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Pattonair Wins Safran Ventilation Systems Contract

UK-based logistics supply services company to support client from new facility in Toulouse
Aircraft

United Airlines Opts for up to 39 Embraer E175s

The contract includes 20 firm orders and 19 options that combined carry a value of up to $1.9 billion.
Aircraft

GECAS Inks Deal for 10 Boeing 737-800BCFs

The aircraft leasing arm of GE also places further options on 15.
Avionics

L3 Offers U.S. Hercules Upgrade for Export

L3 is upgrading USAF C-130Hs to meet new air traffic requirements, and is offering the service to export operators.
Avionics

Experience Mixed Reality with Kratos

Experience Mixed Reality with Kratos
Engines

Safran Moving Ahead with New Engine Programs

Safran Helicopter Engines on track to certify four engines in 2019, launching new technology
Regulations and Government

EASA to Tighten Training Rules, Expand EBT

Currently, EASA promotes evidence-based training on a voluntary program for airplane operators that fly multi-pilot operations with access to simulators.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Working with Partners on M100 Definition

The smaller of two SpaceJet variants would carry airframe advances to ensure lighter weight and improved aerodynamics.
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Aircraft

Meggitt To Provide Brake-by-wire for Qatar’s Typhoons

Meggitt has also developed a new real-time brake monitoring system.
Aircraft

Airbus Launches 4,700-nm A321XLR

Air Lease Corporation commits to 27 of the new model as part of an order for 100 Airbus narrowbodies.
Aircraft

Daher, Airbus, Safran Team on EcoPulse Hybrid Propulsion

French companies anticipate first flight of the demonstrator, based on the TBM platform, in 2022.
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NATO Tests Protection System Onboard Tanker Fleet

NATO's MRTT fleet integrated with Elbit's J-Music protection suite has been demonstrated to show it can be used to protect from missile threats
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Aircraft

Dassault/Airbus Next-gen Fighter Gets Lift from Spain

The Dassault/Airbus team has unveiled its New Generation Fighter mockup as Spain joins France and Germany in the project.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Obtains Further FAA Nods for EFVS-to-land

The most recent approvals for the EFVS credit were for the G650ER, G650, G550, and G450.
Aircraft

Airbus Wins A330neo Order from Virgin Atlantic

The new widebodies are part of the airline’s goal to become the UK’s second flag carrier at London Heathrow.
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Aircraft

MagniX Debuts All-electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems

U.S. company’s motors selected by Eviation for Alice, and by Harbour Air for its seaplanes.
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Aircraft

Russia Prepares to Move Il-276 Forward

Following an abortive start as a joint venture with India, the medium transporter is going ahead to meet Russian requirements
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Invests in Future Tech

UK engine manufacturer is moving ahead to ready next-gen large engine while also ensure it can “go electric” or more electric where required.
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Aircraft

F-35 Looks to the Future

New weapons and more computing power are set to expand the F-45's operational repertoire
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Aircraft

Turkey Reveals TF-X Next Generation Fighter

Turkey has revealed a full-scale mock-up of its developmental TF-X fighter offering
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Engines

Boeing Still Not Ready To Commit to NMA

The launch of the Airbus A321XLR won’t influence Boeing’s calculations of the business case for its proposed new middle-of-the market airplane.

Wallwork Group Displays Thermal Processing Expertise

UK aerospace materials specialist offers range of coatings to expanding base of European customers

Leonardo Flies High at Paris with New Technologies

Italian company has advanced on a number of fronts, in particular training, and military helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Bospflug Replacing Gonsoulin at PHI

Long-time PHI CEO Al Gonsoulin will leave the company as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan
Aircraft

Hope, Ambiguity On Display in Paris

The 737 Max saga will dominate the discourse, but the air show invariably presents surprises.

Airbus Demonstrator Is for the Birds

Taking a hint from nature’s first in flight—the hinge-winged albatross.
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Avionics

ACSS SafeRoute+ Brings ADS-B In Benefits to Airlines

The latest version of ACSS's SafeRoute software offers new functionality on flight deck displays.
Maintenance and Modifications

Collins Aerospace To Establish Singapore Innovation Hub

Facility will focus on repair development, digitalization, additive design and manufacturing, robotics, and advanced manufacturing processes.
Aircraft

Dassault Showcases Civil and Defense Platforms

The company’s Falcon 8X and Rafale will participate in the flying display at the 2019 Paris Air Show.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo AW169M Nears Certification

The military variant of the AW169 is approaching certification ahead of a planned delivery to launch customer, Italy's Guardia di Finanza.
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