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Embraer Piles Up E2 Orders; Knocks C Series Aid

Brazilian manufacturer also releases 2016-2035 Market Outlook.

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July 11, 2016

Virgin Boosts A350 Backlog As Airbus Logs $3.9 Billion Deals

Virgin Atlantic Airways is to add a dozen A350-1000s to its fleet.

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July 11, 2016

Could Measurement Be Key to Next SST?

Kulite’s Rezcomp wide-bandwidth feature in its semiconductor signal conditioner could allow better measurements in wind tunnel tests.

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July 11, 2016

ATR Ramps Up U.S. Marketing Effort

Demonstration tour takes turboprop to nine cities across North America

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July 10, 2016

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Mitsubishi Eyes ‘Expedited’ Flight Test Schedule

Japanese manufacturer’s long-delayed regional jet but flight testing is starting again in earnest this summer around the U.S and in Japan.

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July 10, 2016

U.S. Pavilion Shows Breadth and Depth of Industry

More than 220 companies showcase their goods and services; new seminar series, “The Hub,” debuts at the pavilion.

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July 10, 2016

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July 10, 2016

Farnborough International Airshow 2016 Highlights Preview

Farnborough International Airshow 2016 Highlights Preview

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July 10, 2016

Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s M-346 Jet Trainer Maneuvers Over Farnborough

Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s M-346 Jet Trainer Maneuvers Over Farnborough

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July 10, 2016

F-35B Shows Its Mettle to Britain’s Top Military Brass at RIAT Show — AINtv Express

F-35B Shows Its Mettle to Britain’s Top Military Brass at RIAT Show — AINtv Express

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July 10, 2016

Airbus Considers Larger 330neo

Competing With Boeing’s 787 is one reason Airbus is looking at a larger A330neo, which it launched at the last Farnborough show in 2014.

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July 9, 2016

Rolls-Royce “pretty active” with Trent 7000

The Trent 7000 powerplant for the Airbus A330 Neo represents “a pretty active program,” says Rolls-Royce customer marketing head Peter Johnston.

Aircraft

July 9, 2016

AIN Boeing Centennial

This year, Boeing Aircraft is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

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July 9, 2016

Boeing Confronts Challenges of 777 Automation Push

Company says delays in transition to FAUB won’t threaten 777X EIS schedule, however.

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July 9, 2016

Alcoa Says Bring On Those Aerospace Materials Challenges

U.S. company has always led the way in aluminum for aerospace but it is investing heavily in additive manufacturing and other “disruptive” technology.

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July 9, 2016

Leibherr’s China Landing Gear Plant Approved

The company is now approved to manufacture landing gear for Chinese aircraft programs.

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July 8, 2016

Consultant Adds Software To Help Airlines Stay Profitable

Seabury advises and supports airlines dealing with issues such as fleet optimization and network planning.

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July 8, 2016

Airbus Expands And Refines Air-to-Air Refueling

Automatic system is on the way, as well as a kit for the C295. Meanwhile, a solution to the A400M helicopter problem is being explored.

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July 8, 2016

Predator B UAV To Get European ELINT System

Raytheon’s German subsidiary will provide a radar-detecting and locating sensor.

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July 8, 2016

Triumph Recalibrates Its Business Plan With Tighter Portfolio

The Triumph Group has been reorganized with 47 disparate subsidiaries scaled back to just 22.

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July 7, 2016