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Emirates Closes on A350/787 Decision

Gulf carrier is expected to decide if it will still go for A350 after cancelling its original order in 2014.
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Aircraft

Russia's New Generation Narrowbody Is On a Roll

New narrowbody’s rollout a source of prestige for Kremlin.
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Aircraft

Embraer Touts ‘Maturity’ of E2 Program

Embraer has invested in new test facilities and altered some of the supply chain and suppliers for the E2, but it will handle the same as an E1
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Rotorcraft

Bell, Mag, Unveil Luxe Interior For Relentless

“Grandeur” features the latest advances in ergonomic design and high-end furnishings in a large, highly customizable cabin.
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Engines

CFM Prepares Leap Support Network

Increasing time on wing means engines need a robust support network that can act fast. CFM is preparing to provide that for Leap engines.
Aircraft

U.S. Pavilion Shows Breadth and Depth of Industry

More than 220 companies showcase their goods and services; new seminar series, “The Hub,” debuts at the pavilion.
Rotorcraft

Bell Advances Next Generation Tiltrotor Development

The Bell Helicopters V280 is being prepared for a first flight in September 2017.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Says Progress Good With New Trent for A350-1000

Feeding back technology into the Trent XWB-84 model will also create an improved “EP variant of that for future A350-900s.
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Engines

GE9X On Course Flight Testing In 2017

Ground testing has started of the first 100,000-pound-thrust GE9X turbofan, which is the largest-ever commercial aircraft engine.

High-Powered Microwave Weapons Note Quite Ready

New contracts have been issued, but maturity of a technology that can disable computer systems is debated.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Eyes ‘Expedited’ Flight Test Schedule

Japanese manufacturer’s long-delayed regional jet but flight testing is starting again in earnest this summer around the U.S and in Japan.
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Army Develops Apache ‘Version 6’ Update

Technology insertions by 2018 will improve the AH-64E’s fire-control radar, increase interoperability with unmanned aircraft.
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Elta Offers Wide Variety Of ISTAR Solutions

A rare glimpse of Israeli company’s special mission aircraft capabilities was had at a recent conference.
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Aircraft

ATR Ramps Up U.S. Marketing Effort

Demonstration tour takes turboprop to nine cities across North America
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Aircraft

Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s M-346 Jet Trainer Maneuvers Over Farnborough

Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s M-346 Jet Trainer Maneuvers Over Farnborough
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Aircraft

F-35B Shows Its Mettle to Britain’s Top Military Brass at RIAT Show — AINtv Express

F-35B Shows Its Mettle to Britain’s Top Military Brass at RIAT Show — AINtv Express
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Aircraft

Farnborough International Airshow 2016 Highlights Preview

Farnborough International Airshow 2016 Highlights Preview
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Rafael Touts Range of Missile Solutions

Israeli company’s missile expertise is a legacy of a troubled region and the need for robust defense, but exports are also a key focus.
Training and Workforce

CAE Announces $77 Million In New Defense Contracts

Agreements include new work and extensions of current support for rotorcraft pilot training and fixed-wing maintenance.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Rafael Tackles Drone Menace

Small drones have become a major threat to military/security forces and high-value targets. Drone Dome has been developed to defeat them.
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Training and Workforce

Marcel Dassault Honored by French Air Force

Only the most accomplished in French aviation are recognized in this way.

AIA Promotes Global Partnerships, U.S. Presence

AIA promotes global partnerships, U.S. presence.
Aircraft

Alcoa Says Bring On Those Aerospace Materials Challenges

U.S. company has always led the way in aluminum for aerospace but it is investing heavily in additive manufacturing and other “disruptive” technology.
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Aircraft

Boeing Confronts Challenges of 777 Automation Push

Company says delays in transition to FAUB won’t threaten 777X EIS schedule, however.
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Aircraft

AIN Boeing Centennial

This year, Boeing Aircraft is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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Avionics

Duncan Aviation, ACSS Partner on NXT-700 AML STCs

The STC will enable ADS-B OUT transponder upgrades for a variety of business jet types.
Engines

Vision Strategy Conceives Engines For The 2030s

Under its Vision program, Rolls-Royce is working on its future Advance and UltraFan engine technologies.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Trent-1000 TEN Development On Track

For the new longer, shorter-range 787, the UK engine maker will provide the TEN engine, a Trent 1000 using XWB tech.
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Aircraft

Rolls-Royce “pretty active” with Trent 7000

The Trent 7000 powerplant for the Airbus A330 Neo represents “a pretty active program,” says Rolls-Royce customer marketing head Peter Johnston.
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