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EC175 Main Gearbox Features New Run-dry Design

The EC175’s main gearbox has no backup lubrication system

China Aviation Poised To Take Off

China has eased restrictions to new entrants in order to maintain rapid growth in the airline market.
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Europe Makes Aerospace A Priority

The Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Europe strives to ensure competitiveness in aeronautics, space, defense and security.
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Aircraft

Remote Control Is How The British Fly the Armed Reaper UAV

The UK RAF is proud of its Reaper capabilities and confident its rules of engagement in Afghanistan comply with the law and are adhered to.
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Aircraft

Paper Airplanes: Billions Needed For New Super/Hyper-sonic Designs

Bringing a new multi-Mach bizjet to market will require innovative design and deep pockets.
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Aircraft

Saab Masters Low-Cost Weapons Integration

The Saab Gripen has proved to be a good test bed for missiles, as Saab explains how it manages to keep costs under control.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Advances Toward UltraFan

UK engine maker Rolls-Royce is pushing ahead with advanced turbofan engine designs for future platforms, with greatly improved efficiency.
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Engines

New Generation Nacelles Set To Take Flight On Leap And Passport

Nacelles developed as part of new integrated propulsion systems are delivering improved performance.

BCube Committed to Aerospace Logistics Expansion

Italy’s BCube is well known in the automotive world but the company now wants to create a global footprint in aerospace logistics.

U.S. Museum Awards AgustaWestland For Project Zero

Electric tiltrotor gets recognition from American Helicopter Museum and Education Center.
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Apprentices Answer The Call For Increased Skills Base

UK precision engineering group Nasmyth is looking to recruit more apprentices as its role in the aerospace supply chain grows.
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French Aerospace Industry Predicts Another Good Year

Gifas predicts further revenue growth but has a hard time recruiting.
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Are Things About To Improve For India’s Defense Sector?

Indian defense policy got bound up in red tape and confusion but there is renewed optimism that things could get back on track.
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GKN Plays Technology Card

GKN is focusing on technology insertion for various programs while further developing its additive manufacturing expertise.
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GKN Puts Technology First

GKN is focusing on technology insertion for various programs while further developing its additive manufacturing expertise.
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Spanish Test Centers Take Advantage Of Sunny Skies

While the Atlas UAV test center opened in Spain last October, facilities are being built for testing large UAVs as well.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Releases RFP for Long-Range Bomber

The service has designated the platform a top priority and expects to make a contract award next spring.
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IFALPA Flags Up Concerns Over MPL Training

Global pilot union says more real flying needed.
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Aircraft

Fast Jet Training Ascends In The UK

Ascent has lowered front-line training and is able to take foreign students at the UK Military Flying Training System at RAF Valley.
Aircraft

The Other MFTS Programs

Ascent has run UK Military Flying Training System at RAF Valley for a year. It has lowered front-line training and can now take foreign students.
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Aircraft

Airbus Gives Update On A350-1000

Airbus attempts to head off 777X threat with “on plan” A350-1000.

Aerospace Tapping Benefits Of Product Lifecycle Management

Complex engineering and manufacturing tasks require faster, fuller data transfer through supply chain.
Aircraft

Counter-Stealth Technology Flourishes In Europe

Passive detection of aircraft has been developing for many decades and there is renewed interest in Eastern Europe.
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Aircraft

Airbus D&S Refines Passive Radar, Explores Civil Use

Passive detection of aircraft has been developing for many decades and there is renewed interest in Eastern Europe.
Aircraft

Airbus, Airlines Happy With A380

As the aircraft becomes a common site and help airlines make revenue, Airbus says it is in no rush to stretch or re-engine the Airbus A380.
Engines

Bloodhound SSC Here At Farnborough

Richard Noble’s Bloodhound supersonic car is his most ambitious project yet, with a mere two years until the first attempts.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Ready To Roll Out Strong-Selling PC-24

The new business jet offers a spacious cabin and great versatility in terms of its performance.
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Offshore-Oil Helicopter Market Boosts Simulator Deployments

The number of helicopter simulator training centers around the world is growing at a steady rate.
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Teething Troubles Beset New UK Military Air Safety Regime

The UK’s new Military Aviation Authority has created delays in programs as it beds in.
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Aircraft

TAI Exhibits Attack Helicopter and Anka UAV

While leaving the Hurkus at home, the Turks have come to show off their T129 attack helicopter and Anka (Phoenix) UAV.
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