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Irkut signs for MC-21's initial PD-14 flight-test engines
Irkut has reached an agreement with United Engine over delivery of five Aviadvigatel PD-14 flight-test engines for the MC-21 fleet.
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Ruag wins follow-up MRO deal from Dutch coastguard
The Netherlands Coastguard has extended a maintenance agreement for two Dornier 228 maritime patrol aircraft with the turboprop’s manufacturer Ruag.
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Airbus to tour Asia and Gulf with A350-1000
Airbus has commenced a demonstration tour with its newly-certified A350-1000 which will cover destinations in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions.
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Global MRO spend to reach $115 billion by 2028 - Oliver Wyman
The global MRO spend for commercial air transport in 2018 is expected to reach around $77.4 billion, up from $75.6 billion a year before.
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US Army cleared to buy UH-72As, ending three-year lawsuit
An appellate judge has cleared the US Army to buy a new batch of UH-72As from Airbus, ending a three-year-long battle launched by Leonardo over a decision to award the contract without a competition.
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CFM sets new engine delivery record despite Leap shortfall
CFM International delivered a total of 459 Leap engines to three manufacturers in 2017, but the joint venture struggled to keep pace with demand while coping with parts shortages and teething problems in service, executives said on 25 January.
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LHT wins 777F component support deal from EVA Air
EVA Air has extended its co-operation with Lufthansa Technik to cover component maintenance on Boeing 777 Freighters.
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LHT establishes subsidiary to develop automation technology
Lufthansa Technik has established a joint venture with German engineering firm Pepperl & Fuchs to develop automation technology for the aerospace sector.
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AVIC to develop new member of Wing Loong UAV family
AVIC will launch a new member of the Wing Loong UAV family in 2018, with the new aircraft to be an improved variant of the Wing Loong I.
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Singapore air show looks to the industry's future
The upcoming Singapore air show and its attendant events will focus on innovation and the future of the industry.
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Trent blade issues impact all RR-powered 787-9s, Boeing says
Boeing officials say they are working with Rolls-Royce on pervasive durability problems with a large subset of the Trent 1000 fleet that has grounded multiple 787-9s for long periods.
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Kuwait Airways awards thrust-reverser MRO deal to Safran
Safran Nacelles has been contracted to service thrust reversers on the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines powering Kuwait Airways' Airbus A330 fleet.
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Etihad's technical arm wins follow-up deal from Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways has picked Etihad Airways' maintenance division to conduct light checks on Boeing 737s and 787s.
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Rolls-Royce reveals launch customers for LessorCare programme
Engine maker Rolls-Royce has named AerCap, Avolon and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise as launch customers for a new support programme tailored to the needs of lessors.
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MQ-9B conducts launch, recovery using only SATCOM
A General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B UAV has taxied, taken off, and landed using only its satellite communications (SATCOM) data link.
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FAA approves 787-10 for airworthiness
Singapore Airlines can take delivery of the first Boeing 787-10 on schedule after the US Federal Aviation Administration approved an amended type certificate, the manufacturer announced on 22 January.
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SAS picks Magnetic MRO for A320neo heavy maintenance
Estonian maintenance provider Magnetic MRO is to conduct heavy checks on Scandinavian Airlines' Airbus A320neo narrowbodies.
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NewsSurplus Kiowa Warriors to bolster Greek army fleet
Greece should later this year complete the administrative work related to its planned acquisition of 70 Bell Helicopter OH-58D Kiowa Warrior armed scouts formerly operated by the US Army.
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LHT to begin Max connectivity modifications mid-year
Lufthansa Technik is to conduct connectivity modifications on Boeing 737 Max jets at its site in the Hungarian capital Budapest "from mid-2018".
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Airbus Helicopters sees orders and deliveries slip in 2017
Airbus Helicopters recorded 409 deliveries in 2017, a slight fall on the 418 rotorcraft it handed over the previous year.