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Lockheed Martin’s ground sensor system now communicates with UAVs
A wireless ground sensor and communication system developed by Lockheed Martin can now be integrated with unmanned aerial vehicles, allowing UAV operators to lower monitoring costs and improve effectiveness, according to a Lockheed Martin media release.
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NewsBell unveils V-280 Valor mock-up
Bell Helicopter revealed the first full-scale mock-up of its V-280 Valor tiltrotor aircraft today to attendees of the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting in Washington, DC.
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Airbus explores A350 structural growth potential
Airbus is exploring the potential room for structural growth of the A350-1000 but insists this is not indicative of plans to develop a further stretch.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems to build V-280 fuselage
Spirit AeroSystems continues to expand its military aviation business with an agreement to design, develop and manufacture the fuselage of Bell Helicopter’s V-280 Valor tiltrotor aircraft.
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Korean Air thrives on diversification unit
The aerospace division of Korean Air, known as KAL-ASD, has developed into a broadly diversified business with a broad range MRO, aerospace and development programmes.
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Air Arabia eyes first Chinese routes for launch in 2014
Air Arabia plans to launch its first flights to China in early 2014 and is seeking regulatory permission to operate into new markets in West Africa.
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NewsVivaAerobus orders 52 A320 family aircraft
Mexican low-cost carrier VivaAerobus has signed an agreement to buy 52 Airbus A320 family aircraft, and will shed its all-Boeing 737 fleet by 2016.
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NewsIsrael could maintain F-35s under US supervision
An agreement to perform depot-level maintenance on Israeli air force Lockheed Martin F-35s in Israel under US supervision could solve an ongoing dispute about the issue.
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NewsPICTURES: Brimstone 2 passes test against high-speed vehicle
MBDA has performed a test campaign involving a longer-range and increased accuracy version of its Brimstone air-to-surface missile, culminating with a complex firing against a fast-moving land vehicle.
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NBAA: Thales marks NBAA return with Avionics 2020 cockpit
After a five-year hiatus from NBAA, Thales is making a comeback to the business aviation show with its Avionics 2020 cockpit. It also plans to market a new system for generating and converting electrical power to start engines.
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NewsLockheed gets funds for Saudi KC-130J tankers
Lockheed Martin has been awarded $180 million to produce an initial two KC-130J tankers for Saudi Arabia.
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USAF places latest Reaper order
The US Air Force has finalised a fiscal year 2013 order for 24 more MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicles.
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Emirates and Virgin America widen partnership
Virgin America and Emirates are expanding their partnership by allowing their frequent flyer members to earn and redeem points on each other's networks.
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NewsNBAA: Rolls-Royce’s CorporateCare a Vegas sure bet
Rolls-Royce’s CorporateCare power-by-the-hour offering is increasingly being seen as a safe bet by operators that do not want to roll the dice when it comes to engine support costs.
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NewsNBAA: Scimitar winglets give Boeing BBJ a foil for long-range drag
Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) announced at NBAA it is launching a split scimitar winglet retrofit programme for the family of 737NG-based Boeing Business Jets.
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NewsNBAA: Viking Air shows executive class with Wipaire executive interior
Viking Air is showing the first Twin Otter Series 400 adorned in a custom Wipaire executive interior.
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NewsNBAA: PW800 updated but no customer named
Pratt & Whitney Canada still is not ready at this NBAA to name a customer for its newest engine, the PW800. But the Montreal-based engine maker is ready to provide new technical details and update the progress of developing the 10,000-20,000lb thrust-class engine.
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NewsNBAA: Bombardier goes all in with Learjet 85
Bombardier re-affirmed on the eve of the NBAA convention that the Learjet 85 will enter service around the third quarter of next year, despite the fact that the aircraft has yet to make its maiden flight.
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NewsOman Air studies move to 50-strong fleet by 2017
Oman Air is evaluating plans to accelerate its near-term growth as part of efforts to move into profitability.
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Lufthansa to extend seat-reservation service
Lufthansa is to offer all economy-class passengers the opportunity to reserve their seat in advance.