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PARIS: Lockheed unleashes C-130J for international special forces
Lockheed Martin has launched an additional variant of its C-130J optimised to perform missions supporting the special operations forces (SOF) of international customers.
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Supplier mistake delays PW1100G deliveries up to three weeks
A quality mistake by a supplier will delay deliveries of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines to Airbus for up to three weeks, but the powerplant manufacturer remains committed to delivering 350-400 geared turbofans by the end of the year.
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PARIS: United converts 100 Max orders to 10 variant
United Airlines has converted 100 of its Boeing 737 Max orders to the newly announced Max 10 variant, while also signing for more 777-300ER aircraft.
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PARIS: Raytheon looks at second generation of Coyote UAV
Raytheon is exploring the development of a second generation of its Coyote expendable unmanned air vehicle, which will contain a number of different elements that can be selected by an operator depending on its requirements.
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ANALYSIS: 777X tests Boeing's transformed production system
Boeing's 777X is much more than a revamp of a venerable widebody; it's the test-bed for a whole new production system
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PARIS: Boeing foresees 41,000 aircraft deliveries through 2036
Boeing has released a 20-year forecast that predicts 41,030 aircraft will be delivered through 2036, implying a yearly average exceeding 2,000 deliveries for the first time.
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PARIS: Longsword light attack and surveilance aircraft makes its debut
The L-3/Air Tractor Longsword light attack/surveillance aircraft has made its public debut at the show, adorned with an array of weapons that could potentially be integrated on to the type.
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Hainan Airlines to begin Chongqing-New York service
Hainan Airlines plans to begin a twice-weekly service from Chongqing to New York John F. Kennedy International airport on 20 October.
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PARIS: Leonardo touts operational pedigree of T-100 for T-X
Leonardo DRS will submit all required flight data for its T-100 trainer offering on or before the US Air Force's 28 June deadline, with chief executive Bill Lynn describing its M-346-based solution as "low-risk, low-cost and operationally-proven".
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PARIS: Syrian shoot-down marks first 'kill' for Super Hornet
A US Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet shot down a Syrian air force Sukhoi Su-22 in an engagement over Syria on 18 June. The US aircraft had been supporting Syrian opposition forces near Ja'Din, south of Tabqah, when the Su-22 released bombs against them.
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PARIS: Boeing's Le Bourget springboard for 737 Max 10
With the share of firm orders for re-engined single-aisle aircraft still tilted heavily in Airbus's favour, Boeing has come to the Paris air show intent on showcasing the slow-selling 737 Max 9 and launching the largest version of the 737 yet, the Max 10.
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PARIS: Boeing mulls more automation for 737 line
Boeing is considering adding further automation to the wing-build process for its 737 line, which could enable future rate increases.
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PARIS: Collins teams with Airbus for enhanced aircraft tracking
Rockwell Collins has teamed up with Airbus to introduce a new automated tracking system which will be fitted as standard on the aiframer's two biggest aircraft, the A350 and A380, and offered as an option on its others.
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PARIS: Stage set for Boeing to launch 737 Max 10X
Boeing is set to launch the 23rd major derivative of the 737 family at the Paris air show on 19 June with the potential unveiling of the 737 Max 10X.
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PARIS: Lockheed Martin upbeat on LM-100J prospects
Lockheed Martin is giving a Paris air show debut to its new LM-100J commercial freighter, less than a month after its maiden sortie.
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ANALYSIS: Boeing, Airbus jockey to define MoM options
With a new mid-sized aircraft (NMA) still months from a launch decision and perhaps eight years away from carrying paying passengers, Boeing vice-president Mike Delaney seems most at ease describing the project by all the things it isn't.
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PARIS: Raytheon makes gains on F-35
Raytheon has made a number of gains in its weapons programmes that will see them eventually integrated onto the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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PARIS: Lockheed raises target for international sales
Lockheed Martin has made a habit of under-promising and over-delivering on growing the international business in 2013.
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USA to crackdown on Cuba tourism under policy overhaul
President Donald Trump's broad overhaul of US policy toward Cuba will not restrict scheduled airline flights, but will see the US government crackdown on existing travel regulations.
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ANALYSIS: Why Rockwell Collins and Safran are comfortable with cabin interiors mergers
One of the two biggest names in airline interiors is under new ownership – and the other could be shortly – as part of the largest burst of consolidation the sector has seen. In April, Rockwell Collins completed its acquisition of fellow US company B/E Aerospace – the 36th biggest ...