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Safran presents B.SIde engine inspection service

Safran Aircraft Engines has announced the commercial launch of a new service providing remote borescope inspection recommendations in real time.
International 16/04/2019

New contracts for AFI KLM E&M
International 12/04/2019

CFM expanding LEAP support network
International 03/04/2019

Airbus, Safran win Crystal Cabin award
International 22/03/2019

Lufthansa Technik unveils Aviation DataHub

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Australia receives first Dassault Falcon 7X VIP aircraft

Australia has taken delivery of the first of three very long-range Falcon 7X trijets it has acquired for government VIP service.

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First flight for GTF-powered Airbus A319neo

The last and smallest of the A320neo variants, an Airbus A319neo test aircraft, has completed its maiden flight powered for the first time by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
Industrie 26/04/2019

Safran sees strong start to 2019

CEO Philippe Petitcolin says the company is following very closely the announcements regarding the Boeing 737 MAX in order to adapt production rates if necessary.
Drones 25/04/2019

Lufthansa Technik signs SafeDrone contracts

SafeDrone by Lufthansa Technik has signed contracts with drone manufacturers Matternet and SwissDrones.
Aviation Civile 25/04/2019

Airbus ACJ319neo makes successful first flight

The newest and smallest member of the Airbus Corporate Jet family, the ACJ319neo, has completed its maiden flight.
Aviation Civile 24/04/2019

Ascent launches helo ride-sharing platform in Manila

Singapore-based Ascent Flights has launched by-the-seat chopper service in Manila and is preparing to expand to the rest of the region.
Aviation Civile 24/04/2019

China receives first Airbus H215 helicopter

China’s State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC) has taken delivery of one heavy twin-engine Airbus H215 helicopter.
Aviation Civile 23/04/2019

Air Mauritius gets first Airbus A330neo

The national carrier of the Republic of Mauritius is the first Airbus A330neo operator based in the southern hemisphere and the first airline in the world to operate a combination of both the A330neo and A350 XWB.
Espace 23/04/2019

Arianespace to launch StriX-α satellite for Japanese startup

Synspective and Arianespace have signed a contract to launch the StriX-α Synthetic Aperture Radar demonstrator satellite.
Aéroports 19/04/2019

Groupe ADP inaugurates new Orly terminal

Groupe ADP has inaugurated the new 80,000m² ORLY 3 junction building at Paris-Orly airport.
Constructeurs 19/04/2019

Airbus H135 assembly line in China opens

The Airbus Helicopters H135 final assembly in Qingdao has officially opened. The first aircraft roll-out is scheduled for the second half of the year.
Industrie 18/04/2019

French aerospace industry reports record sales

The French aerospace industry has reported record sales of €65.4bn (+1.2%) for 2018, including €44bn in export sales.
Espace 17/04/2019

Israeli lunar probe crashes

Israel is not (yet) the fourth nation to achieve a controlled landing on the Moon, but plans are already being made for a follow-on mission.
International 16/04/2019

Safran presents B.SIde engine inspection service

Safran Aircraft Engines has announced the commercial launch of a new service providing remote borescope inspection recommendations in real time.
International 16/04/2019

New contracts for AFI KLM E&M

European MRO service provider AFI KLM E&M has reported a series of new contracts.
Constructeurs 15/04/2019

Stratolaunch makes first flight

Stratolaunch Systems Corporation successfully completed the first flight of the world’s largest all-composite aircraft, the Stratolaunch, on 13th April.
Espace 12/04/2019

ESA supports reusable launcher tests

Drop test demonstrates technologies for reusable launcher.
International 12/04/2019

CFM expanding LEAP support network

A total of six overhaul sites are scheduled to be on line by year-end 2019.
Aviation Civile 11/04/2019

Airbus launches Skywise Health Monitoring

Airbus has launched first operations of a new Skywise service designed to enable real-time management of aircraft events and troubleshooting.
Espace 11/04/2019

Safran Reosc develops mini-camera for nanosatellite

The company is developing an innovative miniature camera for Norway's future NORSAT-4 nanosatellite.
Applications 10/04/2019

Airbus to supply satellite imagery for digital agriculture

Under an agreement with The Climate Corporation, images will be used by farmers to monitor crop health and performance.
Défense 10/04/2019

Switzerland selects Thales image intelligence system

Thales will supply elements of an image intelligence (IMINT) centre built around the Thales MINDS / SAIM system.
Aviation Civile 09/04/2019

JAL confirms Airbus A350-900 plans

The Japanese carrier will start operating the Airbus A350-900 on 1st September from Tokyo Haneda to Fukuoka.
Avions de combat 08/04/2019

UK F-35s to deploy overseas for first time

The Lightning Force will deploy for two months to the RAF’s air base at Akrotiri in southern Cyprus.
Espace 08/04/2019

Arianespace launches O3b sats on Soyuz

The launch marks completion of the initial O3b satellite constellation.
Aviation Civile 03/04/2019

Global air freight demand still falling

Data released by IATA show a continuation of the downward trajectory seen in recent months.
International 03/04/2019

Airbus, Safran win Crystal Cabin award

The award, announced at Aircraft Exteriors Expo, recognises “passenger experience modules” for installation in aircraft cargo compartments.
Défense 02/04/2019

Australia orders second Triton RPA

The Australian government has given the green light for the purchase of the second of six MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft.
Espace 02/04/2019

Airbus exoplanet satellite set for launch

Airbus Defence and Space has completed construction of the Cheops satellite, which is set for launch from Kourou later this year.
Espace 01/04/2019

First flight for India's PSLV-QL

A new variant of the PSLV featuring four strap-on motors made a successful first flight on 1st April, launching a total of 29 satellites.
Equipementiers 01/04/2019

Collins Aerospace launches new propeller facility

The new centre of excellence will support advanced design, engineering, testing, manufacturing and maintenance capabilities for future propeller technologies.
Défense 29/03/2019

Phénix flies first French AF mission

The French Air Force reports that its first A330 Phénix in-flight refuelling aircraft flew its first mission on 22nd March.
Aviation Civile 29/03/2019

Airbus highlights cabin innovations

Airbus will be showcasing its latest cabin innovations at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.
Défense 28/03/2019

India tests anti-satellite weapon

On 27th March, India became the fourth nation in the world possessing the capability to destroy a satellite in orbit.
Espace 26/03/2019

France, China to cooperate on Moon mission

France and China are stepping up their space cooperation to include French participation in the Chang’e 6 mission to return samples from the Moon in 2023-2024.
Aviation Civile 26/03/2019

Airbus signs China deal for 300 aircraft

Airbus and China Aviation Supplies Holding Company have signed a General Terms Agreement covering a total of 300 Airbus aircraft.
Défense 25/03/2019

UK signs Wedgetail order

The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail has been confirmed as the RAF's new early warning radar aircraft, replacing the E-3D Sentry.
Espace 25/03/2019

3D printing enters series production at Thales Alenia Space

Thales Alenia Space reports that it is taking 3D printing/additive manufacturing into series production to make components for telecom satellites built on the Spacebus Neo platform.
International 22/03/2019

Lufthansa Technik unveils Aviation DataHub

In a further digitalisation move in the MRO sector, Lufthansa Technik is establishing an independent data platform for the entire aviation industry.
Défense 22/03/2019

Defiant makes first flight

The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 made its first flight on 21st March at Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach site in Florida.
Défense 21/03/2019

Airbus confirms H145M bid in Australia

Airbus confirms that it has responded to the Commonwealth of Australia’s request for information for a 4t class, rapidly deployable, multi-role helicopter for Australian Special Forces.
Défense 21/03/2019

Europe announces €525m in funding for defence projects

The funding, which includes €100m for the MALE RPAS, is earmarked for precursor programmes for the European Defence Fund.
Espace 20/03/2019

Thales Alenia Space announces ISS airlock milestone

Thales Alenia Space (TAS) reports that the shell for the Bishop airlock module for the ISS is ready for shipment to the NanoRacks integration facility in Texas.
Industrie 20/03/2019

MBDA reports revenue boost

The European missile house saw revenue rise 3% in 2018, to €3.2bn, as order intake slipped 4%, to 4Md€.
International 19/03/2019

Thales to lead Geosafe drone project

Thales to lead EU project on drone geofencing technologies to secure future U-space.
Industrie 19/03/2019

Nine-blade prop starts flight testing

Germany's MT-Propeller has reported initial flight testing of the world's first nine-blade propeller. Initial results are described as very promising.
Industrie 18/03/2019

Rolls-Royce tests hybrid-electric propulsion system

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed ground testing of a hybrid-electric propulsion system using the M250 gas turbine.
Défense 18/03/2019

Missile integration starts on UK F-35s

BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and MBDA start work to integrate next-generation weapons on the UK’s fleet of F-35 Lightning aircraft.
Armées 18/03/2019

French AF releases Chammal, Barkhane data

Figures released by the French Air Force air defence and air operations command (CDAOA) for 2018 show a high level of activity in Africa and the Middle East, as well as in French airspace.
Aviation Civile 18/03/2019

Air France KLM Cargo adopts DG AutoCheck

Air France KLM Cargo has become the first airline group to adopt a new IATA digital solution for the acceptance of dangerous goods shipments.
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