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PARIS: Raytheon's ACES HY enters production
Raytheon (chalet A306, static F172) has announced low-rate initial production (LRIP) of a new hyperspectral sensor system for unmanned aerial vehicles. Called...
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PARIS: German organisations unite to promote biofuels development
A newly established group in Germany hopes to use the Paris air show as a platform to publicise its attempts to push for the widespread development and use of alternative fuels in the commercial aviation sector.
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NewsPARIS: Engine problems prevent A400M flying at show
Engine gearbox problems mean the Airbus Military A400M will not take part in the flying display during its Paris debut. Instead, the European military transport - billed as one of the stars of the show - will appear in a brief fly-past and remain on static display.
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PARIS: Alternative fuels to play key role at Paris air show
Alternative aviation fuels are a key theme of this year's Paris air show, with the emphasis firmly on securing agreements to purchase large volumes of fuel and drumming up the investment needed to move towards large-scale production.
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PARIS: Green sky thinking: Airbus FYI competition turns final
This week Airbus will reveal the winner of its second "Fly Your Ideas" (FYI) student research competition at the Paris air show, after the manufacturer invited young people around the globe to come up with fresh ideas to make aviation more environmentally friendly.
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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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NewsPARIS: 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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NewsAerospace 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...