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AnalysisANALYSIS: TAI sets sights on export market
Just over 40 years ago, the government in Ankara embarked on a venture that was intended to transform the Turkish military from being largely dependent on foreign-sourced weapon systems by creating a capable national defence industry.
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Ryanair plans to grow MRO footprint
Ryanair is evaluating where to add maintenance capacity as its fleet expands.
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NewsKey AESA radar flight tests begin on MQ-4C Triton
The US Navy has launched flight testing on the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton of one of the first active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars with 360-degree coverage that was developed exclusively for the maritime patrol mission.
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Wizz to open Budapest hangar in September
Construction has started on Wizz Air's first hangar at its Budapest base.
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NewsIDF seeks larger brigade-level UAV
Sources have revealed that the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has revived a plan to acquire a larger brigade-level unmanned air vehicle than its battalion-level Elbit Systems Skylark I-LE.
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IAE wins engine support deal covering five Finnair A321s
Finnair has opted to have the International Aero Engines V2500s equipping some of its Airbus A321s serviced by the powerplant manufacturer.
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NewsRe-engined A380 prospects hazy as Emirates takes Trent 900
Emirates believes it has room to convert some of its Rolls-Royce-powered Airbus A380s to a future re-engined version, but is prepared to fit all 50 with the Trent 900 if there is no sign of movement from the airframer.
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NewsIrkut receives first groundbreaking structures for MC-21
United Aircraft Corp subsidiary AeroComposite has received the first centre wingbox for the Irkut MC-21 aircraft, a new narrowbody design scheduled to complete first flight by the end of the year.
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NewsDARPA carries out full PCAS prototype demo using MV-22
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) carried out testing of a full prototype of the Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) for the first time during the US Marine Corps’ Talon Reach exercise.
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NewsEmbraer delivers 20 E175s in first quarter
Embraer delivered 20 E175 regional jets in the first three months of 2014, the company announced on 16 April.
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INTERIORS: Inmarsat demos new antenna
Inmarsat and Kymeta are showing a new design of electronically scanned antenna that will allow much larger quantities of information to be pushed down from satellites to aircraft.
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INTERIORS: Panasonic outlines wi-fi ambitions
Panasonic Avionics expects to install its in-flight connectivity systems in nearly 12,000 narrowbodies over the next 10 years.
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NewsMRJ first flight delay not due to 'major trouble': Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Aircraft says the latest slip in the first flight schedule of its MRJ regional jet does not represent “major trouble” in the programme.
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NewsAgustaWestland, Bristow offer AW119 to replace US Navy TH-57 fleet
AgustaWestland and Bristow Helicopters have teamed up with two other suppliers to replace the US Navy’s fleet of 117 Bell Helicopter 206B3 basic trainers with an upgraded version of the AW119 aircraft on a fee-for-service contract.
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NewsE-Jet deliveries could overlap with E2 for three years: Embraer
Embraer will likely continue production of its current-generation E-Jets even as the company begins producing and delivering comparable versions of its next-generation E-Jet E2s, says a top Embraer executive.
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INTERIORS: Lumexis launches budget IFE system
Lumexis is targeting cost-conscious budget carriers with the newly launched iPAX wireless-streaming embedded in-flight entertainment system.
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INTERIORS: Cobham moves ahead with Aviator S family
Cobham Satcom has installed and begun testing the first of its Aviator satellite communication systems on Hawaiian Airlines' Boeing 767-300s, paving the way towards securing approval for its use as a safety service.
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NewsINTERIORS: Global Eagle unveils new broadband antenna
Global Eagle Entertainment has unveiled a new broadband antenna for in-flight connectivity which it bills as the first on the market to offer truly global Ku-band satellite coverage at all latitudes.
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INTERIORS: Geven offers sofas for economy passengers
Italian manufacturer Geven is offering airlines its Piuma Sofa concept, which could allow them to cash in on empty economy-class seats by turning rows into beds and selling them to passengers who wish to lie down.
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NewsINTERIORS: Boeing expounds cabin philosophy
Boeing is continuing the evolution of its passenger cabins as it looks to roll out its "overall interiors philosophy" across its entire range of airliners.