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PARIS AIR SHOW: Conair - canary in the safety management system coal mine
Self-preservation has turned out to be a positive trait for Canadian firefighting specialist Conair ....
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Airbus-commissioned report warns of danger to global employment if air transport’s long-term growth is limited
A single percentage point fall in air traffic growth over the next 20 years could eliminate 6 million jobs worldwide, according to a new report "Aviation:...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Pratt to maintain JAL's PW4000 and V2500 engines
Japan Airlines has contracted Pratt & Whitney to provide maintenance on its fleet of PW4000 and International Aero Engines V2500 powerplants. The 10-year...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Global Aeronautical plans recovery from 300-dage flow rate on 787
Shipset flow rates at Boeing 787 supply hub Global Aeronautica remain at around 300 days for each unit, but the company is "on track" to recover, a company...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: CFM is entering a critical test phase for its next engine generation
This year has seen CFM International ramping up the test programme for its next generation Leap-X engine and in July it will begin the first tests of its...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Irkut requires MS-21 suppliers to partner with Russian companies
Russian manufacturer Irkut has mandated that its potential system suppliers on the MS-21 family of aircraft work with Russian companies either through partnerships...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: ACSS upgrades Mode S transponder supporting ADS-B
ACSS has secured certification to upgrade its XS-950 Mode S transponder that sends information to other aircraft through automatic surveillance broadcast...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Bental and 3W offer new UAV engine
Israel's Bental Industries has signed a co-operation agreement to integrate its G032 Starter Generator on Germany's...
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PARIS AIR SHOW:Honeywell aims for smarter landings
Honeywell is using the Paris air show to launch a new approach and landing safety product that works by extending the capabilities of its enhanced ground...
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PARIS 2009: PW wins new maintenance business from JAL
Japan Airlines (JAL) has contracted Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to provide maintenance on its fleet of PW4000 and International Aero Engines V2500 powerplants. The...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Helicopter shuttle launched for time-onscious show visitors
French aircraft charter and management company iXAir has stepped up its involvement with Paris air show organisers this year by offering for the first time...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Champion dealer for VIP helis
Fittipaldi Aircraft has signed a dealership agreement for 10 AgustaWestland (Hall 2B 165) helicopters. A joint venture between former Formula 1 world...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Flying Robots requests cargo UAV EASA certification
Alsace-based Flying Robots, an unmanned air vehicle manufacturer, has made a certification request to the European Aviation Safety Agency for its FR102-UAV...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Mitsubishi upbeat about MRJ despite lack of orders
Mitsubishi's MRJ regional jet marks Japan's return to commercial aircraft manufacturing. Can the airliner find a niche outside its home market? The company hopes some Paris meetings in the next few days may bring an answer
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Bell: certification imminent for Bell 429 rotor rocket
Flight International Americas Editor John Croft travelled to Bell Helicopter's Canadian arm in Mirabel to ride in the manufacturer's new medium light 429 helicopter. Is the twin rotorcraft, which is made mostly of composite materials, likely to be a game-changer?
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PARIS AIR SHOW: PPG shows off the future for cabin windows
PPG Industries (hall 2, D57) is giving Paris visitors a glimpse into the future with a working demonstration of its controllable electrochromic systems for...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Pratt to begin detailed design of geared turbofan in July
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) in mid-July will begin the detailed design phase of its PW1000G geared turbofans for the Bombardier CSeries and Mitsubishi Regional...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Khrunichev reveals crewed spacecraft concepts
A manned spacecraft concept called the piloted space complex has been unveiled at the show. Designed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Mexican industry uses show as springboard for growth
Mexico has quickly emerged as a major player in the aerospace manufacturing sector and is hoping to use the Paris air show as a springboard to further growth
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Astrium boss hails French move on Ariane 6
Francois Auque, chief executive of EADS's space unit Astrium (hall 4, E65), has paid tribute to the French prime minister, who he says has "broken the taboo"...