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PARIS: Thales plots future of cockpit avionics
Thales has arrived at Le Bourget with its latest vision of the future for avionics. It calls the concept Avionics 2020, because that is when it expects avionics...
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NewsPARIS: Embraer sounds battle cry with launch of new E-Jet
Embraer will launch its second-generation E-Jet at the Paris Air Show today, setting the stage for a showdown with Bombardier's CSeries in the 100-seat segment.
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NewsPARIS: Garuda signs component deal with Eaton for Citilink A320s
Garuda Indonesia has agreed a deal with component manufacturer Eaton to provide engine-driven pumps and AC motorpumps for its Jakarta-based low-cost subsidiary Citilink's fleet of 22 Airbus A320 aircraft.
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NewsPARIS: Airline ‘mindset change’ will spark A380 order revival - Airbus
Airbus is confident that the strong traffic growth airlines are currently enjoying will create "a mindset change" that will reignite sales for the A380. That's why the manufacturer remains resolute in its view that the long-term demand for ultra-large aircraft is over 1,700 aircraft.
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PARIS: EADS launches recruitment drive to fill 5,000 places
EADS has launched a recruitment drive at the Paris air show as it seeks to fill 5,000 positions this year.
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PARIS: UK government pledges £40 million of supplier funding
The UK government has announced a £40 million ($60 million) fund to support small and medium sized aerospace supply chain companies win new contracts and...
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PARIS: Swiss role for AgustaWestland simulator
Switzerland-based helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operator Rega has taken delivery of a new AgustaWestland GrandNew full flight simulator, following certification earlier this year of the device by Swiss regulator FOCA
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NewsPARIS: Rolls-Royce prepares to build Trent 1000-TEN
Rolls-Royce is aiming to put the latest variant of its Trent 1000, designated the 1000-TEN, into service in 2016. The upgraded engine is under development...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How IT-led strategy is transforming airlines
As new technological developments affect every aspect of how carriers are run, IT departments are being integrated into the centre of the airline business structure.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: IATA's NDC dominates developments in distribution
Developments in distribution mean airlines have ever increasing ways to ensure their seats and products are the most in demand from consumers, but not all the new channels are here to stay
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NewsPARIS: Safran/Honeywell demonstrate 'green taxi' system in Le Bourget
Safran and Honeywell will demonstrate for the first time their jointly developed electric taxiing system on an Airbus A320 test aircraft...
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NewsPARIS: Newly formed Selex ES makes show debut
Sensors, information management and systems integration business Selex ES is making its Paris debut following the amalgamation in January of Finmeccanica's...
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NewsPARIS: The three aircraft that could transform the fortunes of Ilyushin Finance and Russian aerospace
That a Russian finance house set up to promote the domestic leasing of home-grown types such as the Ilyushin Il-96 in the industry's darkest days should end up as one of the biggest customers of the Bombardier CSeries illustrates how much the country's aviation industry has changed.
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NewsPARIS: Helicopter leasing goes global
Walk down the assembly line for Eurocopter's Super Puma range at its Marignane plant and in front of each part-assembled aircraft there is a small board...
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NewsPARIS: GE takes flight on A350 wing
When the Airbus A350 first took to the skies last week, much attention was focused on the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB powerplants that made the flight possible....
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Boeing reveals ultra-long-range 777-8X
Boeing will at the Paris air show unveil the 350-seat 777-8X as an ultra-long-range airliner with slightly more stamina than the 9,400nm (17,400km) capability...
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NewsPICTURE: A350 lifts off on maiden flight
Airbus's prototype A350-900 has lifted off from Toulouse Blagnac on its maiden flight, becoming airborne at around 10:00 after a ground run from runway 32L. The...
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NewsAirbus A350 first flight
Airbus's maiden flight of the prototype A350-900 from Toulouse Blagnac is set to take around 4h and test the basic handling and control characteristics of the twinjet.
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NewsP&W awarded $649m contract extension for F135 development
The Pentagon has awarded Pratt & Whitney a $649 million contract modification to fund the completion of the F135 engine's system development and demonstration...
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NewsDual-engine Centaur upper stage design hits major milestone
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has completed the preliminary design review for the dual-engine Centaur (DEC) upper stage, crucial to several commercial orbital...