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India's MKU Broadens Global Reach

India’s MKU strengthens global business with German
Rotorcraft

Astronautics To Support Airbus Helicopters with AGCS

As Astronautics’ newest connectivity platform, AGCS will serve as a solution for the original equipment manufacturer’s production helicopters.
Aircraft

UTC Expands Smart Aircraft Ops Portfolio

REACh-compliant coatings and fiber optic sensing technology added to the company’s “ecosystem” of products and services.
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Aircraft

Ontic Continues Rapid Growth Through New Acquisitions

The company expects an announcement shortly on a deal involving Ultra Electronics, while it closes on latest P&WC acquisition at month's end.
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Aircraft

Liebherr Display Includes 777X Folding Wingtip Parts

German supplier showing range of air management, flight control and landing gear systems
Engines

GE Announces Partnerships with Passur and GECAS

While working with Passur to improve airline and airport reliability, GE will create an electronic database for the leasing market with GECAS.
Rotorcraft

Kaman Extends Production of K-Max Heavy-lift Helicopter

The manufacturer restarted production of the K-Max in 2015 for 10 helicopters; now it sees production running through at least 2019.
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Singapore Airshow Will See Impact of Disruptive Technologies

The Singapore Airshow comes around once again February 6-11, 2018.
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Aircraft

Bedek, Mexicana To Open 767 Conversion Site

Mexico City facility needed to meet demand, Bedek says.
Security

Saab to Increase Security for Australian Government

Saab Australia will introduce an integrated security system during 2017 and 2018, monitoring and identifying threats.
Aircraft

Headwinds Don't Dampen Boeing's Commercial Airplane Outlook

Forecast calls for 41,030 deliveries worth more than $6 trillion over 20 years
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Engines

P&W Takes Digitization Benefits to The Next Level

Engine maker Pratt & Whitney is stepping up its efforts to use digital technology throughout its manufacturing and aftermarket operations.
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

Activity-Based Intelligence Comes of Age in Modern Warfare

Geographic intelligence has emerged as a key tool as states battle new types of enemies.
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Safety

Vintage Fighters Put Ejection Seats To the Test

Ejection seat leader Martin-Baker keeps a pair of classic Gloster Meteor jets on its test team.
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Aircraft

Lord Says European Growth Strategy is Working

The U.S. company is continuing its path to become more active in the European aerospace supply chain.
Aircraft

New Chinese Fighters Tap Russian, U.S. Technology

It remains unclear how far Chinese fighter manufacturers Shenyang and Chengdu have progressed their respective FC/J-31 and J-20 designs.
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Engines

IAG Orders P&W GTF Engines for 47 A320neos

US OEM also announces EASA ETOPS approval, expansion of GTF service network
Aircraft

New Virb Adds 360-degree Capture

The device is Livestream capable.
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Avionics

Safran Unveils New-Generation Optical Sensor

The Euroflir 410 provides multispectral imaging from a variety of airborne platforms
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Aircraft

Daher Marks WWI Anniversary With TBM Livery

French manufacturer of single-engine turboprops has created special paint scheme to mark 100 years of America entering World War I.

House, Senate Gear Up for FAA Bills This Month

Full FAA reauthorization is anticipated to come before committee consideration in both the House and Senate later this month.
Avionics

Airbus Helicopters Picks Astronautics Datacom System

Helicopter operators will realize enhanced operational and safety benefits through real-time data access.
Aircraft

Airbus Negotiating To Reduce A400M Penalty Payments

The European countries that launched the airlifter are being asked to forgive late deliveries of aircraft and performance
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Aircraft

Tata, Lockheed Martin Agree on India F-16 Production

The agreement will allow India “to produce, operate and export F-16 Block 70” models.
Engines

LAH Engine Undertakes First Run; Ka-62 Engine Gets EASA Nod

Safran’s extensive helicopter engine range is set to receive a new member as the Arriel 2L2 begins ground running
Rotorcraft

Third Airbus H160 Gets Ready To Fly

Aircraft PT1 and PT2 are currently flying and collectively have accumulated 450 flight hours through last week.
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Organizers Happy With Show Attendance

The 2017 Salon du Bourget is the 52nd Paris Air Show
Aircraft

XTI Pushing TriFan 600 at Paris Airshow

The Tri-Fan 600 is a six-place design that features three ducted fans driven by a pair of 2,600-shp Honeywell HTS900 turboshaft engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sabena Technics To Add Third Toulouse Paint Shop

Added capacity will help company broaden customer base.