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U.S. Army Develops Apache ‘Version 6’ Update

Technology insertions by 2018 will improve the AH-64E’s fire-control radar, increase interoperability with unmanned aircraft.
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Engines

GE9X On Course Flight Testing In 2017

Ground testing has started of the first 100,000-pound-thrust GE9X turbofan, which is the largest-ever commercial aircraft engine.
Aircraft

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Aircraft

Farnborough International Airshow 2016 Highlights Preview

Farnborough International Airshow 2016 Highlights Preview
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Aircraft

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

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

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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Aircraft

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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Rotorcraft

RAF Benson CAE Heli Training Facility Enhanced

CAE has further enhanced the helicopter training facility at RAF Benson
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Accidents

Red Arrows Will Not Perform Display at Farnborough

Following the Shoreham Airshow crash last August, the Red Arrows will not perform their acrobatic display at Farnborough.
Aircraft

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.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Trent-1000 TEN Development On Track

For the new longer, shorter-range 787, the UK engine maker will provide the TEN engine, a Trent 1000 using XWB tech.
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Engines

Vision Strategy Conceives Engines For The 2030s

Under its Vision program, Rolls-Royce is working on its future Advance and UltraFan engine technologies.
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Avionics

Duncan Aviation, ACSS Partner on NXT-700 AML STCs

The STC will enable ADS-B OUT transponder upgrades for a variety of business jet types.
Aircraft

AIN Boeing Centennial

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

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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Aircraft

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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Training and Workforce

Marcel Dassault Honored by French Air Force

Only the most accomplished in French aviation are recognized in this way.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Rafael Tackles Drone Menace

Small drones have become a major threat to military/security forces and high-value targets. Drone Dome has been developed to defeat them.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Announces $77 Million In New Defense Contracts

Agreements include new work and extensions of current support for rotorcraft pilot training and fixed-wing maintenance.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saab Keeps Hand in Unmanned Systems

UMS Skeldar stake has helped Saab keep a stake in unmanned systems while focusing on Gripen export customers.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

British Trio Offer Airport Defense Against Drones

AUDS system has been tested by U.S. government and is now to be tested by the FAA.
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Aircraft

Leibherr’s China Landing Gear Plant Approved

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

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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Rotorcraft

Airbus HForces Civil Helicopters Into Military Roles

Company claims generic weapons system will provide affordable solutions.
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Aircraft

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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Aircraft

Predator B UAV To Get European ELINT System

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

Book Review: Enter the Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America

There is nowhere you can find the curious and circuitous story about the civil use of unmanned aircraft, except in this new non-fiction book.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Announces European Expansion Plan

Surf Air's new European service begins in the fall, and flights will be flown by TAG Aviation (UK).
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Avionics

ADS-B Prices Drop Again For Light Aircraft Owners

NavWorx and Avidyne announced price cuts for their ADS-B products to help stimulate upgrades.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Taranis Flight Test Details Described

New details of how the all-British UCAV was demonstrated have been revealed.
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