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NAVAIR picks payload contest winners for US Marine Corps' MUX
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded the first four payload prizes for the Marine Air Ground Task Force Unmanned Aircraft System Expeditionary (MUX) programme.
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Boeing communications head to resign
Boeing’s senior vice president of communications, Anne Toulouse, will be retiring from her post in 2020, the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer says in a statement on 22 November.
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Hanwha, R-R expand engine component partnership
Korean company Hanwha Aerospace will now produce engine turbine components for Rolls-Royce’s Trent engine family, as part of an expanded long-term partnership.
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NewsMorocco approved for 36 AH-64Es with manned-unmanned teaming
The US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Morocco worth an estimated $4.25 billion for 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, including manned-unmanned teaming kits.
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InterviewBringing intelligent pricing to the travel industry
Dominique Leroux is vice-president of marketing at advanced airfare analytics company, Infare which uses large data sets to help airlines, airports and travel agents optimise their revenue management
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A330neo included in latest Trent engine inspection order
Airbus A330neo operators have been included in a new European directive ordering inspections of intermediate pressure compressor shaft assemblies on Rolls-Royce Trent engines for the Boeing 787.
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GoAir picks P&W for new A320neos
Indian low-cost carrier GoAir has selected Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G engines to power the 72 new Airbus A320neos that it will be taking from 2021.
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New bill would overhaul FAA's oversight of non-US repair stations
The US House Transportation Committee has approved a contentious bill that would impose new conditions on how the Federal Aviation Administration oversees non-US aircraft repair stations.
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US Army looks for autonomous medevac vehicles, including UAVs
The US Army is drawing up its roadmap for the future of medical care on the battlefield and is looking to autonomous vehicles, including unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), to support its medevac mission.
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NewsLockheed eyes night firefighting with LM-100J
Lockheed Martin is eager to develop a unique night firefighting capability for its LM-100J FireHerc variant.
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Sain succeeds Nakano as CEO of Panasonic Avionics
Panasonic Avionics has hired former Boeing Global Services executive Ken Sain as chief executive, succeeding former CEO Hideo Nakano.
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AJW Technique charts North American growth
Since established seven years ago, Montreal component repair shop AJW Technique acted largely as a supplier to its UK-based parent AJW Group.
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NewsAirbus and EasyJet to jointly study electric aircraft
EasyJet and Airbus have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly assess the potential of hybrid- and full-electric aircraft for short-haul flights across Europe.
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NewsAir Astana signs for 737 Max jets to place with budget arm
Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has signed a letter of intent covering 30 Boeing 737 Max jets which would be placed with newly launched low-cost unit FlyArystan.
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Ameco cleared for line maintenance at Beijing Daxing
Ameco has received authorisation from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to provide line maintenance at the recently opened Beijing Daxing International airport.
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ST Engineering divests Australian pilot school to Rex
ST Engineering has divested its Australian pilot school Aviation Training Academy Australia (ATAA) to operator Regional Express (Rex) in a deal valued at S$9.3 million ($6.83 million).
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VR Technologies outlines fast pace of VRT500 development
VR Technologies has unveiled ambitious plans for its developmental VRT500 light-single helicopter, including final assembly of the type in Italy and potential hybridisation of the platform.
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NewsBoeing lands services deals with Saudia, Ethiopian
Boeing has inked two services agreements with Saudi Arabian Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines on the sidelines of the show.
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DUBAI: UMS Skeldar to announce new contract wins
UMS Skeldar expects to sign contracts with two countries before year-end for its Skeldar V-200 vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle, as the programme moves into the industrialisation phase.
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NewsRaytheon offers advice on dealing with drones
Raytheon is displaying a range of counter drone systems at the show, amid strong regional interest in technology that can keep airspace clear of undesired small intruders.