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GE Conducing Ceramic Matrix Composite Components Testing For GE9X
// Aviation Week
As part of GE9X engine development for the Boeing 777X, GE Aviation has started ground tests on a GEnx engine containing ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components in the high-pressure turbine and combustor. The lightweight, heat-resistant CMC components will play an important role in the "hot section" of the GE9X. Testing is underway at GE's Peebles, Ohio facility.
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Emirates Would Order Up To 200 A380neos
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Emirates would order up to 200 Airbus A380neos if Airbus decided to launch the updated version of the aircraft, its top executive says.
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AgustaWestland Reveals 7,000-kg AW139
// Aviation Week
AgustaWestland has thrown a further curveball into the medium helicopter market by giving its AW139 a maximum takeoff weight of 7,000 kg.
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Sikorsky Abandons S-434 Project
// Aviation Week
Sikorsky has confirmed that it has abandoned its S-434 light helicopter program.
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Bristow Taps Tiltrotors For Future Needs
// Aviation Week
Bristow and AgustaWestland aim to transform offshore flying operations.
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Lessor Avolon Confident That Airbus, Boeing Will Manage Order Bubble
// Aviation Week
Airbus and Boeing may struggle to sell out delivery slots bridging current-generation and next-generation models, but will balance big-picture demand with deliveries while ensuring the current record backlog does not lead to unwanted aircraft, a top leasing executive maintains.
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SuperJet International announces additional 10 SSJ100 for Interjet
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Venice (Italy) – March 2, 2015
SuperJet International – joint venture between Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi and Sukhoi Holding – is pleased to announce that the Mexican airline Interjet confirmed the option for additional 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.
In 2011 Interjet originally ordered 15 SSJ100 and 5 options. The 5 options became firm in July 2012 at Farnborough Air Show. In November 2012, during ALTA Leaders Forum in Panama, Interjet announced the addition of 10 options which have been executed today leading the total firm order to 30 aircraft.
The value of the new option batch is 350 million US Dollars.
"This order confirms the solid relationship we have been able to build up with our Customer but also the sound reliability of our product which is definitely one of the main drivers in Interjet choice. The SSJ100 is a super optimized aircraft, equipped with advanced technology and offering attractive cash operating costs. We are sure that customers will continue looking at the SSJ100 as a main player in the regional market – states Nazario Cauceglia, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International.
Twelve SSJ100 are currently in service with Interjet confirming the excellent operations and a dispatch reliability over the 99%. The thirteenth SSJ100 has been already delivered and will join the Interjet fleet soon.
According to the airline's operational reliability report, to date the 12 Interjet SSJ100 have completed over 21.000 flight hours and 20.000 flight cycles starting from the Entry into Service in September 18, 2013. The SSJ100 are operating from Mexico City to various Mexican destinations and starting from October 2014 to the Unites States.
"We are delighted to add 10 aircraft to our SSJ100 fleet. The Superjet 100 is a really good product, we are very satisfied of its superior performance and the reduced operating costs. The SSJ100 was the right choice for the Interjet fleet development, it is perfectly suitable for domestic mid-density routes as well as several short-haul international ones" states Jose Luis Garza, Chief Executive Officer of Interjet.
Along with the order and according to a SuperCare Agreement applied to the entire Interjet SSJ100 fleet, SuperJet International will provide the airline with a full assistance on the after-sales support as well as training services.
As of today SJI, which is also the SSJ100 worldwide training provider, has trained 130 Interjet pilots and 168 mechanics.
The Sukhoi Superjet 100, designed and produced by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company, in partnership with Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi, incorporates the most modern Western systems technology and is powered by two PowerJet SaM146 engines.
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Northrop and Boeing could lose their last chance at staying in the fighter market - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle)
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Northrop and Boeing could lose their last chance at staying in the fighter market
Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle)
Beyond fighters, that Aerospace Innovation Initiative could serve as one last opportunity for the company that doesn't win the long-range bomber or trainer contracts, namely Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) or Boeing (NYSE: BA), to stay in the manned ...
Analyst Rating Update on Northrop Grumman Corporation
Morningstar Gives "A-" Credit Rating to Northrop Grumman (NOC)
This single Pentagon program is going to upend the combat jet industry
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Northrop Grumman wins $267M contract to develop electronic warfare program - Washington Technology
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Northrop Grumman wins $267M contract to develop electronic warfare program
Washington Technology
Northrop Grumman has won a $267 million contract to develop and manufacture the next-generation surface electronic warfare program for the Navy. The program will enhance the AN/SLQ-32 electronic warfare attack system through a series of upgrades that ...
Northrop Grumman Licenses Patented Technology to Improve Cooling of ...
Northrop Grumman Wins US Navy's Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement ...
Northrop Grumman Wins US Navy's SEWIP Contract
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Embraer still trying to collect 2014 payments from government - Reuters
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Embraer still trying to collect 2014 payments from government
Reuters
... the Brazilian government that contributed to negative free cash flow in 2014, Chief Financial Officer Jose Antonio Filippo said on Thursday. Embraer shares extended losses soon after his comments, plunging 13 percent on the Sao Paulo stock exchange.
Embraer full-year earnings miss guidance margin
Bigger would be better for Embraer
Embraer releases 2014 results and 2015 outlook
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Sikorsky plans vibration-free helicopter demo
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Sikorsky plans to complete development of a hub-mounted vibration suppressor (HMVS) for helicopters with a follow-up demonstration later this year, says a top engineering executive.
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FAA approves 787-9 assembly in South Carolina
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a production certificate for Boeing South Carolina to deliver 787-9 aircraft to customers, the company announced on 5 March.
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