Paris Air Show 2009

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Airbus orders still flow, but now just a trickle

Cooling down somewhat from a red-hot commercial start at this year’s Paris Air Show, Airbus yesterday won a pair of modest but significant firm orders–one
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TP400 nears Fadec trials, certification

Engine consortium Europrop International (EPI) is now just 300 test hours away from certification of its 11,000-shp TP400 turboprop for the Airbus A400M mi

CMC Electronics Satcom Antenna Certified on A380

The CMC Electronics CMA-2102SB high-gain satcom antenna has been certified on the A380 and A330/340.

Sabena Wins P.180 Avanti Paint Work

Piaggio Aero has signed an memorandum of understanding with Sabena Technics that sets the framework for a contract to paint part of its P.180 Avanti twin b
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Saudi Arabia Joins the Sniper Family

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has announced that it is to supply the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod to the Royal Saudi Air Force.
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Lynx goes wild as first flight approaches

After a difficult period in which the whole program’s future lay in doubt, AgustaWestland’s Future Lynx has emerged with a new name–AW159 Lynx Wildcat–and
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C Series supply chain locked; focus turns to production prep

Bombardier has moved into the next stage in the development of its new C Series aircraft, having secured the supply chain and completed the selection of al

Visitors up for Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong

The 2009 Asian Aerospace show in Hong Kong is set to achieve significant growth in visitor numbers with organizers reporting that pre-registrations are mor

Honeywell Avionics, APUs for ACG’s 68 A320s

Honeywell will supply avionics and auxiliary power units (APUs) for Aviation Capital Group’s fleet of 68 new Airbus A320s in a deal valued at more than $40
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Tanker protagonists square off for round three of U.S. bid

Battle lines were drawn here this week for round three of the Great Tanker War.