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Korean Air Signs Up for Airbus A320neo Club
Japan’s Peach Aviation is buying A320s and Eva Air will get A330-300s
Training and Workforce
If You Simulate It, Will They Come?
Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
Training and Workforce
Grob To Train U.S. Army Fixed-wing Aircrew
Grob’s G 120TP trainer has been selected as part of CAE’s contract to train U.S. Army fixed-wing pilots.
Avionics
L-3 Extends Underwater Beacon Life, Highlights ADS-B Transponders
In addition to introducing a new 90-day underwater locator beacon, L-3 is helping operators meet the upcoming ADS-B mandate.
Engines
Rolls-Royce, Liebherr Join To Develop Power Gearbox
UltraFan engine is a geared design based on technology that could be ready for service in 2025.
Training and Workforce
FAA Looks To Boost Training Device Hour Credits
The agency is seeking to raise the number of hours such devices can contribute to an instrument rating.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Approaching Fleet Milestone
The all-Bombardier business jet operator is about to add its 50th aircraft
Aircraft
Boeing Launches BBJ Max 9 With First Order
A year after adding the BBJ Max to its product line, Boeing has notched the first sale of the 9 variant.
Aircraft
Dassault's Falcon 8X Wows the Crowds in Paris
As part of its public debut, the French airframer's new flagship took part in the show's daily flying display.
Safety
Airbus Helicopters AS350 Accidents Highlighted in TSB Report
After a series of ice ingestion accidents, Canada's Transportation Safety Board looks to initiate an inlet design review to prevent mishaps in winter.
Aircraft
Boeing’s Commercial Programs On Time, SVP Fancher says
Deliveries of the 737 MAX, 787-10 and 777X are scheduled to begin in 2017, 2018 and 2020, respectively.
Accidents
Growing Aero Sekur Adds Helicopter Flotation System
The new flotation system is for AgustaWestland A139, AW169 and AW189 helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications
GE, Lufthansa Sign MoU for New Engine Overhaul Venture
JV to service GEnx-2B and GE9X engines starting in 2018.
Avionics
Elbit Enhances Safety with BrightNite
Elbit Systems has introduced a new system that provides pilots of utility helicopters with the same kind of DVE capability as attack helicopter crews.
Engines
Alcoa Expands Capabilities as OEM Needs Change
Alcoa is investing in new hot isostatic pressing equipment.
Avionics
IAI Expands Heron TP Sensor Options
IAI’s high-definition M-19HD sensor turret it now compatible with the company’s Heron TP large UAV.
Maintenance and Modifications
Integrating Spares Supplies is Key To Growth, Says Satair
Through its integrated services, Satair handles all aspects of spares management for operators and suppliers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Boeing Showcases China Airlines 777 with Taiwan-style Interior
Cabin designer Ray Chen refers to “sophisticated minimalism.”
Aircraft
Commuter Air Technology Offers Composite King Air Props
New composite propellers will improve the performance of King Airs.
Engines
Engine Alliance Prepares GP7200 Upgrade Kit
The planned upgrade kit for the GP7200 will further improve mission fuel burn
Aircraft
Boeing To Roll Out Max by Year-end
Boeing CEO Ray Conner also reported that the Max continues to meet all its performance expectations.
Engines
Engine Alliance Prepares GP7200 Upgrade Kit
The planned upgrade kit for the GP7200 will further improve mission fuel burn
Aircraft
Boeing To Roll Out Max by Year-end
Boeing CEO Ray Conner also reported that the Max continues to meet all its performance expectations.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky's Auto Rig Approach Gets EASA Nod
Operator praises safety, reliability of S-92 optional system
Aircraft
Optionally-piloted LHD Gains First Order
Company already has its first order and a pre-series batch of the aircraft is under construction.
Aircraft
ATR Adds To Its Paris Sales Total
ATR took in 46 firm orders and 35 options worth about $2B at Paris Air Show.
Aircraft
Airbus gets 128 more neos on the board
Avianca has joined other airlines that have ordered Airbus neo narrowbodies at this year’s Paris show.
Training and Workforce
TRU’s New Florida Training Center Wins FAA Nod
New center to offer training for the Cessna Citation CJ1/2/3-series business jets, but more models to be added.
Engines
Three Airlines Choose GE for Fuel-saving Service
EVA Airways, Swiss and Zhejiang Loong Airlines have signed contracts with GE Aviation’s Flight Efficiency Services.
