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Finnair develops crew schedules based on Jeppesen fatigue tool
Finnair has become the first commercial carrier to develop crew schedules based on Boeing unit Jeppesen's recently introduced fatigue risk management system, which is integrated with its crew management solution suite.
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PARIS: ACG scores aerospace technology first
UK firm Advanced Composites Group (ACG) has scored an aerospace first with its industry-leading out-of-autoclave (OoA) technology. Midlands-based ACG...
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PARIS: Sigma celebrates GE contract
UK manufacturer Sigma Precision Components (hall 2B, stand G158) is celebrating a new three-year, multi-million dollar contract with GE Aviation. Under...
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A400M engine set to propel Ratier-Figeac's fortunes
The A400M's giant propellers are Ratier-Figeac's most high-profile piece of kit. But the company's products go under the skin
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Aerospace and defence drive French exports and profits
Aerospace, defence, electronics and security is France's leading industry sector in exports and profit, contributing some €18 billion ($26 billion) to the...
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Zodiac has success written in the stars
Zodiac Aerospace is emerging from a challenging period of downturn with involvement in multiple new aircraft programmes
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Aerospace Valley: France's crucible of flight
Aerospace Valley in south-west France is home to one of the world's largest concentrations of big and small aerospace firms
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GECI Aviation targets niche appeal
Paris-based GECI International is looking to expand its industrial footprint via two niche aircraft programmes
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Daher Socata: from aerostructures to airframers
A series of acquisitions has given Daher a big footprint in aerospace. Not it is eyeing opportunities for its business aircraft unit Socata
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ICAO adopts new standards for fatigue-risk management
The International Civil Aviation Organisation has adopted new standards for fatigue-risk management systems, which will come into effect towards the end of this year.
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ATR more certain over prospects for 90-seat turboprop
ATR is more confident that it could put a proposal to its shareholders next year outlining a larger turboprop design.
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Aerolia runs up A350 panel production
Aerolia invests in carbon airframe technology not just to stay on board the A350 programme, but also to be attractive for a future sale
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Air show showcases France's front-line equipment
With French armed forces in combat in Afghanistan and Libya, their current equipment is experiencing heavy demand ...
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PARIS: Russia's air force gets real
Senior officers in Russia's air force can see glimmers of light after the gloom of the 1990s and early 2000s. The question is whether these glimmers are yet another false dawn.
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Russian Helicopters set to sign new contracts
Russian Helicopters is close to signing major new contracts with the country's defence ministry and major civil operators and expects to make details public at Le Bourget this week.
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Ilyushin Finance branches out
A radical shareholder restructuring could lead to Russian lessor selling overseas equipment
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Aero Sekur bets on innovation and MRO for growth
Aero Sekur is moving on with its plans for a helicopter crash airbag and flotation system, but other existing products are at the heart of the firm's expansion strategy, as new maintenance facilities are added in Italy, India and the USA.
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France's Safran and Thales look to join forces
Could consolidation and co-operation boost the competitiveness of France’s aerospace and defence sector?
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NAC seals aircraft resale contract with NetJets and Flight Options
Two leading fractional ownership companies, NetJets and Flight Options, have appointed National Airways as their exclusive aircraft resale representative for Africa.
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Checking the health of France's aerospace industry
As the global industry gathers in France our special reports assess the health of the country's aerospace sector