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The French industrial group reported strong growth in defense and security, but mediocre aerospace results.

Safran also is highlighting a series of new digital products.

Airbus predicts the rotorcraft market will grow 2 percent to 5 percent over the next few years, even if the oil and gas segment remains uncertain.

New eLog card will replace paper cards traditionally used to management components.

Ground testing began in February.

Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier has seen a slight recovery in the business aviation market.

The joint-venture engine maker sees its new-gen Leap surpass the CFM-56, as it works to resolves issues with the in-development Silvercrest.

The Franco-German SCAF/FCAS has received its first funding, while the nations' two propulsion powerhouses are joining forces to develop a new engine

Dassault canceled the Falcon 5X program in December and scrapped its contract with Safran over troubled Silvercrest turbofan that was to power the jet.

Subject to regulatory approval, the acquisition is expected to be finalized in the first half of next year.

The Poland plant is expected to turn out 180,000 Leap blades this year.

Consultant believes services and digitisation will drive the industry to grow rapidly over the next ten years.

Safran is aiming for a 2021/2022 entry into service date for the e-taxiing system.

French group has a diverse range of products, many of which will be demonstrated at Farnborough 2018.

Association expects to carry last year's growth into this year.

Dassault logged net orders for 41 Falcons last year, compared to 33 in 2016.

Teething delays affecting the Leap engines are behind it, says the company.

The engine maker is showcasing its new Arrano, Ardiden 3 and a mockup of the Aneto, alongside its venerable Arriel 2.

Formerly known as Marenco Swisshelicopter, Kopter has opened new facilities as it prepares for deliveries of the SH09.

Airbus Helicopters is planning an 18-passenger version of of the H175 with a cabin similar to that of the H225 Super Puma.

The company opened a faciity in Mexico in August 2017 to support the nearby Airbus Helicopters plant.

Though a few months late, the first delivery has Qatar's management excited with prospects for the future.

Challenges mount while net order count reaches 1,109 commercial airplanes

European rotorcraft OEM will focus on H135/H130 line of light singles.

Plans to deliver first example in late 2018 were thwarted by need to redesign some parts.

The group of French aerospace companies has long standing ties with the Gulf region.

Unshrouded engine technology could save up to 15 percent in fuel consumption.

Order involving Silver Airways boosts prospects in U.S.

With legislation opening the path for commercial service in Europe, sales floodgates could open wide.

Nothing has been revealed about the next Falcon jet under development, except that it will feature the latest technology.