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Roketsan and Airbus Team to Arm C295W

The tie-up with Roketsan could add precision attack capability through the addition of laser-guided rockets, missiles and bombs.
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Aircraft

Norsk to Equip Titanium Factory

First industrial-scale Rapid Plasma Deposition plant for aerospace-grade titanium to be operational in New York state by the end of 2017

GKN Aerospace Honors Top Suppliers

SC Aerostar of Romania takes top award as premier supplier of the year

Barnbrook Systems Brings Rail Expertise to Aerospace

Barnbrook Systems will display its inflight refueling technology, BlueCube monitoring technology and more at Farnborough Airshow.
Engines

GE Debuts On-site “Collaboration Center”

Company can use data and analytics to help customers reduce operating costs, increase aircraft utilization and optimize revenue.
Avionics

Harris Busy Delivering F-16 EW Systems

Harris has completed deliveries of its ALQ-211(v)9 advanced integrated defensive electronic warfare system.
Aircraft

Avianca Brasil Refreshes Fleet With 62 A320neos

The agreement was signed by Avianca parent Synergy Aerospace Group with an estimated value of $6.6 billion.

Farnborough Organizer Supports Eurasia Airshow

The first edition of the new event, which is being supported by the Turkish government, will be staged from April 25 to 28, 2018 at Antalya Airport.
Engines

Engine Alliance Adds Overhaul Centers in Dubai and Singapore

Engine Alliance’s new engine overhaul centers in Dubai and Singapore will support GP7200 turbofans.
Aircraft

P&W, Rolls sign F-35 Support Pact

The companies will jointly provide technical support from RAF Marham.
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MBDA and Boeing Complete Successful Brimstone Trials from Apache

The question of what will arm the UK’s new Apaches has yet to be confirmed
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Aircraft

Ruili Order Extends Boeing’s Chinese Widebody Penetration

Order for six 787-9s worth an estimated $1.59 billion, as Boeing continued to build its BCF orderbook at Farnborough Airshow.
Training and Workforce

Giuseppe Giordo Named President and CEO of Aero Vodochody

Giuseppe Giordo was introduced as the new president and CEO of Aero Vodochody, the Czech maker of training and light combat jets.
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Aircraft

See the Future in the Show’s Innovation Zone

Display area hosts some two dozen research & technology organizations showcasing developments and capabilities that will shape tomorrow.
Security

Earth-i Helps Farnborough Run Smoothly

Unique three-word identifiers are applied to every 3m-square grid on the airfield and airshow site.
Training and Workforce

CAE Launches Second Phase of NextGen with AirAsia

This second phase will focus on the validation and refinement of the Next Generation Training System.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada Sign MOU with Antonov

P&WC will provide Antonov’s AN-132 program with a new version of the PW150A turboprop engine.

F-35 Packs a Punch

The Lockheed Martin F-35 can carry a large weapons load, combining internal and external stores.
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Engines

Continued Success for Unison

Unison has won contracts with Dubai-based Emirates, and Safran of France.
Aircraft

250th F-35 Fuselage Rolls Out

P&W and Rolls-Royce will work together at RAF Marham to support F135 engines and the LiftSystems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Nordam to Manufacture Major Structural Components of F-35

Through an agreement with Northrup Grumman, Nordam will produce three new components made of composite materials.
Aircraft

IAI Toasts 10th Shipset of Lightning II Wing Components

Contract calls for 811 pairs through 2034 valued at $2 billion.
Airports

FAA Scales Back Proposed Airport SMS Rule

Originally proposed in 2010, the new rule will tighten its focus on the airports, involving approximately half the number originally considered.
Engines

GE Preps To Manufacture Advanced Turboprop in Europe

Initially rated at 1,300 shp, future iterations of the ATP will range from 850 to 1,650 shp.
Regulations and Government

ARSA Warns of 'Backroom Deal' in FAA BIll

The association is objecting to measures involving mandatory drug and alcohol testing and background checks.
Aircraft

Liebherr Showcases Flight Control Products

German manufacturer touts environmentally friendly anti-corrosives, 3D printing, and electronic control components at its display.
Maintenance and Modifications

MB Aerospace Acquires Poland’s Vac-Aero

Plans call for the business to remain at its two current sites and assume the brand name MB Aerospace Technologies Poland.
Maintenance and Modifications

Click Bond Reveals Lightweight Screw

The LoMas hollow steel screw, lighter than equivalent titanium screws, is kicking off a range of lightweight components from Click Bond.

Nordam Adds New Product to its Airbus Portfolio

Airbus has awarded Nordam a contract to manufacture a part that supports the A350-1000’s cargo floor.
Rotorcraft

LM-Armed Black Hawk Made in Poland

Lockheed Martin’s acquisition of Sikorsky has led to a version of the Black Hawk helicopter with mostly LM weaponry.