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Training and Workforce

If You Simulate It, Will They Come?

Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
Avionics

IS&S Helps Airlines with NextGen Gear-up

Airlines and business jet operators can upgrade to NextGen capabilities by installing IS&S displays.
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Rotorcraft

Slowed by Supply Chain, Bell 525 Nears First Flight

Ground testing of the new “super medium” twin continues, while Bell Helicopter proceeds with development of the 505 light single.
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Meets With NATA Members Over ATC Reform

Shuster discussed his independent ATC plan with NATA members during the association's newly formatted four-day Aviation Business Conference.
Aircraft

Sagem and DCI Offer Turnkey Surveillance Solution

Sagem and French defense services agency DCI will jointly offer Diamond twins and Patroller UAVs outfitted with Sagem's surveillance equipment
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Aircraft

Two New Teams Formed To Compete for JStars Recap

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman announce partners, joining Boeing as bidders for new radar surveillance jets.
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Regulations and Government

New Texas Law Provides Relief on Certain Leasing Taxes

NBAA pushed for bill after members were subject to audits that led to contradictory interpretations over leasing agreements and new taxes.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force’s T-X Requirements Test the Field

The field of potential contenders has been adjusted as industry awaits a formal request for proposals.
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Aircraft

Wizz Air Order Takes Airbus Show Business to $57 Billion

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air is to buy at least 110 Airbus A321neo narrow bodies.
Avionics

UTC offers flight-tracking solution with aircraft interface device

UTC added its name to the list of suppliers offering solutions for ICAO's 15-minute tracking recommendation.
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Training and Workforce

Lockheed Martin Targeting Commercial Simulation Market

American management team and techniques injected into Netherlands acquisition by U.S. aerospace giant.
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Disruptor SRx Provides Smart Electronic Warfare

Having recently acquired Exelis, Harris Corporation is working hard to bring a new electronic warfare capability to market
Aircraft

Airbus Confident Sales Levels Can be Sustained

Executives try to put positive spin on A380 economy seat shrink.
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Aircraft

Avanti Evo Signs Up Charter Operators

Piaggio makes two more sales of the Avanti Evo twin pusherprop at the Paris Air Show.
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Rafael Demonstrates The Pixel Revolution

Israeli company leverages electro-optical expertise for sensor-to-shooter engagement that does not rely on GPS.
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Aircraft

Cebu Pacific is Launch Customer For High Density ATR

Cebu Pacific is buying up to 20 ATR 72-600s, and Braathens will get up to 15.
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France Chosen as Feature Country For Singapore Show

Organiser of Singapore Airshow says that the February 2016 event will be even better than 2014.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Shooting Down Drones with Laser

Dramatic rise in small drones for civilian use has also introduced a new threat to political and other public figures.
Aircraft

Textron AirLand’s Scorpion Makes Le Bourget Debut

The joint venture said it will show the light attack jet to multiple European air forces on its current visit.
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IAI Unveils UHF Radar

IAI’s Elta division has developed a UHF radar building block that can be used singly for mobile applications.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s Sinnett Addresses Cost Fundamentals of New Midsize Airliner

Fuel economy, maintenance costs and training costs are top considerations.
Aircraft

Ruag to restart Do228 production

Popularity of the Do228 in special mission roles has led to a restarting of the old Fairchild Dornier production line at Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany.
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Malaysia is a Typical Battleground for the Euro-Canards

Wasteful international competition continues between the Eurofighter, Gripen and Rafale
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Engines

GE Aviation and Woodward Combine Fuel Systems Expertise

New joint venture involves fuel systems for GE commercial aircraft engine lines.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airborne Concept offers air-droppable, electric UAV

Target applications for the ‘Drop n’ Drone’ are special military missions, and relief efforts.
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Aircraft

Flaris LAR 1 VLJ To Be Powered by Williams FJ33-5A

Prototype was originally fitted with a 1,460-pound-thrust Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F.
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Aircraft

Alenia Pitches M-345 As New French Basic Trainer

The French air force is looking to buy between 20 and 25 basic trainers.
Aircraft

Dart Jet Introduces Modular Trainer

UK company Dart Jet has schemed a new modular concept for training aircraft.
Rotorcraft

NH Industries Presents Award to French Army for NH90 Deployment

NH90 pilot reflects on Barkhane operation in Mali.
Aircraft

Volga-Dnepr Boosts 747-8 with 20-ship Freighter Deal

Russian cargo carrier Volga-Dnepr plans to expand its fleet with twenty freighter versions of the widebody.