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U.S. publishes roadmap for UAV operations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently published for comment a roadmap for the routine operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in U.S.

Pilot demand in Asia a boon for sim makers

Simulators and other training aids from Thales are set to help carriers in India and the Asia Pacific region meet the demand for pilots to fly the large nu

Raytheon, L-3 team on AESA demo

The advent of the active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar has not only dramatically improved the traditional capabilities of the radar, but has al

LHT meets soaring demand for landing gear overhaul

A surge in demand for landing gear overhaul has prompted Lufthansa Technik to form a division dedicated to the activity and consider adding shifts at its f

AeroVodochody faces ultimatum

Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody, founded in 1919, probably lays a fair claim to being the oldest airframer still active today.
Engines

P&W ‘laser focused’ on CFM56-3 parts campaign

In January, Pratt & Whitney achieved a major milestone in its campaign to become a certified supplier of spares for CFM International’s CFM56-3 turbofans w
Aircraft

Bombardier plans menu for aftermarket services

Bombardier’s business model for the C Series airliner family includes fleet management services along the lines of Boeing’s GoldCare program for the 787 th
Engines

ATR cashes in on turboprop revival

Avions de Transport Régional (ATR) is sharing in the booming regional market and the upswing in orders for short-haul turboprop aircraft, with this year al
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Engines

CFM’s LEAP56 studies shifting into high gear

CFM International, the engine manufacturing joint venture between General Electric and Snecma of France, is forging ahead with a range of advanced engine s

Finnair Trades on Great Circle Advantage

Finnair is a CFM customer with a very real but little-known success story, which is contributing in a major way to more efficient travel.