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NewsPARIS: F-35 programme gets Norwegian approval boost
Norway's parliament has approved the planned purchase of the nation's first six operational F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, as Lockheed Martin also waits on the UK to formalise a new order, says Steve O'Bryan, the company's vice-president programme integration.
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NewsPARIS: Panel sees rising interest in alternative aviation fuels
Interest in alternative aviation fuels has grown since the last Paris air show as a result of increased support from airlines, formal certification and a better financing environment, said panelists at a forum on alternative fuel developments on 17 June at the Alternative Fuels Pavillion.
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NewsPARIS: China Southern Airlines selects Rockwell Collins avionics for 66 aircraft
China Southern Airlines will outfit Rockwell Collins' MultiScan threat detection system for weather analysis and its GLU-025 multimode receiver on 66 Airbus A320s, Boeing 777s and next-generation Boeing 737s.
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NewsPARIS: UTC partners ST Aero for 787 systems MRO
United Technologies' aerospace systems division has selected Singaporean maintenance provider ST Aerospace as an MRO partner for its equipment on the Boeing 787.
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PARIS: MB Aerospace acquires Delta Industries
MB Aerospace is acquiring aero-engine business Delta Industries to expand its aerospace operations in the US.
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NewsPARIS: Enstrom enters piston single training arena with new two-seat helicopter
Enstrom Helicopter is turning up the heat in the closely fought piston single helicopter market with a new two-seat offering under development.
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NewsPARIS: Boeing, Embraer enter joint marketing agreement for KC-390
Boeing and Embraer have entered a joint marketing agreement for the Brazilian airframer's developmental KC-390 tactical transport.
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NewsPARIS: General Atomics, CAE to partner for international UAV training
General Atomics and CAE have signed a memorandum of understanding under which the pair will explore ways to provide UAV training to countries outside Canada.
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ANALYSIS: Doric A380 commitment gives Airbus Paris orders lift
Airbus managed to revive A380 sales during the Paris air show as Irish-based asset management company Doric Lease tentatively signed for 20 of the double-deck...
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PARIS: First AESA-equipped Rafale heads for squadron service
With a first sensor already in the advanced stages of test and evaluation at its air force's Mont-de-Marsan air base, an operational French squadron will within the next few weeks receive its first Dassault Rafale equipped with a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.
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EU clears Delta to pursue Virgin Atlantic tie-up
Delta Air Lines' proposed strategic tie-up with Virgin Atlantic has been cleared by the European Commission.
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PARIS: Raytheon takes aim at Lockheed’s LRASM
Raytheon is taking exception to the US Department of Defense's apparent push to adopt the Lockheed Martin Long Range Anti-ship Missile (LRASM) as its next-generation air-launched anti-ship weapon.
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PARIS: Bahrain promotes its role as Saudi gateway
Bahrain is the gateway to aerospace business in the largest market in the Middle East and the country's transport minister was at the Paris air show to encourage exhibitors to accept its open invitation.
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PARIS: Aerolia and Canada's NRC sign research agreement
Canada's National Research Council signed a five-year collaborative research agreement with EADS subsidiary Aerolia at Paris to conduct research and development in advanced machining and various metallic and composite technologies.
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NewsPARIS: Magellan agrees F-35 tail supply contract
Magellan Aerospace has signed an agreement with BAE Systems for work on the F-35 Lightning II programme.
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NewsPARIS: UAC set to deliver 18 Yak-130s in 2013
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation is set to deliver 18 Yak-130 trainers to the Russian air force in 2013, say company officials speaking at the Paris air show. The Russian air force has ordered 55 airframes of the type.
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NewsPARIS: Aerolia partner with Canada's NRC research institute
EADS' French aerostructure subsidiary Aerolia has partnered with Canada's national research council NRC to explore new production processes for metallic and composite airframe components.
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GKN wins case for turbine contract
GKN Aerospace will provide low pressure turbine cases to Safran subsidiary Snecma as part of Silverjet's contract to supply engines for Cessna's upcoming Citation Latitude business jet.
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NewsVIDEO: O’Leary explains fleet decision as targets rise
Ryanair has upped its growth target and revealed plans to return €1 billion ($1.3 billion) to shareholders, a day after chief executive Michael O'Leary arrived...
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NewsPARIS: United orders 35 A350-1000s via -900 conversion
United Airlines is ordering 35 Airbus A350-1000s which will include conversion of 25 previously-ordered A350-900s to the larger model.