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Engines

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 Makes First Run

The turbofan’s increased thrust is obtained by a combination of new high-temperature turbine technology, a larger core and advanced fan aerodynamics.

Boeing P-8 May Have Inside Track in UK, Eventually

Boeing and the U.S. Navy brought the P-8A Poseidon to Farnborough, complete with a part-British crew.
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BAE FBW To Power 777X Flight Controls

BAE Systems has teamed with Rockwell Collins for the 777X program’s fly-by-wire flight control system.

Noranco, UTC Ink Contract Extension at Farnborough

Parts maker to supply complex components to UTC for 10 more years.
Avionics

Transatlantic Tie-Up to Boost Fighter Recce

Selex will adapt its Seaspray 7500 radar to fit in the center third of the pod that houses the UTC Aerospace Systems DB-110 on fighter aircraft.

Second Quarter a Winner for ST Aerospace

ST Aerospace booked a substantial amount of business during the second quarter of 2014.
Engines

Unison Helps Turbine Engines Acclimate to New Regulatory Constraints

The Acclimate ignition system features solid-state electronics, with exciter performance that can vary depending on specific requirements.

Elbit To Implement Nicarnica’s Volcanic Ash Detection

Real-time imagery is supplied by two fast-sampling, imaging infrared cameras that are tuned to detect volcanic ash particles in airspace.

Airbus Joins Virginia Applied Research Center

CCAM member companies may collaborate on generic research and conduct proprietary research to create new manufacturing techniques and processes.

Airbus Joins U.S. Virginia Research and Technology Consortium

“Innovation, that’s how you grow, that’s how you diversify an economy,” said Governor Terry McAuliffe of Virginia.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Serbia Gets Hourly Cost Maintenance From AJW Aviation

AJW Aviation is building a network of support hubs in Eastern Europe to provide greater support and minimize AOG situations.

Boeing’s ‘lessons learned’ manifest themselves in 787-9, 777X

The company delivered Air New Zealand's first Dreamliner a month ahead of schedule.
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Aircraft

Hong Kong Leasing Company Orders 70 A320/321neos

Hong Kong Aviation Capital's deal for Airbus A320neos is worth around $7.2 billion.

Airbus Helicopters To Lead X3 Follow-on Research Effort

Helicopter maker downscales technology ambitions in the short term.
Aircraft

AW149 Ready to Hit International Market

The AW149 is ready to replace thousands of older helicopters in the eight-metric-ton class.
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Thundering Success for Taranis UCAV Demonstrator

Flight tests of the all-British UCAV demonstrator at 'secret' Australian location described

Airline Big Bucks Break Farnborough Show’s Sales Record

Aircraft and engine orders logged so far at the 2014 Farnborough show could be as high as $155 billion.
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Bombardier Converts Two Q400s, Gets LOI For Five CSeries

The Nok Air Q400 contract is valued at $66 million, and the CSeries sale, if exercised, is valued at $365 million.
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IAI Continues Its Expansion in Brazil

EAT and Avionics Services also signed an agreement to market and manufacture aircraft systems, UAVs, sensors and platform upgrades.

Czech L-39 Trainer To Be Revamped

Changes from the original version include a new wet wing, lighter structure, single-piece canopy, and modern cockpit.

BAE Systems Reveals New Combat Helmet and ‘Lite’ HUDs

BAE to provide Striker helmet, using NVGs, after development problems with the Elbit Systems/Rockwell Collins HMD that is integral to the F-35 cockpit.
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Aircraft

Flight Testing of A350 Targets September EASA Certification

Principal remaining elements include the maximum-energy rejected take-off (Merto) demonstration and long-range, route-proving flights.
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Next-gen Missile To Go On AW159 Wildcat Helicopter

The light version of the FASGW is designed to counter fast-attack craft in littoral waters, while the heavy version is a longer-range anti-ship missile.
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MBDA Begins Series Production Of Brimstone 2 Missile

The RAF and USAF sponsored trials of the Brimstone fitted on the MQ-9 Reaper UCAV at U.S. Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California.