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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.
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Dassault Falcon 6X Makes Paris Air Show Flying Display Debut
Dassault Falcon 6X Makes Paris Air Show Flying Display Debut
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A New Diamond Monitors Fires, Floods And More
The Diamond Aircraft DA62MPP Vanguard carries a new multiband sensor for environmental surveillance.
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GKN Spends Big to Chase NetZero Technology Leadership Role
UK aerospace group GKM wants to be a key enabler of the aviation industry's commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Massive A320 Order Kicks Off Airbus Paris Salon Sales
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo topped up its Airbus orderbook with a further firm order for 500 single-aisle aircraft.
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Honeywell APU Upgrade for B737s Lowers CO2 Emissions
A high-efficiency upgrade for auxiliary power units on Boeing 737NG and Max airplanes can lower fuel consumption and emissions by about 2 percent each.
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Lilium Jet eVTOL Services Coming to China
A Chinese operator has ordered 100 Lilium Jet aircraft from German eVTOL developer Lilium, which plans to open a regional headquarters in China.
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Future Fliers Flock to Paris
This week many Paris Air Show visitors will get their first glimpse of new eVTOL aircraft designed to transform how people and things move around cities.
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AI Drives Technology for Raytheon Intelligent Sensing
Raytheon’s RAIVEN offers pilots faster and more precise threat identification.
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New Diamond Trainer Sparkles in Paris
The Dart-750 is an all-composite aerobatic basic trainer with power from the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop.
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Aviation Chases Carbon Cutting Quantum Leap
With climate change metrics intensifying, air transport has a mountain to climb to achieve the legally-binding net-zero carbon requirement in 2050.
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Sikorsky Black Hawk: 21st Century Chapter in PZL Mielec's Storied History
Poland’s PZL Mielec not only builds the Sikorsky Black Hawk, but it serves as a major supplier to Lockheed Martin’s F-16 program.
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Boeing Highlights Contributions to Sustainable Aerospace
Boeing is emphasizing its continuous efforts to decarbonize the aerospace industry and its own operations.
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Textron Aviation To Build Workforce Development Center
Textron Aviation will begin construction of a multimillion-dollar facility that will house its workforce training, development, and education programs.
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Deutsche Aircraft Confirms Supply Chain Plan for D328eco
Thyssenkrupp Aerospace will manage the ordering and distribution of parts for the D328eco regional airliner being developed by Deutsche Aircraft.
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Boeing's Deal Pledges Return to Stability, Schedule Fidelity
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal expects order announcements in Paris as he aims to reduce delivery delays and assuage angry customers.
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IBA Forecasts Thousands of Aircraft Orders at Paris Airshow
At least 961 orders from three airlines have already been announced this year, and orders at the Paris Airshow could add significantly to that number.
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Spirit To Build Composite Fuselage for Honda's New Light Jet
Spirit is adding to its aerostructures portfolio, which already includes Bombardier's business jets and various Airbus and Boeing airliners.
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2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale
2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale
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Hydrogen Business Jet Could Turn Private Aviation Green
French start-up Beyond Aero said its hydrogen-fuel-based propulsion system will support range of up to 800 nm while carrying four passengers.
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Embraer's E195-E2 Flies at Paris Air Show 2023
Embraer's E195-E2 Flies at Paris Air Show 2023
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BAE Systems Offers New-Tech EW System for Export
The Storm EW system can protect diverse platforms against proliferating advanced air defense systems.
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Trelleborg Expands Delivery of Aerospace Sealing Technologies
New polymer solutions and acquisitions maintain Trelleborg as a global leader in sealing solutions for the aerospace sector.
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Lockheed Martin's Airship Goes Private
AT2 Aerospace has taken control of Lockheed Martin’s Hybrid Airship project.
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Eve Steps Up Ground Tests Ahead of eVTOL Prototype Assembly
Selection of the main equipment suppliers for Eve’s eVTOL vehicle will happen during the second half of the year, according to company executives.
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ATR Touts Strong Growth Prospects
ATR, the Toulouse-based turboprop manufacturer, plans to reveal orders at the Paris Airshow and prove a sustained interest in its regional airframes.
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Structures Firm Offers Temporary Airbus A380 Hangars
Losberger De Boer offers open-air, temporary Airbus A380 hangars for fleet reintroductions and light maintenance.
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ATR Shows Off Purpose-built Freighter Variant
European turboprop manufacturer ATR brought two aircraft to the Paris Airshow, including the ATR 72-600F, which will take part in the flying display.
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Airbus, Boeing Raise 20-Year Forecasts For Aircraft Deliveries
Airbus and Boeing expect that manufacturers will deliver more than 40,000 new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years.
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Embraer and Nidec Partner on Electric Propulsion Systems
Embraer and Nidec, a Japanese manufacturer of electric motors, will jointly develop propulsion systems for electric aircraft, including Eve's eVTOL.
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Rapid Dragon: A Game-changer in Stand-Off Weapons Delivery
A program between the U.S. defense industry and several military customers called Rapid Dragon allows for delivery of munitions from non-combat aircraft.
