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FARNBOROUGH: RUAG eyes more special missions sales for Do228
Swiss manufacturer RUAG expects that government agencies will account for close to half of the sales of its Do228 utility turboprop in the near future.
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FARNBOROUGH: Thales, Elettronica sign EW pact
Two of Europe’s leading providers of aircraft self-protection systems have joined forces to address near-term requirements – and prepare themselves to counter the threats of the future.
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FARNBOROUGH: USAF reopens door for GE to compete for future F-35 engine
The US Air Force has contractually re-opened the door for GE Aviation to challenge Pratt & Whitney for a potential propulsion upgrade for the Lockheed Martin F-35.
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FARNBOROUGH: UK firms up two big military buys
The UK Ministry of Defence has firmed up two expected orders at the Farnborough air show, committing to the purchase of both the Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and AH-64E Apache attack helicopter.
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FARNBOROUGH: Rockton signs for 10 MRJ90s
Mitsubishi Aircraft has attracted its first European customer with Swedish lessor Rockton's signing of a letter of intent that covers a firm order for 10 MRJ90s plus options on an additional 10.
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FARNBOROUGH: Saab demos remote tower system as it eyes new customers
Saab is demonstrating its remote tower air traffic control (ATC) offering at the Farnborough air show, as it lines up three new potential customers for the sensor-based management system.
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FARNBOROUGH: Textron targets Fury munition deliveries
Textron Systems could deliver the Fury precision-guided munition before end of this year.
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FARNBOROUGH: Comac wins deals for 90 ARJ21s
Comac has disclosed commitments for 90 ARJ21 regional jets from two Chinese lessors, with both deals targeted at putting the Chinese aircraft with foreign customers.
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FARNBOROUGH: Embraer raises long-term market forecast
Embraer’s 20-year forecast for large regional jets predicts demand for 6,400 aircraft, up slightly on last year’s figure of 6,350.
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FARNBOROUGH: Swedish air force hails Meteor missile introduction
MBDA's Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile has achieved operational status, with the Swedish air force's MS20 software-standard Saab Gripen the first to field the European weapon.
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus trims high-capacity demand outlook
Airbus has trimmed its outlook for high-capacity aircraft over the next 20 years, estimating demand for 1,479 new passenger jets and freighters in the ‘very large’ category.
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FARNBOROUGH: Standard Chartered orders 10 737-800s
Standard Chartered Bank has placed an order for 10 Boeing 737-800s.
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FARNBOROUGH: Powering transition at Avio Aero
Avio Aero is a company in transition. Three years after its acquisition by General Electric was completed, the Italian engine specialist – founded over a century ago – is embarking on the final stage of what chief executive Riccardo Procacci describes as a big change in the way the company ...
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FARNBOROUGH: Bell gives international debut to V-280 mock-up
Tucked away in Bell Helicopter’s chalet is a mock-up of its V-280 next-generation tiltrotor, which the manufacturer is pinning its hopes on as the future of vertical lift.
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FARNBOROUGH: Virgin Atlantic to take 12 A350-1000s
Virgin Atlantic is to add 12 Airbus A350-1000s to its fleet.
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FARNBOROUGH: US DoD announces blueprint for affordability reboot
The US Defense Department announced a two-year extension of its “blueprint for affordability for production” for the Joint Strike Fighter programme, first announced two years ago, and revealed a second initiative to reduce operation and sustainment cost for the platform.
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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.