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Engines

CFM Still Working on Leap Fuel-Nozzle Coking Issue

Data analytics can predict if a particular engine may be affected but CFM is still seeking a permanent fix to engine coking issue
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Engines

CFM: No Leap-1A Changes Needed to Power A321XLR

Airbus has asked CFM not to make any changes to the existing Leap-1A for the A321XLR, says CFM’s CEO.
Aircraft

Abu Dhabi Aviation Intensifies International Work

Abu Dhabi Aviation's new Ghana and Cyprus joint ventures meet the requirement for local content.
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Engines

Leap Production and Deliveries Fully on Schedule: CFM

The Leap production ramp-up hasn’t really been affected by Boeing’s reduced 737 Max assembly rate, says CFM CEO Gaël Méheust.
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Fuel

Air BP Begins Rolling out Fueling-safety Digital Platform in Middle East

Air BP is now acquiring the hardware and software needed to roll out its Airfield Automation platform at its Middle East and Northern Africa locations.
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Training and Workforce

Cherokees Tap FlightSafety for UAS Training

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) has selected FlightSafety International (FSI) to provide unmanned systems training.
Avionics

Collins Inks Avionics Support Deal with Etihad

A 10-year service contract between Collins and Etihad covers the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet.
Aircraft

ZetAvia Il-76 Does Heavy Lifting in Mideast

The big Ilyushin cargo hauler on display at Dubai Airshow 2019 flies all kinds of freight to and from the UAE.
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Aircraft

GlobalEye Goes Public with Dubai Debut

The UAE’s new Saab GlobalEye multi-role surveillance platform is due to enter service some time next year.
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Airports

Searidge Digital Tower Chosen for Sydney Airport Trial

Airservices Australia is believed to be considering the Searidge remote tower solution for several of the country's airports.
Aircraft

Dassault Aviation Brings Contingent to Dubai

Dassault, a partner of the UAE Air Force for more than 40 years, has a contingent of military aircraft and Falcon bizjets at the Dubai Airshow.
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Aircraft

Airbus A220 Creating a Buzz in the Middle East

An EgyptAir A220-300 is representing the type on the static display at the Dubai Airshow.
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Aircraft

A330 MRTT Automatic Refueling To Go Live in 2021

Some 41 of 60 Airbus A330 MRTTs ordered by 13 nations are now in service. Automatic refueling tests were carried out using an Australian MRTT.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus H160M on Course for 2026 Service Entry

France intends to acquire 169 H160Ms for the HIL program, comprising 80 for the army, 49 for the navy, and 40 for the air force.
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Aircraft

Honeywell sees Regional Growth Despite Muted Bizav Demand

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are key to the regional business aviation market for Honeywell.
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Aircraft

Airbus Offers Missile Defense for VIP Airliners

Airbus Corporate Jets teams with Sabena Technics to provide laser protective systems for its customers.
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Engines

Honeywell Debuts New Power Options and Connectivity Tools

Honeywell arrives at the Dubai Airshow with a new compact APU, new satcom service, and “flexible and affordable” connectivity solutions.
Aircraft

Several Middle East LCCs Making a Name for Themselves

Despite stiff competition, LCC value proposition proving increasingly workable in the region
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Aircraft

Mubadala's Aerospace Portfolio Makes Strong Showing

Widebody market 'extremely challenging'
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Airports

DWC Focus Remains on Business Aviation

Scheduled and cargo flights impacted by economic headwinds
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Aircraft

Etihad Airways' 'Transformation Journey' Continues

'Core airline' loss reduced to $1.8 billion last year
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Maintenance and Modifications

Middle East Remains a Strong Performer for JSSI

Already experiencing steady business growth in the Middle East, JSSI sees some strong new growth possibilities in the region.
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Aircraft

Flying the Improved HondaJet Elite

Flying the Improved HondaJet Elite
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Airports

House GOP Leaders Oppose DHS-operated C-UAS at Airports

U.S. Reps. Graves and Rogers say DHS's ability to operate C-UAS is "sorely lacking."
Aircraft

GAMA: Bizjets, Pistons Up; Turboprops, Rotorcraft Down in Q3

In its third quarter report of 2019, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association saw business jet deliveries rise while turboprops declined.
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ATC

Romania’s Adina-Ioana Vălean Set To Become Next EU Transport Commissioner

The commissioner-designate for transport wavers on the introduction of an EU-wide kerosene tax, doubting its environmental benefits.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Formalizes Mx Tech Apprenticeship Program

The Nebraska-based MRO provider's airframe technician maintenance apprenticeship program is now nationally registered.
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Accidents

EASA Proposes Tighter Flight, Cockpit Recorder Measures

EASA's proposed new CVR and FDR mandates call for an alternate power source and improved audio recordings.

AINsight: Bizav Simultaneously Going Global and Local

Large-cabin business jets are expected to dominate sales, but environmental concerns and nationalism are driving more purchases of midsize jets.

U.S. Presence Looms Large at Dubai Airshow

The USA Partnership Pavilion is hosting many of the 140 U.S. companies from 25 states exhibiting this week at the Dubai Airshow.