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Regulations and Government

SAE Working on Electric Airplane Standards

Professional Engineering Association created its first consensus driven standard for aviation one century ago
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Regulations and Government

FAA, UK In Talks on Post-Brexit Aviation Repercussions

The FAA is already engaged in technical discussions with the UK Department of Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority about specific steps.
Aircraft

LM Boosts Hercules Program With Civil Order, New SOF Version

The LM-100J on display at Paris has a launch customer, and a new international version for special missions was also announced.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall Named as Preferred CFM56-7B Parts Provider

The deal betweent GE Aviation and the Boeing subsidiary will help support the more than 150 BBJ operators worldwide.
Avionics

Canada Validates Sikorsky CRT Display Replacement STC

The STC approval for DAC International involves the form fit replacement of aging Honeywell ED-800 units with the Esterline CMA-6800 in the S-76B/C.
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Aircraft

New Chinese Fighters Tap Russian, U.S. Technology

It remains unclear how far Chinese fighter manufacturers Shenyang and Chengdu have progressed their respective FC/J-31 and J-20 designs.
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Aircraft

Lord Says European Growth Strategy is Working

The U.S. company is continuing its path to become more active in the European aerospace supply chain.
Safety

Vintage Fighters Put Ejection Seats To the Test

Ejection seat leader Martin-Baker keeps a pair of classic Gloster Meteor jets on its test team.
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Aircraft

Activity-Based Intelligence Comes of Age in Modern Warfare

Geographic intelligence has emerged as a key tool as states battle new types of enemies.
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ATC

Air Traffic Management Is High On Thales's R&D Agenda

Thales is working to boost air traffic management efficiency with new digital technology.
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Engines

P&W Takes Digitization Benefits to The Next Level

Engine maker Pratt & Whitney is stepping up its efforts to use digital technology throughout its manufacturing and aftermarket operations.
Aircraft

Headwinds Don't Dampen Boeing's Commercial Airplane Outlook

Forecast calls for 41,030 deliveries worth more than $6 trillion over 20 years
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bizav MRO Veteran Skip Madsen Passes Away

Madsen held senior level posts with several large business aviation organizations, including Signature, TechnicAir, Landmark, Jet Aviation and Duncan.
Security

Saab to Increase Security for Australian Government

Saab Australia will introduce an integrated security system during 2017 and 2018, monitoring and identifying threats.
Aircraft

Bedek, Mexicana To Open 767 Conversion Site

Mexico City facility needed to meet demand, Bedek says.
Rotorcraft

Kaman Extends Production of K-Max Heavy-lift Helicopter

The manufacturer restarted production of the K-Max in 2015 for 10 helicopters; now it sees production running through at least 2019.
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Engines

GE Announces Partnerships with Passur and GECAS

While working with Passur to improve airline and airport reliability, GE will create an electronic database for the leasing market with GECAS.
Aircraft

Liebherr Display Includes 777X Folding Wingtip Parts

German supplier showing range of air management, flight control and landing gear systems
Aircraft

Ontic Continues Rapid Growth Through New Acquisitions

The company expects an announcement shortly on a deal involving Ultra Electronics, while it closes on latest P&WC acquisition at month's end.
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Aircraft

UTC Expands Smart Aircraft Ops Portfolio

REACh-compliant coatings and fiber optic sensing technology added to the company’s “ecosystem” of products and services.
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Rotorcraft

Astronautics To Support Airbus Helicopters with AGCS

As Astronautics’ newest connectivity platform, AGCS will serve as a solution for the original equipment manufacturer’s production helicopters.
Rotorcraft

ACSS to Supply Airbus Helicopters with Surveillance System

Airbus Helicopters has chosen the T3CAS integrated surveillance system from ACSS for its new H160 commercial transport helicopters.
Aircraft

GKN Wages War On Waste With Additive Manufacturing

GKN Aerospace is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy.
Aircraft

Airbus Adjusts A380 Maintenance Plan to Take Account of Aging

Airbus has found some slow-forming cracks in the A380 after fatigue testing.
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Aircraft

Museum Prepares to Write a New Chapter in Aviation History

The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget is in the throes of a major renovation to be completed in 2019.
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Aircraft

Air Power Conference and RIAT Draw Air Force Decision Makers

The RIAT show and Air Power Conference will be held in the UK in July.
Aircraft

Airstar Deploys Eagle Owl Over Le Bourget Show

A first time exhibitor at Paris this year, Airstar Aerospace specialized in balloons and airships for surveillance.
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Aircraft

Farnborough International Innovates To Keep Show Relevant

Farnborough International organizers have invested in a substantial re-development of Hall 1 and other show amenities.
Aircraft

Dubai Airshow's Reach Now Extends Beyond the Middle East

The 2017 Dubai Airshow will include new features such as special emphasis on UAVs, safety and security, space and airport solutions.
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Aircraft

Digitization Boosts Efficiency For Aerostructures Group Stelia

Airbus subsidiary Stelia Aerospace is about to complete the modernization of its factory in Méaulte, France.
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