2017 Paris Airshow

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Engines

GE Presses the Reset Button On 9X Engine Certification Testing

More extensive ground testing of its 100,000-pound-thrust GE9X engine appears to have cleared the way to a smoother certification process.
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Aircraft

Diamond Debuts New Multi-Purpose Surveillance Platform

The DA62 MPP has more cabin volume for surveillance than the existing DA42 MPP aircraft.
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Aircraft

USAF Rethink Means Warthog Lives to Fight Another Day

Pentagon reverses A-10 retirement, but looks for new close air support platform.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Recaro Wins Big Airline Seats Orders From Avianca and SAS

Avianca's order for 3,170 CL3710 units is the first South American order for Recaro. Meanwhile SAS will modify 5,000 BL3520 units its fleet.
Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Confident It Can Meet PW1000G Commitments

Having oversome issues with initial geared turbofan engines, the manufacturer believes it has a good plan for ramping up production.
Engines

Integrated Nacelle Systems Take Flight On Global 7000 and C919

Nexcelle is pioneering new nacelle technology that promises savings in terms of fuel burn and maintenance costs.
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Aircraft

Embraer Improves E-Jet E2 Performance Figures

Braziliian OEM reveals more range and lift for E195-E2, improved hot/high and short field capability announced for E190-E2.
Aircraft

Boeing Reports Not a Squawk in 787-10 Flight-test Program

First two Boeing 787-10 flight test articles have finished 20 percent of testing
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Aircraft

Embraer’s KC-390 in Debut Public Demo Flight

Transport/Tanker on track for certification next year, with additional sales announcements planned by year’s end.

Paris Welcomes 51st Salon du Bourget

This year's Paris Air Show features about 2,400 exhibitors, up 100 from last year.
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