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Training and Workforce

Lockheed Martin Targeting Commercial Simulation Market

American management team and techniques injected into Netherlands acquisition by U.S. aerospace giant.
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Avionics

UTC offers flight-tracking solution with aircraft interface device

UTC added its name to the list of suppliers offering solutions for ICAO's 15-minute tracking recommendation.
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Aircraft

Wizz Air Order Takes Airbus Show Business to $57 Billion

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air is to buy at least 110 Airbus A321neo narrow bodies.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force’s T-X Requirements Test the Field

The field of potential contenders has been adjusted as industry awaits a formal request for proposals.
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Regulations and Government

New Texas Law Provides Relief on Certain Leasing Taxes

NBAA pushed for bill after members were subject to audits that led to contradictory interpretations over leasing agreements and new taxes.
Aircraft

Two New Teams Formed To Compete for JStars Recap

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman announce partners, joining Boeing as bidders for new radar surveillance jets.
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Aircraft

Sagem and DCI Offer Turnkey Surveillance Solution

Sagem and French defense services agency DCI will jointly offer Diamond twins and Patroller UAVs outfitted with Sagem's surveillance equipment
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Meets With NATA Members Over ATC Reform

Shuster discussed his independent ATC plan with NATA members during the association's newly formatted four-day Aviation Business Conference.
Rotorcraft

Slowed by Supply Chain, Bell 525 Nears First Flight

Ground testing of the new “super medium” twin continues, while Bell Helicopter proceeds with development of the 505 light single.
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Avionics

IS&S Helps Airlines with NextGen Gear-up

Airlines and business jet operators can upgrade to NextGen capabilities by installing IS&S displays.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Improved Skylark Draws on Hermes Technology

Elbit’s man-portable Skylark is one of the most popular mini-UASs on the market. The company has launched an improved version.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Launches Concept X6 Heavy-twin Helo

Turbomeca proceeds with 3,000 shp engine demonstrator, aimed at heavy helicopters.
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Aircraft

Saudi Ministry Orders Airbus C295W Airlifters

Kingdom previously bought the smaller CN235 transport.
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Aircraft

Leasing Groups Buy More of Boeing's Max

AerCap led off Boeing’s Paris Air Show business on June 16 with an order for 100 737 Max 8s.
Aircraft

Korean Air Signs Up for Airbus A320neo Club

Japan’s Peach Aviation is buying A320s and Eva Air will get A330-300s
Training and Workforce

If You Simulate It, Will They Come?

Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
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Training and Workforce

Grob To Train U.S. Army Fixed-wing Aircrew

Grob’s G 120TP trainer has been selected as part of CAE’s contract to train U.S. Army fixed-wing pilots.
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Avionics

L-3 Extends Underwater Beacon Life, Highlights ADS-B Transponders

In addition to introducing a new 90-day underwater locator beacon, L-3 is helping operators meet the upcoming ADS-B mandate.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce, Liebherr Join To Develop Power Gearbox

UltraFan engine is a geared design based on technology that could be ready for service in 2025.
Training and Workforce

FAA Looks To Boost Training Device Hour Credits

The agency is seeking to raise the number of hours such devices can contribute to an instrument rating.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Approaching Fleet Milestone

The all-Bombardier business jet operator is about to add its 50th aircraft
Aircraft

Boeing Launches BBJ Max 9 With First Order

A year after adding the BBJ Max to its product line, Boeing has notched the first sale of the 9 variant.
Aircraft

Dassault's Falcon 8X Wows the Crowds in Paris

As part of its public debut, the French airframer's new flagship took part in the show's daily flying display.
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Safety

Airbus Helicopters AS350 Accidents Highlighted in TSB Report

After a series of ice ingestion accidents, Canada's Transportation Safety Board looks to initiate an inlet design review to prevent mishaps in winter.
Aircraft

Boeing’s Commercial Programs On Time, SVP Fancher says

Deliveries of the 737 MAX, 787-10 and 777X are scheduled to begin in 2017, 2018 and 2020, respectively.
Accidents

Growing Aero Sekur Adds Helicopter Flotation System

The new flotation system is for AgustaWestland A139, AW169 and AW189 helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

GE, Lufthansa Sign MoU for New Engine Overhaul Venture

JV to service GEnx-2B and GE9X engines starting in 2018.
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Avionics

Elbit Enhances Safety with BrightNite

Elbit Systems has introduced a new system that provides pilots of utility helicopters with the same kind of DVE capability as attack helicopter crews.
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Engines

Alcoa Expands Capabilities as OEM Needs Change

Alcoa is investing in new hot isostatic pressing equipment.
Avionics

IAI Expands Heron TP Sensor Options

IAI’s high-definition M-19HD sensor turret it now compatible with the company’s Heron TP large UAV.
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