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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Up for APU Challenge from Boeing

UTC subsidiary expects further competitive pressure, but expresses readiness to compete
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Heeds Hard Lessons Learned on GTF

Any new engine upgrades will undergo more rigorous testing
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Aircraft

Countdown Begins to Farnborough International Airshow 2018

Flying displays are less dramatic than they once were, but show promises a fascinating range of aircraft and innovative features.
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Aircraft

UK's New Aircraft Carriers Rekindle Some Naval Pride

When configured for carrier strike, the two new ships could take two F-35B squadrons, each with 24 jets.
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AESA Radar and Technology Developments

The technology features prominently in fighter competitions.
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Engines

GE Prepares for Second Phase of GE9X Flight Testing

Ground testing is well advanced but flight testing will start slightly later than planned.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Leonardo Trials Solo and Hero, Awaits First Order

The Italian company is leading two unmanned aerial systems projects that could appeal to varous nations for maritime applications.
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Aircraft

KAI Aiming for Spanish and Greek Trainer Deals

Korean manufacturer is looking west for opportunities to sell its KT-1 turboprop trainer and the T-50 Golden Eagle advanced jet trainer.
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Avionics

AirMap Partners with Switzerland's Skyguide for Drone UTM

The partnership with Skyguide enables AirMap to put in place by 2019 everything that would be required for a Swiss UTM system by 2021.
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5 Ways Considered Cabin Design Inspires Loyalty and Generates Profit

See how the human-centric cabin design in Bombardier’s new CRJ Series Cabin can enhance your brand.
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Aircraft

Airbus Selects A220 as New C Series Brand

Airbus-Bombardier joint venture wants at least half of 100- to 150-seat market.
Airports

Florida's Boca Airport Sponsors School Supplies Drive

Boca Raton Airport along with its two FBOs, will be collecting back-to-school supplies for local children in need.
Security

DOT IG Raises Flag on DataComm Security Plan Delays

The OIG found that FAA is identifying but not yet mitigating weaknesses in DataComm security.
Training and Workforce

SimCom Adds Cessna Citation Mustang Pilot Training

With the new sim up and running, the company is now offering initial, recurrent, and upgrade pilot training for the very light jet.
Airports

FAA Issues Latest Ruling on AOPA FBO Claims

While the agency largely dismissed the AOPA complaint against Key West International Airport, it did find a grant assurance violation.
Regulations and Government

SCOTUS Battle Fuels Fears of Further FAA Bill Delays

Washington lobbyists have been concerned about an apparent lack of momentum with the bill.

Analysts: Upside for Exec Jets Unit under Embraer/Boeing JV

Analysts see joint venture for Embraer Executive Jets less likely, but suggest possibility of further Boeing cooperation, increased product development.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Surveys Commercial Drone Operators

The agency seeks to understand how they are used, and how their operators would like to receive information on drone-related issues.
Engines

Engine Core Included in Bird-ingestion Testing Proposal

The proposed test consists of firing at the aircraft engine core the equivalent to the largest bird currently required.
Aircraft

Cutter Begins Pilatus Mx Ops at Denver Centennial

Its Denver location is equipped to serve the full line of Pilatus aircraft, including the PC-12 and PC-24.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

Technology and Technician Trends in MRO
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Aircraft

Greek Air Force Chooses Tecnam Primary Trainer

Twelve P2002 JFs will be operated at the air academy.
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Avionics

ExecuJet Installs First JetWave Systems in Africa

The South African aviation services company is also among the first to offer "fly away" installations of the JetWave hardware on select aircraft platforms.
Regulations and Government

FAA Draft AC Addresses Part 135 Aircraft Inspections

The new document details what operators must validate in an inspection for the aircraft to be added to their AOC.

Aerospace 4.0 Hosts the Coming Revolution

Cutting edge technologies, companies on display in new zone dedicated to showcasing innovations transforming aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Aircraft

New Air-ground Rocket For Russian Attack Aircraft

The S-8OFP is replacing the S-8 predecessor, but is still unguided.
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Engines

All New CFM Leaps Now Have CMC Coating Fix

CFM began delivering new Leap engines with the permanent CMC environmental-barrier coating fix in June
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Appeals Court Upholds FAA Amateur Drone Authority

Paves way for new registration and ID rules

U.S. Bizav Flying Stumbles in June, Says Argus

This marks the first year-to-date decrease.
Avionics

Bombardier Adds HUD/EVS Option for the Challenger 350

The HUD/EVS will further expand the avionics functionalities of the Pro Line 21-equipped super-midsize bizjet, which has a synthetic vision system.