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Counter-Stealth Technology Flourishes In Europe

Passive detection of aircraft has been developing for many decades and there is renewed interest in Eastern Europe.
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Airbus D&S Refines Passive Radar, Explores Civil Use

Passive detection of aircraft has been developing for many decades and there is renewed interest in Eastern Europe.
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Airbus, Airlines Happy With A380

As the aircraft becomes a common site and help airlines make revenue, Airbus says it is in no rush to stretch or re-engine the Airbus A380.
Engines

Bloodhound SSC Here At Farnborough

Richard Noble’s Bloodhound supersonic car is his most ambitious project yet, with a mere two years until the first attempts.
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Pilatus Ready To Roll Out Strong-Selling PC-24

The new business jet offers a spacious cabin and great versatility in terms of its performance.
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Airbus Gives Update On A350-1000

Airbus attempts to head off 777X threat with “on plan” A350-1000.
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Fast Jet Training Ascends In The UK

Ascent has lowered front-line training and is able to take foreign students at the UK Military Flying Training System at RAF Valley.
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The Other MFTS Programs

Ascent has run UK Military Flying Training System at RAF Valley for a year. It has lowered front-line training and can now take foreign students.
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U.S. Air Force Releases RFP for Long-Range Bomber

The service has designated the platform a top priority and expects to make a contract award next spring.
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Engines

Rolls Confident of Trent XWB Performance and Popularity

Despite order cancellation by Emirates of A350XWBs, and moves away from A350-800, Rolls-Royce retains confidence in its Trent XWB engines and the program.
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Engines

New Discs Factory Cuts Production Time in Half

Rolls-Royce has introduced new manufacturing techniques at Washington facility.
Engines

Snecma Plots Way To Open-rotor Engine

Development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service will factor in noise, airframe integration.
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Airbus Starts Training A350 Crews

Airbus is starting to fully engage with customers for the A350XWB as it nears first delivery to Qatar Airways toward the end of this year.
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A350XWB Cabin Customization Process

The European manufacturer hopes to limit cabin furnishing options for the twin-aisle A350XWB twinjet in order to keep final-assembly lines flowing.
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Airbus A350 Flight-test Logbook

Airbus expects to have received EASA type certification for the A350 by the end of September.
Engines

CFM Leap Testing Now In Full Swing

Snecma and GE are multiplying test engines, while preparing for a sharp production ramp-up.
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Embraer Firms Up E2 Cabin Design

After Embraer completed its initial design review for the E2 it is showing the new E-Jet variant’s cabin at Farnborough.
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Sikorsky CH-53K Super Stallion Being Put Through Its Paces before First Flight

Operational service of the mostly composite helicopter, which has been dubbed the “King Stallion,” is expected in 2019.
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Eurofighter Describes Multi-Role Capability Status

Eurofighter has moved up a gear, but there is more to come that should enhance its export potential further.
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In Supplier Choices And Production Processes, Boeing Carefully Manages Risks To 777

Boeing’s latest supplier agreements for the 777X reflect a commitment to risk containment, as do efficiency improvements to the current 777 line.
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Airbus Offers Enhanced A330 Tanker/transport

Soon several countries will be operating the Airbus A330-based MRTT tanker aircraft, with more orders expected from around the world.
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Airbus Gears Up To Deliver RAF’s First A400M

The fleet of Airbus A400M tactical transports is starting to grow as the Royal Air Force prepares to take delivery of the first of its 22 in September.
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Boeing Sees Continued Strength in 777 Program

BCA sales boss John Wojick expressed confidence that Boeing would soon collect significant 777 orders.
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Aircraft

Boeing Projects Buoyant Jetliner Market

Predictions for next 20 years remain robust.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland To Upgrade Brazilian Navy Lynx

New engines and avionics are among the upgrades planned for the Super Lynxes.
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Rotorcraft

First Bell 525 Nears Final Assembly

New helicopter’s three main cabin sections will be joined within the next few weeks.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Euro Air Charter Group Issues Wi-Fi Guidelines

Guidelines are intended to stem Wi-Fi billing surprises to charter clients after the flight.
Rotorcraft

Marenco Gearing Up for Maiden Flight of SH09 SKYe Light Single Helicopter

Certification of the 5,840-pound-mtow rotorcraft is expected in the second half of next year.