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New Chinese Fighters Tap Russian, U.S. Technology

It remains unclear how far Chinese fighter manufacturers Shenyang and Chengdu have progressed their respective FC/J-31 and J-20 designs.

Lord Says European Growth Strategy is Working

The U.S. company is continuing its path to become more active in the European aerospace supply chain.

Activity-Based Intelligence Comes of Age in Modern Warfare

Geographic intelligence has emerged as a key tool as states battle new types of enemies.

Headwinds Don't Dampen Boeing's Commercial Airplane Outlook

Forecast calls for 41,030 deliveries worth more than $6 trillion over 20 years

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Bedek, Mexicana To Open 767 Conversion Site

Mexico City facility needed to meet demand, Bedek says.

Liebherr Display Includes 777X Folding Wingtip Parts

German supplier showing range of air management, flight control and landing gear systems

Ontic Continues Rapid Growth Through New Acquisitions

The company expects an announcement shortly on a deal involving Ultra Electronics, while it closes on latest P&WC acquisition at month's end.

UTC Expands Smart Aircraft Ops Portfolio

REACh-compliant coatings and fiber optic sensing technology added to the company’s “ecosystem” of products and services.

Airbus Offering Airspace Cabins On A320s

Larger bins coming in 2019.

UTC, Northrop Team on Technologies of the Future

UTC and Northrop Grumman will align investments on key products and systems for joint customers.

Pratt Canada Seals Deals to Power Chinese, Russian turboprops

The P&WC engine for AVIC's MA700 is is on track for certification by the end of 2019.

Chinese Transport Goes on Sale

China’s C-130J equivalent has been in service in China for some time, and is now available for export.

Boom Order Book Up To 76, CEO Says

Supersonic airliner, on track for 2023 debut, has five customers

Embraer Logs Further E-Jets Orders

The Brazilian manufacturer's commercial aircraft backlog now stands at about $3 billion.

New Life for an Old Classic

Antonov and its Saudi partners have engaged leading U.S. and European suppliers to create a throroughly modern version of the An-32

Another Big Day of Business at Paris

Several billion dollars in sales as orders and commitments continue to flow

French Company Signs LOI For Lockheed Martin's Hybrid Airship

A second potential buyer for the innovative transporter has emerged, but there is still no firm order for the LMH-1

Typhoon Gears Up for Brimstone Firing

Eurofighter is shortly to begin firing tests with the MBDA Brimstone weapon, a key part of the process of transferring Tornado capability to the Typhoon

LM Boosts Hercules Program With Civil Order, New SOF Version

The LM-100J on display at Paris has a launch customer, and a new international version for special missions was also announced.

GKN Wages War On Waste With Additive Manufacturing

GKN Aerospace is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy.

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