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Airbus Offering Airspace Cabins On A320s

Larger bins coming in 2019.

Pratt Canada Seals Deals to Power Chinese, Russian turboprops

The P&WC engine for AVIC's MA700 is is on track for certification by the end of 2019.

FAA Still Taking Names for Drone Registry after Court Ruling

The agency is considering legal or legislative options after a federal appellate court said its registry for drone hobbyists is unlawful.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boom Order Book Up To 76, CEO Says

Supersonic airliner, on track for 2023 debut, has five customers

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SpiceJet Orders Up to 50 Bombardier Q400s

Their letter of intent includes 25 Q400s and purchase rights on an additional 25 aircraft.

Embraer Logs Further E-Jets Orders

The Brazilian manufacturer's commercial aircraft backlog now stands at about $3 billion.

Satair Targets Single-aisle Market for Laser Protection Product

A320 seen as initial platform.

Maintenance and Modifications

Another Big Day of Business at Paris

Several billion dollars in sales as orders and commitments continue to flow

French Company Signs LOI For Lockheed Martin's Hybrid Airship

A second potential buyer for the innovative transporter has emerged, but there is still no firm order for the LMH-1

Gulf Aviation Training Event Taps Host

David Studden of the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies to moderate day-long seminar on pilot training challenges in the Middle East.

Training and Workforce

GKN Wages War On Waste With Additive Manufacturing

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

Airbus Adjusts A380 Maintenance Plan to Take Account of Aging

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

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.

Digitization Boosts Efficiency For Aerostructures Group Stelia

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

Figeac's Growth Shows French Expertise Winning on World Stage

Figeac Aero, continues to achieve double-digit growth figures, as it expands its aerostructures manufacturing capability.

Rockwell Collins Taps Synergies With New Interiors Unit

Rockwell Collins completed the acquisition of cabin equipment specialist B/E Aerospace in April.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Landing Results: Test Milestones of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. has restructured the MRJ development program and built one of the best teams in the industry.

ST Aero San Antonio Lands Air Canada 787 Heavy Checks

MRO provider first in Americas to perform 787 scheduled airframe checks.

Singapore Center Part Of New Parker Support Focus

Supplier moves to boost aftermarket presence.

Rockwell Collins Introduces Airbus Comms Solutions

The new aircraft-tracking system and messaging solution will help Airbus operators fly more safely and efficiently.

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