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Engines

Safran's Poland Factory Ramps Up Blade Production

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

AlixPartners Forecasts Trebling of Aerospace Revenue

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

Safran Eyes Launch Customer for 'E-Taxiing' at Farnborough

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

Thales Confident of Growth in Aerospace

French group has a diverse range of products, many of which will be demonstrated at Farnborough 2018.
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Air Transport and Defense Boost GIFAS, while Bizav Stagnates

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

Dassault Sees 'Timid Recovery' in Bizjet Market

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

Safran Mum on Silvercrest, Ramping Up on CFM Leaps

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

Safran on Pace for Multiple Certifications This Year

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

With New Name, Kopter Transitions Into Manufacturer

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

Airbus Helicopters H175 To Get New Cabin

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

Daher Expands Helicopter Business with Airbus

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

Airbus Delivers First Qatar A350-1000

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

Fresh Engine Troubles Tarnish Airbus’s Positive 2017 Financials

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

H160 Entry Into Service Slips to 2019

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

Airbus Helicopters Shuts Down H120 Production

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

France's GIFAS Has Strong Showing in Dubai

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

Safran Inaugurates Open-rotor Test Program

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

ATR Makes Case for Maintaining Output at 80 Airplanes

Order involving Silver Airways boosts prospects in U.S.
Aircraft

Daher Places New Emphasis on Service, Upgrades

With legislation opening the path for commercial service in Europe, sales floodgates could open wide.
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Dassault Working on Next Aircraft

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

Falcon Sales Boost Dassault First-half Results

Deliveries of Falcons increased by two to 17 in the first half, while order intake of new and pre-owned Falcons jumped by more than 25 percent.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Deer Jet 787-based 'Dream Jet' Wows Paris

Just after the Paris Air Show, China's bizav powerhouse displayed its newest bizliner for journalists
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First Forward Fuselage Section Delivered for Airbus's BelugaXL

Stelia Aerospace has handed over the upper forward fuselage section for the updated oversize transport
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Aircraft

Boeing France Positioned To Meet NMA Supplier Needs

Group’s partnerships with 14 main French suppliers already integral to 737 Max, 777X
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Aircraft

Rafale New Standard To Enhance Capabilities

French military procurement agency DCA has launched a broad program to study the next upgrade to the Dassault fighter.
Engines

AFI KLM E&M Joints Rolls-Royce CareNetwork

MRO announced at the Paris Air Show that it has joined the British engine manufaturer's aftermarket network.

Trappier Steps In as New Gifas President

Trappier does not see weakness in industry going forward.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Reveals 'Racer' Hybrid Helicopter

New helicopter will have various applications and has many international partners, though mainly European.
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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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Aircraft

Figeac's Growth Shows French Expertise Winning on World Stage

Figeac Aero, continues to achieve double-digit growth figures, as it expands its aerostructures manufacturing capability.