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PARIS: Boeing's Le Bourget springboard for 737 Max 10
With the share of firm orders for re-engined single-aisle aircraft still tilted heavily in Airbus's favour, Boeing has come to the Paris air show intent on showcasing the slow-selling 737 Max 9 and launching the largest version of the 737 yet, the Max 10.
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PARIS: Airbus hikes 20-year demand outlook
Airbus has hiked its 20-year demand forecast by 5% to nearly 35,000 aircraft, compared with just over 33,000 last year.
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PARIS: GE ups production target to meet Boeing and Airbus demand
Airbus and Boeing have asked GE Aviation to produce an additional 800 engines over a three-year period beginning in 2018, the powerplant manufacturer's chief executive has disclosed.
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PARIS: IAG picks P&W to power part of A320neo order
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG has tentatively selected the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G powerplant for 47 of the Airbus A320neos the company has ordered.
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PARIS: Raytheon talks to UK over US Navy precision landing system for new carriers
Raytheon is in discussions with the UK government regarding the potential adoption of the US Navy’s precision landing system onto the Royal Navy’s new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, for use with the Royal Navy’s Lockheed Martin F-35B.
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PARIS: Boeing mulls more automation for 737 line
Boeing is considering adding further automation to the wing-build process for its 737 line, which could enable future rate increases.
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PARIS: Rockwell flight-tracking to be standard on A350
Airbus is to implement a flight-tracking system as standard on the A350 and A380 designed to transmit alerts automatically in the event of an abnormal flight situation.
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PARIS: Textron unveils Nightwarden tactical UAV
Textron will today unveil its newest tactical UAV offering dubbed the Nightwarden, a production-ready derivative of the satellite-communications (SATCOM)-enabled Shadow M2 that it first introduced in 2011.
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PARIS: Collins teams with Airbus for enhanced aircraft tracking
Rockwell Collins has teamed up with Airbus to introduce a new automated tracking system which will be fitted as standard on the aiframer's two biggest aircraft, the A350 and A380, and offered as an option on its others.
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PARIS: Brazil's SAR C295 debuts ahead of 12-country tour
Following its formal handover to Brazil on 16 June, the first search and rescue-configured Airbus Defence & Space C295 is making its debut at the show, ahead of a planned delivery flight that will see it touch down in over 12 different countries to demonstrate the capability of the type.
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AirAsia X mulls all-economy A330s
The AirAsia X is considering configuring some of its on-order A330s in a high-density, all-economy layout and deploy them on medium-haul routes.
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Norfolk Island Airlines commences services
Norfolk Island Airlines commenced services on the Brisbane-Norfolk Island-Auckland route on 17 June.
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NewsPARIS: Leonardo takes wraps off M-346FA fighter
Leonardo has taken the wraps off the most advanced version of its M-346, with the fighter attack (FA) standard to be capable of performing combat duties and also serving in an aggressor role.
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PARIS: Stage set for Boeing to launch 737 Max 10X
Boeing is set to launch the 23rd major derivative of the 737 family at the Paris air show on 19 June with the potential unveiling of the 737 Max 10X.
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PARIS: F-35 goes from zero to hero
The Lockheed Martin F-35 is steadily becoming a mainstay of big air shows, with its planned high-g performance to mark a key turning point in its show attendance record.
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PARIS: Boeing takes cautious look on European fighter competitions
Boeing is pursuing several European fighter jet competitions, albeit with a more strategic look at the changing market.
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PARIS: KC-390 prepares for promotional tour
With its KC-390 making its debut at Le Bourget in the static and flying displays, Embraer is seeking new sales for its multimission tanker/transport beyond launch customer Brazil, and has also expanded its potential roles to include maritime patrol and search and rescue.
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PARIS: Lockheed Martin upbeat on LM-100J prospects
Lockheed Martin is giving a Paris air show debut to its new LM-100J commercial freighter, less than a month after its maiden sortie.
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PARIS: Production for Qatar F-15s could stretch into 2022
Boeing is in the midst of contract negotiations with Qatar after signing a letter of authorisation last week, a potential contract that could stretch F-15 production for Qatar out to 2022, Boeing’s executive vice-president said this week.
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PARIS: 737 Max 9 testing on course for Q1 2018 certification
The 737 Max 9 on show at Paris is the first of two aircraft which will undertake the flight-test programme for the larger Max variant.