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PARIS: Interview: Alenia chief executive Giuseppe Giordo
Giuseppe Giordo is chief executive of Alenia Aeronautica and responsible for Finmeccanica's Aeronautics division. He talks to Flightglobal about the company's presence at the show, the status of current programmes and the company's plans for the future.
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Brian Johnson to step down as Isle of Man director of civil aviation
The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry is searching for a new director of civil aviation to replace Brian Johnson, who will be stepping down from the role on 26 August.
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PARIS: A160 Hummingbird set for its biggest test
A decade-long investment in the unmanned, long-endurance A160 Hummingbird helicopter is set to enter a final proving phase at the end of the month.
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PARIS: Irkut forges ahead with MS-21 work
Testing has started of the prototype wing box for Irkut's MS-21 mid-size airliner, president and chairman of the company's executive board Alexey Fedorov has revealed.
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PARIS: A380 on course to break even in 2014-15: Gallois
EADS expects Airbus to start breaking even on its A380 programme in 2014-15 following improvement to the production cycle on the type.
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PARIS: Airbus committed to A350-800 despite two-year delay
Airbus insists it remains committed to building the A350-800 despite delaying its entry into service by two years, from the second half of 2014 to mid-2016.
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PARIS: A350-1000 delayed to 2017 as Rolls raises XWB thrust
Airbus is to postpone entry into service of the A350-1000 by two years, to mid-2017, in order to provide a thrust increase to 97,000lb (431kN) from the previous...
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PARIS: Parker develops thermal management, lubrication system packages
Parker Aerospace (hall 5, stand D264) has developed thermal management and lubrication system packages for aircraft engines. "The customisable packages...
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PARIS: R-R details Trent 1000 roadmap as service entry looms
Rolls-Royce is preparing to power the Boeing 787's service entry with All Nippon Airways, scheduled for the third quarter, as it simultaneously starts work...
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PARIS: Marshall Aerospace launches software
UK aerospace engineering specialist Marshall Aerospace has launched Series software, a system electrical rating integration evaluation progamme. The...
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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.