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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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Leonardo Will Work Better Together Than Finmeccanica

The Italian aerospace group formerly known as Finmeccanica says the company will effectively operate following its reorganization under the name Leonardo.
Accidents

Red Arrows Will Not Perform Display at Farnborough

Following the Shoreham Airshow crash last August, the Red Arrows will not perform their acrobatic display at Farnborough.
Rotorcraft

RAF Benson CAE Heli Training Facility Enhanced

CAE has further enhanced the helicopter training facility at RAF Benson
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Aircraft

Airbus Considers Larger 330neo

Competing With Boeing’s 787 is one reason Airbus is looking at a larger A330neo, which it launched at the last Farnborough show in 2014.
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Avionics

ADS-B Prices Drop Again For Light Aircraft Owners

NavWorx and Avidyne announced price cuts for their ADS-B products to help stimulate upgrades.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Announces European Expansion Plan

Surf Air's new European service begins in the fall, and flights will be flown by TAG Aviation (UK).
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Book Review: Enter the Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America

There is nowhere you can find the curious and circuitous story about the civil use of unmanned aircraft, except in this new non-fiction book.
Aircraft

Predator B UAV To Get European ELINT System

Raytheon’s German subsidiary will provide a radar-detecting and locating sensor.
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Aircraft

Airbus Expands And Refines Air-to-Air Refueling

Automatic system is on the way, as well as a kit for the C295. Meanwhile, a solution to the A400M helicopter problem is being explored.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus HForces Civil Helicopters Into Military Roles

Company claims generic weapons system will provide affordable solutions.
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Cyber Warfare Episode Plays Out in Court Case

Two-Year Legal Saga Of Chinese Cyber Hack Of U.S. Military Aircraft May Be Ending
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Aircraft

Leibherr’s China Landing Gear Plant Approved

The company is now approved to manufacture landing gear for Chinese aircraft programs.
Aircraft

Consultant Adds Software To Help Airlines Stay Profitable

Seabury advises and supports airlines dealing with issues such as fleet optimization and network planning.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

British Trio Offer Airport Defense Against Drones

AUDS system has been tested by U.S. government and is now to be tested by the FAA.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saab Keeps Hand in Unmanned Systems

UMS Skeldar stake has helped Saab keep a stake in unmanned systems while focusing on Gripen export customers.
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NBAA Flight Attendants and Flight Technicians Conference 2016

Flight attendants and flight technicians from all over the world gathered to exchange ideas and concerns about their segment of corporate aviation.
Aircraft

F-35 Unit Cost To Go Below $100 Million, Maker Says

Talks to conclude new production contracts are still not done, but movement on price is going in the right direction.
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Farnborough International Preview

The biennial Farnborough Air Show will take place in mid-July, with the F-35 expected (yet again) to make its debut.
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Charter & Fractional

K.C. Firm Takes Majority Interest in Executive AirShare

The father-and-son investment firm became involved with Executive AirShare in 2013 as a shareowner.

UBS Bizjet Market Index Flatlines at Low Level

Latest monthly business jet market index remains at 29, its lowest level since early 2009.
Aircraft

AW609 Civil Tiltrotor Program Likely Facing More Delays

Italian media outlets report that Italian prosecutors impounded a test AW609 as part of their investigation into the October 30 crash of AC2.
Regulations and Government

U.S Lawmakers Reach Compromise on FAA Extension

Measure, which extends FAA's operating authority through Fiscal Year 2017, leaves out ATC privatization, but also certification, regulatory reforms.
Accidents

One Fatal Bizjet Accident Blemishes 1H16 Safety Record

The business turboprop segment worldwide witnessed fewer fatalities in the comparable time periods.