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FARNBOROUGH: No standard process for Canadian F-35 withdrawal, Kendall says
As the USA cautiously navigates the implications of the UK's Brexit vote on its foreign military sales, top American acquisition officials are also bracing for a potential Canadian departure from the F-35 programme.
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FARNBOROUGH: Sikorsky targets armed Black Hawk sales
Sikorsky has unveiled the latest iteration of an armed variant of its ubiquitous Black Hawk helicopter, which it sees as an option for countries looking to replace fleets of Mil Mi-24s.
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ANALYSIS: Early A350 deployment reflects mature operation
Airbus is showcasing its latest widebody, the A350, again at Farnborough this year and is progressively building the big twinjet’s in-service experience.
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing confirms 737 Max 7 redesign
Boeing has confirmed the 737 Max 7 has been redesigned to accommodate two more seat rows with up to 12 more seats than available today on the 737-700.
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FARNBOROUGH: Air Lease orders three more A350s
US-based lessor Air Lease Corporation is ordering another three Airbus A350s as part of a package which also includes a single A321.
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FARNBOROUGH: Show a pivotal moment for the new Leonardo
An air show debut for any company is a big moment, a sign that it has truly arrived. And to make that arrival at Farnborough is to announce its arrival on the grandest stage of all. However, in this case the business in question has a level of experience unmatched ...
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FARNBOROUGH: Triumph gets back in shape
Size doesn’t always equate with wise in aerospace. Just ask the owners of Triumph Group, who have seen the company double in size in the past six years, but also the value of their shares more than half from a 2013 peak of over $80, as the conglomerate has struggled ...
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FARNBOROUGH: Ground control to ISS - who's in charge up there?
As British astronaut Tim Peake gets his Earth legs back after his recent return from six months aboard the International Space Station, one of his European Space Agency astronaut corps colleagues is training for a second stint in orbit – which includes an unusual responsibility.
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FARNBOROUGH: New Embraer commercial chief confident on future sales
Embraer’s commercial aircraft division arrives at this year's Farnborough show with a new chief executive in place, albeit a familiar face, after long-standing chief operating officer John Slattery was selected to replace his promoted predecessor Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva from 1 July
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FARNBOROUGH: Embraer, Boeing strengthen support pact on KC-390
As Embraer’s KC-390 tanker-transport makes its international show debut, the Brazilian airframer and Boeing have strengthened their cooperation on the twinjet, which is seeking its first export success.
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FARNBOROUGH: Viking's plans for the CL-415
Ten years after buying the rights to the DHC-6 Twin Otter, Viking Air has acquired another venerable aircraft programme from Bombardier – the CL-415 water bomber.
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FARNBOROUGH: Cadet demand drives commercial success for CAE
Increasing air travel means a need for more airliners, and also more pilots. These pilots have to be trained – as part of ongoing assessments, for new types, or to become flightcrew in the first place. CAE is one of those benefiting from the surge in people who want to ...
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FARNBOROUGH: FLIR launches improved Safire HD targeting system
FLIR Systems has launched the Star Safire 380-HLDc high-definition multispectral compact targeting system, an extension of its legacy 380-HD design, which can fit into a compact form for light attack helicopters.
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FARNBOROUGH: Elbit introduces Spectro ER surveillance pod
Elbit Systems has unveiled its new Spectro XR (extra range) electro-optical payload.
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FARNBOROUGH: Xiamen signs for up to 30 737 Max 200s
Xiamen Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding for up to 30 Boeing 737 Max 200s for its low-cost operations.
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ANALYSIS: BAE Systems to stage Farnborough show of strength
As the UK prepares for a shock divorce from the European Union following its public’s Brexit vote, the implications for the nation’s major aerospace players include much uncertainty – but also potential opportunity.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bell chief Snyder eyes next product launch
Having been in the aerospace industry for over 30 years, this edition of the Farnborough air show is not Mitch Snyder’s first visit to this corner of Hampshire. However, it is his first as the chief executive of Bell Helicopter.
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FARNBOROUGH: F-35B displays as UK is poised to sign key military contracts
UK Prime Minister David Cameron arrives at the show today amid hope that in the wake of recent political turmoil he will make key announcements demonstrating the country’s position as a top buyer of high-level military aircraft. Meanwhile the UK’s new fighter is expected to wow the crowds.
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FARNBOROUGH: Cessna makes a point on Grand Caravan EX
Cessna is promoting at the show a new hard point option for its Grand Caravan EX. The feature, which recently secured US certification, is designed to strengthen the multimission potential of the single-engined turboprop and can be viewed on an EX wing mock-up.
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FARNBOROUGH: Embraer's Slattery questions CSeries sell-off
Embraer's new commercial aircraft chief has upped the ante in the competitive battle with Bombardier, questioning what message the sale of a significant share of the CSeries programme sends to the market.