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Rolls Preps A350-1000’s Big Trent XWB-97 for Tests on A380 FTB

The XWB -84 has entered service so focus is shifting to -97 for the even bigger Airbus A350-1000.

Ever-Evolving Renton Factory Readies for Boeing 737 Max

New automated processes are helping Boeing create what it believes will be the most efficient aircraft production facility in the world.

TV Signals Could Become a Radar Alternative

TV signals can pinpoint aircraft accurately enough to meet the standard ATC separation requirements, according to a recent study.

Bombardier Commercial Boss Looks To Set Record Straight on CSeries

The CSeries program is accelerating away from delays as new boss Fred Cromer seems to improve its image.

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AgustaWestland Delivers AW139 to Ivory Coast

Latest delivery to Ivory Coast brings African total beyond 60, and worldwide sales close to 900.

Dassault Still Hopeful For Full Indian Rafale Deal

Production is being adjusted to accommodate export orders from Egypt and Qatar; other sales prospects discussed.

Venyo Set To Announce FTD Launch Customers

Certification of pilot training device for Boeing 737 NG is planned for this year.

Training and Workforce

Robotic Automation Is Key to 777X Production Transition

Boeing’s fuselage automated upright build program is central to its plans to automate 777 production.

Europe Advances Research of RPAS Airspace Integration

French studies are investigating how remotely piloted aircraft can be integrated into the air traffic management system.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Sikorsky To Add Black Hawk to Autonomy Program

Modified S-76 has logged more than 75 hours of flight testing, including autonomous zone selection and landing.

After Record Ramp-Up, Boeing Fine-Tunes 787 Production

Boeing is expanding 787 production rates at two facilities.

Buoyed by Banner Year, French Industry still Struggling with Recruitment

Finding enough production workers to accommodate the ramp-up is critical but tricky, Gifas says

Boeing Programs Reaping Rewards of Corporate Revamp

U.S. manufacturer says programs are “on track” after revamp based on new design philosophy, and greater commonality.

Raytheon Pushes Long-Range Missile Defense with SM-3 Missiles, TPY-2 Radars

The radar has been cleared for export in a forward-basing mode, and the missiles are attracting international interest, says Raytheon.

GE9X Speeds Toward Latest ‘Toll Gate’

The new GE90 for the Boeing 777X will be 10 percent more efficient than current models, thanks to new materials currently under test.

Russia and China Push for Next-Gen Widebody

Russia’s UAC and China Comac and Avic have forged an alliance with the support of the countries’ respective governments.

TagBin RFID Systems Now Includes Live Data Feed

Radio frequency identification tags can now include live data to improve inventory control systems.

Europe Approves Archangel’s Low-cost ADAHRS Solutions

EASA has granted a technical standard order to Archangel’s air data attitude heading reference system.

Rockwell Collins Demos Pro Line Fusion for Helicopters

Paris Air Show visitors can sample the touchscreen displays of the Pro Line Fusion helicopter flight deck.

Châteauroux Airport Vies for More Maintenance Business

This airport in central France offers MRO, freight, pilot training and fireman training.

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