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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Airbus set to hike A330 weight to brush up performance
Airbus is today likely to unveil a programme to improve the performance on its A330 family, raising the maximum take-off weight of the type to increase its...
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FARNBOROUGH: Umeco has Airbus pegged
Umeco Structural Materials is exhibiting examples of Airbus-qualified prepregs at the show.
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FARNBOROUGH: Ontic pushes new capabilities at Farnborough
Original equipment manufacturer-licensed parts specialist Ontic (H4/F15) is at Farnborough to push its new strengths in electronics and avionics. The Californian-based...
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FARNBOROUGH: USA gives green light to Viking Twin Otter Series 400
Viking Air (Aircraft Display) has clinched US certification for the De Havilland DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter, adding...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Bombardier confident on CSeries sales
Mike Arcamone, president Bombardier commercial aircraft, has reiterated his confidence in the CSeries programme, both in terms of the aircraft development...
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FARNBOROUGH: TT Electronics shows Halosensor drill targeting system
TT Electronics Technology (H1/D14) is demonstrating its Halosensor drill targeting system. The Halosensor range is designed to accurately locate blind holes...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Sikorsky weighs new product options as S-76D nears certification
Sikorsky has started to analyse the market to look for new product opportunities as two key programmes move from the development phase into production.
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FARNBOROUGH: TE demonstrates CeeLok FAS-T connector system
TE Connectivity (H4/A17) is demonstrating its latest CeeLok FAS-T connector system, which it claims is the most-rugged small form factor, 10Gb ethernet,...
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FARNBOROUGH: Aeronamic enlarges Sibiu production site
Dutch Aeronamic (H3/C9) has expanded its operating facilities at its production site at Sibiu in Romania to 32,300ft2 (3,000m2) to cater to a growing number...
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FARNBOROUGH: All-electric tube bending benefits on show
The benefits of all-electric tube bending machines for precision aerospace manufacturing applications are being highlighted by Unison (H1/B9). Unison machines...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Gripen makes first appearance with new Raven radar
Saab's next-generation Gripen demonstrator is in the UK carrying a newly installed active electronically scanned array radar, with the technology representing...
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FARNBOROUGH: Undisclosed customer signs deal for 15 CSeries aircraft
Bombardier has announced during the Farnborough air show today that a twelfth customer has signed a conditional order for 15 of its CSeries aircraft. The...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: First A320neo parts tested as detailed design phase begins
Initial components for re-engined twinjet's pylons already undergoing testing as Airbus freezes concept for first two models
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Airbus stress-tests A320neo assembly line
Airbus intends to pressure-test the assembly line for the A320neo with several preliminary airframes to ensure it can support production ramp-up demand.
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FARNBOROUGH: Eaton pushes latest fuel pump
Eaton has announced the development of a variable displacement fuel pump aimed at improving fuel efficiency. The pump, known as VDRP, will also reduce maintenance...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Malaysia Airlines A380 shows up on schedule
Malaysia Airlines' second A380 (MSN81) has arrived at the show to participate in the flying display, a week after the carrier's first superjumbo entered service.
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FARNBOROUGH: Aero Sekur hands out safety handbook
Aero Sekur (H4, B8) is offering visitors to its stand a new handbook giving an overview of the company's helicopter safety, survival expertise and product...
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FARNBOROUGH: Hamilton Sundstrand signs MRO agreements at Farnborough
Hamilton Sundstrand (chalet D14-16) has signed a trio of maintenance and repair agreements at Farnborough. The company has been chosen to provide maintenance...
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FARNBOROUGH: US Navy fits Raytheon MALD-J onto Super Hornet
The US Navy is integrating the Raytheon-built Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Jammer (MALD-J) onto the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter. "MALD...
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FARNBOROUGH: GKN wins Bell 525 airframe part deal
Bell Helicopter (chalet L2) has contracted UK aerostructures specialist GKN Aerospace (Innovation Zone) to provide fuselage components for the 525 Relentless...