

Maintenance and Modifications

MB Aerospace Acquires Poland’s Vac-Aero

Plans call for the business to remain at its two current sites and assume the brand name MB Aerospace Technologies Poland.

Maintenance and Modifications

Click Bond Reveals Lightweight Screw

The LoMas hollow steel screw, lighter than equivalent titanium screws, is kicking off a range of lightweight components from Click Bond.

Maintenance and Modifications

Nordam Adds New Product to its Airbus Portfolio

Airbus has awarded Nordam a contract to manufacture a part that supports the A350-1000’s cargo floor.

LM-Armed Black Hawk Made in Poland

Lockheed Martin’s acquisition of Sikorsky has led to a version of the Black Hawk helicopter with mostly LM weaponry.

ARSA Warns of 'Backroom Deal' in FAA BIll

The association is objecting to measures involving mandatory drug and alcohol testing and background checks.

Regulations and Government

FAA Scales Back Proposed Airport SMS Rule

Originally proposed in 2010, the new rule will tighten its focus on the airports, involving approximately half the number originally considered.

Continued Success for Unison

Unison has won contracts with Dubai-based Emirates, and Safran of France.

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