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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.

UTAS Highlights Smart Aircraft Solutions

OEMs and operators are using the company's technologies to improve performance of next generation and legacy fleets

Bizjet Market Mimicking 'Lost Decade,' Analyst Says

Business jet deliveries are anticipated to remain largely flat over the next several years, but still at rates that are double that two decades earlier.
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Avionics

Canada Validates Sikorsky CRT Display Replacement STC

The STC approval for DAC International involves the form fit replacement of aging Honeywell ED-800 units with the Esterline CMA-6800 in the S-76B/C.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall Named as Preferred CFM56-7B Parts Provider

The deal betweent GE Aviation and the Boeing subsidiary will help support the more than 150 BBJ operators worldwide.
Aircraft

LM Boosts Hercules Program With Civil Order, New SOF Version

The LM-100J on display at Paris has a launch customer, and a new international version for special missions was also announced.
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Regulations and Government

FAA, UK In Talks on Post-Brexit Aviation Repercussions

The FAA is already engaged in technical discussions with the UK Department of Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority about specific steps.
Regulations and Government

SAE Working on Electric Airplane Standards

Professional Engineering Association created its first consensus driven standard for aviation one century ago
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Logs Sales to LCI and Sino-US

The value of the combined orders for new Leonardo helicopters adds up the $231 million.
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Regulations and Government

House, Senate Bills To Ease GA Airport Funding Access

Companion bills introduced in House and Senate have gained broad support from airports, states and business and general aviation groups.
Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck's Swept-blade Props Earn Another STC

Argentina becomes the 37th country to grant approval for the Seattle-based company's advanced design propellers for the King Air B300 series
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Aircraft

Typhoon Gears Up for Brimstone Firing

Eurofighter is shortly to begin firing tests with the MBDA Brimstone weapon, a key part of the process of transferring Tornado capability to the Typhoon
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Training and Workforce

Gulf Aviation Training Event Taps Host

David Studden of the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies to moderate day-long seminar on pilot training challenges in the Middle East.
Aircraft

French Company Signs LOI For Lockheed Martin's Hybrid Airship

A second potential buyer for the innovative transporter has emerged, but there is still no firm order for the LMH-1
Maintenance and Modifications

Cathay Pacific to Use Honeywell's Aircraft Maintenance Program

GoDirect Connected Maintenance predicts when mechanical parts need to be fixed or replaced.
Aircraft

Another Big Day of Business at Paris

Several billion dollars in sales as orders and commitments continue to flow
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gill Battery OK'd for Airbus EC135/145 Helicopters

The manufacturer received an FAA PMA for its new 7000 Series Lead-Acid Battery.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Lazard Exec Sees Growing M&A Opportunities

After record-breaking years in 2015 and 2016, the jury is still out on the amount of aerospace M&A that will take place in 2017.
Maintenance and Modifications

Satair Targets Single-aisle Market for Laser Protection Product

A320 seen as initial platform.
Aircraft

New Life for an Old Classic

Antonov and its Saudi partners have engaged leading U.S. and European suppliers to create a throroughly modern version of the An-32

Norsk and Spirit Strengthen Titanium Bond

Norwegian additive manufacturing pioneer and U.S. aerosctructures company will collaborate on titanium parts production.
FBOs

Simon Pryce To Depart BBA Aviation at End of June

Pryce was credited with leading a transformation of BBA Aviation during his 10 years as CEO.
FBOs

FBO Riga Gets a Boost from Satcom Direct

Through a marketing deal, the global inflight connectivity provider has sponsored the upgrade to the Latvian service provider's crew facilities
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Airbus Racer is Latest Clean Sky Milestone

EU program aims to boost aircraft fuel efficiency while reducing emissions and noise
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Aircraft

Embraer Logs Further E-Jets Orders

The Brazilian manufacturer's commercial aircraft backlog now stands at about $3 billion.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bizav MRO Veteran Skip Madsen Passes Away

Madsen held senior level posts with several large business aviation organizations, including Signature, TechnicAir, Landmark, Jet Aviation and Duncan.

'Aerospace 4.0' to Feature at Farnborough

Farnborough International has launched the 2018 show with details of new developments and a focus on current aerospace trends

SpiceJet Orders Up to 50 Bombardier Q400s

Their letter of intent includes 25 Q400s and purchase rights on an additional 25 aircraft.
Aircraft

Boom Order Book Up To 76, CEO Says

Supersonic airliner, on track for 2023 debut, has five customers
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Still Taking Names for Drone Registry after Court Ruling

The agency is considering legal or legislative options after a federal appellate court said its registry for drone hobbyists is unlawful.
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