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SureFly Solves eVTOL Battery Capacity Problem

Workhorse Group's SureFly aims to fly two passengers up to 70 miles at up to 70 mph.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sabena Technics Modifying French Navy Falcon 50s

The Sabena mod program involves cutting a hatch into the the Falcon 50's fuselage to allow dropping a rescue boat.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airborne Technologies Offers Airbus Helicopter Upgrades

The upgrades include a tactical workstation, video-stabilizing unit, hardware for a Wescam gimbal and searchlight and more.
Aircraft

India's Aequs Now a Global Aerospace Player

Aequs has acquired key aerospace suppliers in the U.S. and France to extend its reach and grow its opportunties in the industry.
Aircraft

Latécoère In Big Modernization Push As It Turns 100

The French company has improved its financial performance as it makes major investments to boost its production capability.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Raytheon Further Develops Multi-Mission Coyote UAS

Raytheon envisions the Coyote serving ISR, strike, swarming applications.
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Aircraft

Operation Inherent Resolve Takes its Toll on Air Forces

Airforces involved in the non-NATO airstrike campaign against ISIS are seeing success but tension is high with Russian/Syrian forces.
Aircraft

New-generation Prototype Leads Gripen Renaissance

Various nations are seen as prospects for the E/F Gripen model while Saab is still selling the C/D too.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Sees Big Data As Key to Future Training

Training systems integrator CAE is helping a number of air forces shape their future training through the greater use of connected simulators.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Starts Gearbox Load Tests For New Large Turbofans

The gearbox for the UltraFan will allow a more efficent engine that can be optimised with slower fan and faster turbine.
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Regulations and Government

USA Partnership Pavilion Promotes Cooperation

A celebration of 100 years of French and U.S. partnership in aviation is at the center of the newly rebranded U.S. Pavilion
Aircraft

After More Changes At the Top, Leonardo Seeks Equilibrium

Italy's Leonardo comes to the Paris Air Show with a new CEO in former banker Alessandro Profumo.
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Aircraft

Gifas Hails a Largely Strong 2016 For French Industry

French aerospace firms boosted balance sheets in 2016 due to their strong positions on leading civil and military programs.
Training and Workforce

Contractors Seek To Cut The Cost of Military Flight Training

Even leading air forces are opting to contract out some flight training provision.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s 737 Max 9 Airliner Performs Validation Flight at Paris Air Show 2017

Boeing’s 737 Max 9 Airliner Performs Validation Flight at Paris Air Show 2017
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Aircraft

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Performs Validation Flight at Paris Air Show 2017

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Performs Validation Flight at Paris Air Show 2017
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Aircraft

Airbus’s A400M Atlas Performs Validation Flight at Paris Air Show 2017

Airbus’s A400M Atlas Performs Validation Flight at Paris Air Show 2017
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin’s F-35A Performs Validation Flight at Paris Air Show 2017

Lockheed Martin’s F-35A Performs Validation Flight at Paris Air Show 2017
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Airlines

Sitaonair, Teledyne Team on Cellular Datalink Service

Development is the first step toward bringing new IP networks to aircraft for operational communications.
FBOs

Columbus Jet Joins the Paragon Network

The group, formed in 2011 now numbers 28 members in the U.S.
Airports

More Hours Equals More Operations at London Biggin Hill

The UK capital gateway has seen a boost in operations since it expanded its hours at the beginning of May.
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Fuel

Air BP Takes Over Fueling at Cape Town Airport

The new contract gives the global fuel provider fueling operations at nine South African airports.
Aircraft

GKN Touts Rocket Engine Nozzle Made by Additive Manufacturing

UK company displays AM-made aerospace parts, also announces research partnership with Oak Ridge National Lab in U.S.
Avionics

Esterline Showcases High Performance Avionics

In addition to Technology Demonstrator on display, U.S. company announces contracts with Airbus Helicopters and Pilatus
Aircraft

TrueNoord Set To Grow Following BlackRock Investment

Capital market funds bolster lessor's acquisition, financing strategies.
ATC

Thales Civil/Military Primary Radar Goes on Show

As the air traffic management industry moves towards primary en route surveillance, Thales displays its latest primary ATC radar
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerostar Close to Opening Iași Airport Facility

The company is close to closing a deal to open a four-bay MRO hangar for Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 classic and new generation overhauls.
Avionics

Pilots, Maintenance Chiefs, Beancounters Love Connected Aircraft

With as much as 844 terabits of data per 12 flight hours, there is great potential for big data to benefit modern aircraft operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Derco and StandardAero Team on F-16 Engine Repairs

Distribution deals for GDS C-130 seats, Lord products for military platforms also announced by US MRO
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AIA Releases 2017 U.S. Aerospace and Defense Report

According to the report, the industry supported 2.4 million jobs in 2016 and generated $872 billion in sales.