Both Boeing and Airbus have achieved significant new business so far this week at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Neo & Max Backlogs Beef Up As Show Orders Top $52 Billion

The new system includes a large HUD that shows video imagery with flight and navigation symbology overlaid in 2D and 3D.

Elbit Advances with Hercules Upgrades

Modifications to the flight control system and software now give the C Series about twice the range of the Avro RJ85.

C Series Can Do LCY-NYC, or Moscow

Canadian engine OEM also signs GTF maintenance agreement with Air Canada for its coming C Series fleet.

P&W, Wizz Air Ink $2.5B Deal for GTFs

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The Canadian company played a consultancy role in helping the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) develop the guidelines.

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The Sion facility will offer maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the Bell 429. 

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Strata’s manufacturing facility is at the Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park in Abu Dhabi.

Strata Wins $1B in Airbus Business 

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Initially rated at 1,300 shp, future iterations of the ATP will range from 850 to 1,650 shp.

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Unison has won contracts with Dubai-based Emirates, and Safran of France.

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Through an agreement with Northrup Grumman, Nordam will produce three new components made of composite materials.

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The Lockheed Martin F-35 can carry a large weapons load, combining internal and external stores.

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Contract calls for 811 pairs through 2034 valued at $2 billion.

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