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Citation X+ Makes Speedy Crossing To Europe

After a stop in Paris, Cessna’s recently certified Citation X+ arrived at the Farnborough Airshow.
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Crane Lands A Pair Of Power Conversion Deals

High-technology specialist will support the Mars 2020 rover and Embraer E-Jet E-2 programs.
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Denroy Plastics Extends Typhoon Ties

The Eurofighter contract adds further components to the ones already supplied by Denroy, which now provides 180 separate parts for the Typhoon.
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New CEO Maps Out ATR’s Future

As Patrick de Castelbajac steps into the role of CEO, he discusses his plans for building on ATR’s success.
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Surrey NanoSystems Unveils “Super Black” Material for High-emissivity Applications

Breakthrough to enable better range and sensitivity in electro-optical imaging and target acquisition.
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Ontic Sees “Incredible Growth” In Legacy Product Support

Safran Power Systems has licensed civil and military products, while Ontic's Singapore workshop has received local approval.

Esterline CMC Brings Cockpit 9000 and 4000 to FIA 2014

The push to meet airborne equipment mandates is driving greater demand for CMC’s avionics upgrades.
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IFC Keeps Faith In CSeries

While Illyushin Finance is concerned over CSeries delays it has other modern aircraft in its sights, as older types are sold off.
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Extant Components Acquires AIM Standby Instruments

AIM’s products include the AIM 205 directional gyro, the AIM 520 2-inch attitude indicator and AIM 1100 3-inch and AIM 1200 3-inch attitude indicators.

Red Arrows Mark Birthday With Rare Formation

The Red Arrows were captured with leaders of the Breitling Jet Team, Frecce Tricolore, Patrouille de France and Patrouille Suisse.
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Russian Helicopters Seeks Stronger International Ties

Russia’s break with Ukraine is driving efforts to broaden company’s supply base.
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Pratt Confirms Oil Leak Caused CSeries Engine Failure

The engine company validates a fix for PW1500G.
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Bombardier Plans to Get CSeries Back on Track

An engine failure with a Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine in May could has strained Bombardier’s CSeries testing and delivery schedule.
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Airbus Fails to Dampen Expectations For A330neo Launch

It seems to be a question not of if but of when Airbus will confirm that it will develop a new, updated version of the A330, with a new engine.
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MRJ Mockup at Farnborough As Program Heads To Finish Line

Long delayed regional jet is on track for first flight next year.

UK Stifles Official Russian Presence At Farnborough

The British government has declined to issue official invitations to Russian delegates.
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GE9X Technology Validated As Program Gathers Pace

GE names partners for Boeing 777X powerplant as testing proves performance goals.
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Sales Soar For Twin Otter OEM

The Viking Air Twin Otter Series 400 is selling well, while a new full flight simulator is being built to train pilots in water and land operations.
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Embraer and Saab Join Forces for F-X2 and Beyond

Embraer and Saab announced on Friday a memorandum of understanding to partner in delivering the program for the Brazilian air force.
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EVOlved Avanti Comes to Farnborough

Piaggio’s new Avanti EVO is making its public debut at the Farnborough International Airshow 2014.
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Embraer Pulls Wraps Off E2 Cabin Mockup

The company is displaying a full-size mockup of the passenger cabin of its new E-Jet E2 airliner family for the first time in public.
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CFM Seals 200 Engine Deal With American Airlines

Flight-testing of the new Leap turbofan is about to start.
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Textron AirLand Crosses the Pond with New Scorpion

The Scorpion jet took the industry by surprise although it is still awaiting its first customer as testing continues.
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Boeing Debuts Dream-Niner and Slams Airbus Plans

787-9 debuts at Farnborough show as Boeing challenges Airbus to defend its A350 strategy.
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F-35’s Big Farnborough Debut In Doubt

Work is continuing “night and day” to return the F-35 to flight as operating agency say it is “continuing the effort to debut in the UK.”
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Ukraine Bolsters Air Defenses With Soviet Radars

Ukrainian company Aerotechnica specializes in modernizing Soviet-era radar equipment.

Lord Looks Over Europe

Lord is well known for bearings and assemblies especially for helicopters, but is now looking European fixed-wing work and high-tech acquisitions.

747-8’s Continued Weight Loss Boosts Performance

Continuous improvements to the 747-8 include a 9,000 pound weight reduction.
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Boeing Partners Get ASTM Approval For New Biofuel

Drop-in jet biofuel developed by Amyris and Total with Boeing has been approved, as Boeing aims for 1 percent biofuel use within 10 years.

Boeing’s New Panel Assembly Line Moves into Renton

Boeing expects the introduction of a new panel assembly line at its 737 factory in Renton will cut flow times by 33 percent.