Are the Polish F-16s combat-worthy?

http://theaviationist.com/2015/01/27/polish-f-16-combat-ready/

The board of Aer Lingus will recommend its shareholders accept a takeover deal from International Airlines Group, the company said today.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/aer-lingus-board-backs-takeover-bid-659699.html#.VMdLkharAck.twitter

An UAV that can walk

The issue of how to use one robot in multiple terrains is an ongoing question in robotics research. In a paper published in Bioinspiration and Biomimetics a team from LIS, EPFL and NCCR Robotics propose a new kind of flying robot that can also walk. Called the DALER (Deployable Air-Land Exploration Robot), the robot uses adaptive morphology inspired by the common vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus, meaning that the wings have been actuated using a foldable skeleton mechanism covered with a soft fabric such that they can be used both as wings and as legs (whegs). Full Text: http://actu.epfl.ch/news/a-flying-robot-that-can-walk-4/

Also in Gizmag http://www.gizmag.com/bat-inspired-drone-flies-walks/35744/

Bulgaria May Go Polish Route to MiG Modernization

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/bulgaria-may-go-polish-route-to-mig-modernization-029404/

European Investment Bank supports Airbus Group's innovation programmes

Press Release date: 23 January 2015
 Reference: 2015-017-EN

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Airbus Group have announced the signature of a € 500 million finance contract in support of Airbus Group's innovation and R&D programmes in Europe, of which € 400 million will go to research, development and innovation (RDI) activities in France.

This new agreement brings total EIB support for Airbus Group since 2011 to € 1.3 billion.

This project aims to promote the development of innovative products in order to reduce the aviation industry's environmental impact, particularly in terms of the energy efficiency of aircraft. It will serve to offer effective solutions that will directly impact aeronautical design and production, in particular by improving aircraft aerodynamics and optimising passenger comfort and safety.

Welcoming the signing of the loan, EIB Vice-President Philippe de Fontaine Vive said: "This loan is of symbolic importance, demonstrating our priority commitment to innovation
in Europe. The development of increasingly innovative technologies is crucial for the economy and for competitiveness. It will also generate jobs for young people."

Airbus Group Chief Financial Officer Harald Wilhelm said the new agreement underlines the company's strong focus on innovation and research: "We highly appreciate this latest commitment from the EIB, which is one of Airbus Group's key financing partners. Both the EIB and Airbus Group share a common goal when it comes to increasing innovation and improving efficiency in the European aerospace industry."

This is one of the EIB's large-scale loans for financing innovation in Europe. This sector is one of the key priorities of the European Union's bank, which in 2014 alone provided nearly € 2 billion in support of projects of excellence in France.

Northrop Grumman Just Teased Us With Its New Stealth Bomber

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/northrop-grumman-just-teased-us-with-its-new-stealth-bomber-2d091402f62b

Virgin Galactic to drop Scaled Composites from SpaceShipTwo rocket testing [feedly]

Virgin Galactic to drop Scaled Composites from SpaceShipTwo rocket testing
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European Investment Bank to fund Airbus's aeronautical research activities in France [feedly]

EIB to fund Airbus's aeronautical research activities in France
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Aer Lingus mulls IAG’s third takeover attempt [feedly]

Aer Lingus mulls IAG's third takeover attempt
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L'Ukraine officialise sa commande d'Antonov An-70 - Le Journal de l'Aviation [feedly]

L'Ukraine officialise sa commande d'Antonov An-70 - Le Journal de l'Aviation
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CAE buys Bombardier's military training division [feedly]

CAE buys Bombardier's military training division
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/CAE-buys-Bombardiers-military-training-division-408312/

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UK details operational conversion unit plan for F-35 [feedly]

UK details operational conversion unit plan for F-35
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Odds and Ends: BBD sale; MC-21 forecast; “A322″ [feedly]

Odds and Ends: BBD sale; MC-21 forecast; "A322″
http://leehamnews.com/2015/01/26/odds-and-ends-bbd-sale-mc-21-forecast-a322/

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Towed Twin-Fuselage Glider Launch System First Test Flight Successful [feedly]

Towed Twin-Fuselage Glider Launch System First Test Flight Successful
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=9b7e8273-bf44-4f94-8c52-8fcf9db1c311

more info:

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/Features/TGALS_first_flight.html

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/Features/seeing_double.html

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/X-Press/TGALS_system_fit_a_success.html

Greek F-16 crashes in Spain during NATO exercise, killing 10

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/01/26/europe/spain-greek-f16-crash/

UK Taranis unmanned combat aircraft demostrator likely basis for post-2030 UK airforce

UK Taranis unmanned combat aircraft demostrator likely basis for post-2030 UK ... - Next Big Future
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Marine Prowler officers will soon operate drones - Marine Corps Times [feedly]

Marine Prowler officers will soon operate drones - Marine Corps Times
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Orion UAS Claims New 80h World Endurance Record [feedly]

Orion UAS Claims New World Endurance Record
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Tom Vice: Northrop Prepares to Compete for Navy, Air Force NextGen Fighter ... - ExecutiveBiz (blog) [feedly]

Tom Vice: Northrop Prepares to Compete for Navy, Air Force NextGen Fighter ... - ExecutiveBiz (blog)
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Northrop Focused on Future Production - DefenseNews.com [feedly]

Northrop Focused on Future Production - DefenseNews.com
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Pentagon still cold to big defense mergers: Northrop CEO - Reuters [feedly]

Pentagon still cold to big defense mergers: Northrop CEO - Reuters
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Russian Army to Introduce Advanced, Long-Range UAV - Sputnik International [feedly]

Russian Army to Introduce Advanced, Long-Range UAV - Sputnik International
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Etihad’s women cabin crew forbidden to wear trousers [feedly]

Etihad's women cabin crew forbidden to wear trousers
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Boeing Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Ready For Demo Flights [feedly]

Boeing Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Ready For Demo Flights
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USAF Releases UFO Project Blueboook [feedly]

USAF Releases UFO Project Blueboook
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Opinion: Why I tell people to avoid flying on a 787 - Runway GirlRunway Girl

http://www.runwaygirlnetwork.com/2015/01/22/opinion-why-i-tell-people-to-avoid-flying-on-a-787/

Aernnova furloughing factory workers - IHS Jane's 360 [feedly]

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Aernnova furloughing factory workers
IHS Jane's 360
Basque Country regional union, the Eusko Langileen Alkartasuna (ELA), said up to 46 work hours could be cut from the schedules of 492 of the 585 staff employed by Aernnova. The union blamed the company for "intentionally provoking a lack of work" at ...

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1st Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) instruction designed specifically to meet Transport Canada's new requirements

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Drone carrying drugs crashes south of U.S. border - wtkr.com [feedly]

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wtkr.com

Drone carrying drugs crashes south of U.S. border
wtkr.com
Now the smugglers are trying to do business by air, too, in unmanned aerial vehicles. U.S. authorities acknowledge a new smuggling strategy may be emerging on the border. "To date, U.S. Customs and Border ... The crashed drone was a prototype that used ...
Drone carrying meth crashes south of US border

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First Israeli Cadets Fly on Aermacchi M-346 [feedly]

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Earlier this week, IAF flight school cadets flew on the new instructional plane, the Aermacchi M-346, for the first time. Its predecessor, the Skyhawk, was used by the IAF for four decades Excitement was in the air in Hatzerim Airbase […]

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Clark: Emirates would buy 100 A380neos [feedly]

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Emirates Airline president Tim Clark has reportedly said he would buy 100 Airbus A380neos if the European aircraft manufacturer decided to launch a re-engined version.

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Air France to cut another 800 positions [feedly]

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Air France has detailed plans for a further 800 voluntary layoffs. It is also considering delaying its Boeing 777 deliveries and has sold half its 4.4% stake in Amadeus.

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Northrop presses for more US drone exports - Reuters [feedly]

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Northrop presses for more US drone exports
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC.N) Chief Executive Wes Bush on Wednesday lauded the U.S. government for approving exports of some unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, and said more work was needed to keep up with ...

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Boeing, Thai Airways International Celebrate 75th Direct Airplane Delivery [feedly]

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THAI uses newly delivered 777-300ER to carry out humanitarian mission
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Boeing Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Ready for Demonstration Flights [feedly]

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Initial mission systems testing completed
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US Navy Approves F/A-18 Super Hornet IRST System for Production [feedly]

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Long-range sensor system demonstrated production readiness on Super Hornet
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An-70 aircraft could be equipped with western engines, says Antonov ... - Interfax [feedly]

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An-70 aircraft could be equipped with western engines, says ...
Interfax
Antonov State Enterprise (Kyiv), the designer of the An-70 military transport short takeoff and landing aircraft which recently entered service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, has said that the aircraft could be equipped with turbojet engines made in ...

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Italian army describes Mangusta upgrade wish list [feedly]

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The Italian army is seeking an enhancement package for its AgustaWestland AH-129D Mangusta attack helicopter, which it hopes will be upgraded within five to six years.
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KC-46 tanker testing will begin at least a year behind schedule [feedly]

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​Initial operational testing of the Boeing KC-46 aerial refueling tanker is expected to begin at least a year later than planned.
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PICTURES: Mitsubishi releases pictures of MRJ flight test fleet [feedly]

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Mitsubishi Aircraft has released pictures of its flight test fleet in various stages of final assembly, as its MRJ regional jet programme draws near to its scheduled first flight in 2Q 2015.
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New DARPA software will help unnamed aircraft operate in teams

http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsnew-darpa-software-will-help-unnamed-aircraft-operate-in-teams-4495587

The ADVENT of a Better Jet Engine?

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/the-advent-of-a-better-jet-engine-03623/

After the F-35: Would-Be F/A-XX Contractors Build Capacity, Expectations

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/after-the-f-35-would-be-fa-xx-contractors-build-capacity-expectations-029366/

NTSB Calls On FAA For Cockpit Video, Flight Data And Aircraft Locator Upgrades | Business Aviation content from Aviation Week

http://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/ntsb-calls-faa-cockpit-video-flight-data-and-aircraft-locator-upgrades

Based in large part on the 2014 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 and the two-year search for Air France Flight 447, the NTSB is asking the FAA to require new and existing aircraft that fly oceanic routes to carry certain devices and features that will help first responders to more quickly find a downed aircraft and its data recorders and give investigators an early look at what happened.

JMR: los helicópteros del futuro para el ejército de EEUU

http://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/index.php/blog/42-militar/1518-jmr-td-los-helicopteros-del-futuro-para-el-ejercito-de-eeuu

Israeli Air Force to install new radar in F-15I fighters

http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsisraeli-air-force-to-install-new-radar-in-f-15i-fighters-4494563

Female pilots: a slow take-off | Life and style | The Guardian

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jan/13/female-pilots-woman-flying-aeroplane

Iberiaexpress: nuevas rutas 2015

https://www.iberiaexpress.com/es/nuevas-rutas/2015bis

Airbus ground tested a diesel-cycle engine in a EC120 in December achieving - 30% lower fuel burn

@CleanSky_JU @AirbusHC ground-test high-compression (diesel-cycle) engine in EC120 this month - 30% lower fuel burn pic.twitter.com/OPUBz11qkj

— Graham Warwick (@TheWoracle) December 9, 2014

Airbus Helicopters ground-test high-compression (diesel-cycle) engine in EC120 in December

Airbus Helicopters: Get ready to meet X4 the next generation of helicopters

Get ready to meet #X4 the next generation of helicopters. #sayHello #LiftingEmotions http://t.co/rjVanmj2wD

— Airbus Helicopters (@AirbusHC) January 20, 2015

Get ready to meet #X4 the next generation of helicopters. #sayHello #LiftingEmotions http://youtu.be/6Z1WVCVYsy0?a 

ATR: 2014 Best year in the aircraft manufacturer's history

http://www.blueskynews.aero/issue_304/ATR-2014_best_year_in_the_aircraft_manufacturers_history.htm

ATR beat all previous sales, delivery, turnover and backlog records in 2014. The aircraft manufacturer's sales increased to 160 aircraft, along with 120 options, exceeding the previous 2011 record (157 firm sales and 79 options).

Shrouded in Mystery, New Bomber Makes Waves

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/air-space/strike/2015/01/18/air-force-bomber-industry/21805275/

In late spring or early summer, the US Air Force will decide who will build its next-generation bomber. Yet, despite all the hype and public interest, the program remains shrouded in mystery.

The half a dozen analysts and experts interviewed by Defense News for this piece all agree on one thing: the LRS-B has the chance to shape American military aerospace for the next 20 years. Whichever competitor wins will reap a windfall of development money; the loser could find itself out of the military attack airframe business entirely.

[Photo] U.S. Air Force C-17 caught fire at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base [feedly]

[Photo] U.S. Air Force C-17 caught fire at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
http://theaviationist.com/2015/01/21/c-17-caught-fire/

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Lasers help create water-repelling, light-absorbing, self-cleaning metals [feedly]

Lasers help create water-repelling, light-absorbing, self-cleaning metals
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Orion Aerial Working To Revive P-3 Firefighting Fleet [feedly]

Orion Aerial Working To Revive P-3 Firefighting Fleet
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China Denies Stealing F-35 Secrets [feedly]

China Denies Stealing F-35 Secrets
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Indra wins contract to develop new radar for Eurofighter Typhoon [feedly]

Indra wins contract to develop new radar for Eurofighter Typhoon
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Northrop Developing 6th Gen Fighter Plans - DefenseNews.com [feedly]

Northrop Developing 6th Gen Fighter Plans - DefenseNews.com
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Boeing Modernizes B-52 Bomber Weapons Bay Launcher [feedly]

Boeing Modernizes B-52 Bomber Weapons Bay Launcher
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Diamond's turbine-powered DA50 takes to the skies [feedly]

Diamond's turbine-powered DA50 takes to the skies
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Embraer sees E2 as positioned to meet Asian passenger needs - Runway Girl Network [feedly]

Embraer sees E2 as positioned to meet Asian passenger needs - Runway Girl Network
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Realistic simulation training to enhance safety and capabilities of helicopter search and rescue missions

Realistic simulation training to enhance safety and capabilities of  helicopter search and rescue missions

Singapore-based AS365 Dauphin simulator is the only such training device equipped with the CMA9000 system

Singapore, 21 January 2015 – The AS365 Dauphin rotorcraft full-flight simulator at Airbus

Helicopters' Singapore-based training center has been upgraded to provide highly realistic

training in both day and night search and rescue (SAR) operations, offering pilots the unique

capability to safely practice these demanding life-saving missions.

The upgrade was made by Airbus Helicopters Southeast Asia at its Seletar Aerospace Park facility,

incorporating a CMA9000 flight management system into the AS365 motion-based flight simulator,

and updating its APM 2010 4-axis autopilot with the SAR mode. It is the interface between these

two avionics units that enhances the SAR operations training.

This will enable flight crews to experience the operational environment during SAR missions while

using all capabilities of the CMA9000 system and APM 2010 autopilot – including flying with

precision navigation guidance, performing search patterns and hovering, as well as scenarios for

deploying rescue dinghies, flares and smoke markers.

The CMA9000 is a highly capable flight management system used on helicopters operated by

many emergency services providers, law enforcement organizations and government agencies.

The APM 2010 is a digital dual-duplex autopilot that reduces pilot workload for increased mission

effectiveness and enhanced situational awareness – while providing unique automatic hover

stability with very high precision.

"Airbus Helicopters' firm commitment to flight safety is underscored by our upgrade of the flight

simulator, which becomes the only system of its type in the world with this SAR mission training

capability," said Derek Sharples, the Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters Southeast Asia.

"Operators who fly Dauphin family rotorcraft, in particular the AS365 N3/N3+ civil version and the

Panther AS565 MBe military variant, will benefit greatly from this training to handle SAR, which is

one of the most challenging missions."

Sharples added that pilots qualified on other aircraft that are equipped with the same systems also

could utilize the simulator as a training device for system knowledge and familiarity.

Search and rescue training with the newly enhanced full flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters

Southeast Asia will begin in March, with the Royal Thai Police as the inaugural customer. This law

enforcement agency currently operates one AS365 N3+ Dauphin configured for SAR missions with

the CMA9000 flight management system, as well as an electrical hoist, rappelling installation,

cargo sling and search lights. A second similarly-equipped AS365 N3+ will be delivered to the

Royal Thai Police later this year.

Airbus Helicopters Press Office

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Press Release

The AS365 Dauphin full-flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters Southeast Asia began operation in

April 2012, and to date has been used for the training of more than 300 pilots from over 20

countries.

About Airbus Helicopters Southeast Asia

Airbus Helicopters Southeast Asia (AHSA) is the regional headquarters of Airbus

Helicopters, the world's leading helicopter manufacturer. Established in 1977 in Singapore,

AHSA is the training and technical hub, and handles sales and customer support activities of

15 territories in total. In 2013, AHSA achieved a turnover of 112 million euros. With a staff-
strength of more than 220 professionals, the company has developed a successful

commercial network of Singapore-based sales team and regional sales managers and

technical representatives, servicing and maintaining more than 300 helicopters in the region.

Website: www.airbushelicopters.com.sg

About Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters, formerly Eurocopter, is a division of Airbus Group, a global pioneer in

aerospace and defense related services. Airbus Helicopters is the world's No. 1 helicopter

manufacturer and employs more than 23,000 people worldwide. With 46 percent market

share in civil and parapublic sectors, the company's fleet in service includes some 12,000

helicopters operated by more than 3,000 customers in approximately 150 countries. Airbus

Helicopters' international presence is marked by its customer centers and participations in 21

countries, and its worldwide network of service centers, training facilities, distributors and

certified agents. Airbus Helicopters' range of civil and military helicopters is the world's

largest; its aircraft account for one third of the worldwide civil and parapublic fleet. The

company's chief priority is to ensure the safe operation of its aircraft for the thousands of

people who fly more than 3 million hours per year.

Airbus Defence and Space sells Electronics production facility in Oostkamp/Belgium

Airbus Defence and Space continues divestment of non-core activities

Airbus Defence and Space has concluded an agreement with the company Parter Capital Group AG which is acquiring Airbus Defence and Space's electronics production facility in Oostkamp, Belgium. Thereby, Airbus Defence and Space continues its strategy of strengthening its core business and divesting non-core activities. Both sides agreed not to disclose the value of the transaction.

By this strategic move, Airbus Defence and Space will consolidate its electronics production capabilities and develop further synergies. Under the agreement, the site will continue to deliver high-quality electronics parts to Airbus Defence and Space. Among the products are major Airbus products like primary- and secondary radar components, power amplifiers and transponders which will enable Parter Capital Group AG to diversify its activities by entering into defence-related business. It also enables Airbus Defence and Space to satisfy long lasting delivery commitments for highly complex defence related products. The Airbus Defence and Space plant in Belgium currently employs a workforce of about 150 employees.

Parter Capital Group AG is a swiss-based private equity firm acquiring science and technology driven companies since 15 years.

About Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europe's number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 38,000 employees generating revenues of approximately €14 billion per year.

European Air Transport Fleet enters 'second phase' - IHS Jane's 360 [feedly]

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European Air Transport Fleet enters 'second phase' - IHS Jane's 360
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European Air Transport Fleet enters 'second phase'
IHS Jane's 360
... regulations, tactics, techniques and procedures, while developing user groups around airlift platforms such as the Airbus Defence and Space (DS) A400M Atlas, Airbus DS A330 MultiRole Tanker Transport (MRTT), Airbus DS C295, and Embraer KC-390.

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Ryanair: from 17 clicks to 5, we are changing | Leeham News and Comment

http://leehamnews.com/2015/01/20/ryanair-from-17-clicks-to-5-we-are-changing/

Hellfire Meets Predator - Air & Space Magazine [feedly]

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Hellfire Meets Predator
Air & Space Magazine
On May 1, 2000, when Jumper, chief of Air Combat Command, announced his intent to arm the 27-foot-long reconnaissance drone, using the unarmed version to look for Osama bin Laden was still no more than an idea the National Security Council's Richard ...

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Sukhoi Superjet 100 Delivered to a New Operator - Red Wings - BAVIATION Business Aviation News [feedly]

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Sukhoi Superjet 100 Delivered to a New Operator - Red Wings - BAVIATION Business Aviation News
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Sukhoi Superjet 100 Delivered to a New Operator - Red Wings
BAVIATION Business Aviation News
On January 19th, 2014 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft joined the fleet of the Russian airline - Red Wings. The airliner with a tail number RA-89021 was ferried from the Delivery Center of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company to Domodedovo International Airport ...
Aeroflot and SCA sign agreement for additional 20 SSJ-100s

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Embraer Hurt by Delayed Payments Despite Solid '14 Backlog ... - Nasdaq [feedly]

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Embraer Hurt by Delayed Payments Despite Solid '14 Backlog ... - Nasdaq
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Embraer Hurt by Delayed Payments Despite Solid '14 Backlog ...
Nasdaq
With the demand for commercial airplanes expected to shoot up soon, Embraer continues to focus on technological innovation to enhance the quality of its products. Innovations are an integral part of the company's activities. In fact, about 34% of the ...

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Antonov meets with NATO official - IHS Jane's 360 [feedly]

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Antonov meets with NATO official - IHS Jane's 360
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Antonov meets with NATO official
IHS Jane's 360
Ukrainian aircraft maker Antonov recently met with a senior NATO official as the company looks to push for more opportunities with Western countries, the firm announced on 16 January. Patrick Auroy, deputy secretary general of NATO, met with senior ...

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Crashed AirAsia A320 undertook rapid climb: minister [feedly]

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Crashed AirAsia A320 undertook rapid climb: minister
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Indonesia's parliament has been told that the Indonesia AirAsia Airbus A320 which crashed into the Java Sea last month climbed rapidly before its fatal descent.
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Solar Impulse unveils Si2's round-the-world solar flight route [feedly]

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Solar Impulse unveils Si2's round-the-world solar flight route
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Solar Impulse today revealed details of the global route for its second-generation solar-powered aircraft Si2, which is set to embark on the world's first ever official round-the-world solar flight by early March.
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TBM 900 sales boost Daher-Socata annual performance [feedly]

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TBM 900 sales boost Daher-Socata annual performance
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​Daher-Socata says the introduction of its TBM 900 last year, coupled with the decline in the TBM used aircraft inventory, resulted its strongest annual performance since the market peak of 2008
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ESA to host workshop aimed at cleaning up low-Earth orbit

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Elon Musk's Vision Of Worldwide, Low-Cost Broadband

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=fd019ab7-75ee-4e73-9f3e-ce964b206010

U.S. A-10 reportedly shot at by ISIS militants with Strela MANPADS in Iraq

http://theaviationist.com/2015/01/19/a-10-strela-iraq/

Feature: South African UAV regulations moving forward - defenceWeb [feedly]

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Feature: South African UAV regulations moving forward
defenceWeb
Hennie Kieser, director and chairman of the Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Association of South Africa (CUAASA), told defenceWeb that the regulations will be finalised by the end of January and will then be taken to Transport Minister Dipuo Peters.

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Russia supports Indonesia`s possible move to buy Sukhoi 35 - ANTARA [feedly]

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ANTARA

Russia supports Indonesia`s possible move to buy Sukhoi 35
ANTARA
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Russian government supports Indonesias wish to buy the multipurpose fighter jet Sukhoi 35 to enhance the countrys air force. "We hope the agreement to buy the Su-35 can be realized. Military cooperation between the two ...

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Safran opens aircraft carbon brakes manufacturing plant in Malaysia [feedly]

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Safran opens aircraft carbon brakes manufacturing plant in Malaysia
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Safran has opened a new facility in Sendayan, Malaysia, to produce carbon brakes for commercial aircraft.
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Japan seeking early warning aicraft, UAS systems - UPI.com [feedly]

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Japan seeking early warning aicraft, UAS systems - UPI.com
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Japan seeking early warning aicraft, UAS systems
UPI.com
"Northrop Grumman has a long history working with Japan's Air Self-Defense Force and we look forward to continuing that relationship for many years to come," said Mary Petryszyn, vice president for International, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.
Japan wants Global Hawk and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to be its eyes in the sky

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AESA upgrade battle heats up for F/A-18 Hornets [feedly]

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AESA upgrade battle heats up for F/A-18 Hornets
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A new competition has emerged to upgrade the radars for potentially hundreds of the original Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighters operated by US and foreign militaries.
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OPINION: Airbus in it for the long-haul with A321 [feedly]

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OPINION: Airbus in it for the long-haul with A321
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​The future of the long-haul narrowbody market is now slightly clearer. Airbus has officially launched a 4,000nm (7,400km)-range version of the A321neo that can match or exceed the Boeing 757-200, including the niche role of flying from the US East Coast to secondary cities in western Europe.
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Airbus’ focus on “thermoplastic” composite materials brings environmental and production improvements [feedly]

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Airbus' focus on "thermoplastic" composite materials brings environmental and production improvements
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While the use of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) has become a mainstay in aircraft...

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Growth Frontiers 2015 conference: Fuel prices and the order bubble

Growth Frontiers 2015 conference: Fuel prices and the order bubble http://leehamnews.com/2015/01/19/growth-frontiers-2015-conference-fuel-prices-and-the-order-bubble/

Canada Not Happy with Defense Procurement, Looking at F-35 Alternative

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/canada-not-happy-with-defense-procurement-looking-at-f-35-alternative-029321/

ISAAC robot joins NASA to weave advanced composites

http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/83622611/0/gizmag~ISAAC-robot-joins-NASA-to-weave-advanced-composites/

Indian Air Force receives first series production Tejas light combat aircraft

http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsindian-air-force-receives-first-series-production-tejas-light-combat-aircraft-4491081

Fokker signs F-35 wing component production agreement with Lockheed

http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsfokker-signs-f-35-wing-component-production-agreement-with-lockheed-4491021

India retoma el desarrollo de un caza de 5ª generación, y prevé su 1er vuelo para 2023-2024

http://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/index.php/noticias/40-militar/1516-india-retoma-el-desarrollo-de-un-caza-de-5o-generacion-y-preve-su-1er-vuelo-para-2023-2024

El caza de 5ª generación indio es el Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) AMCA, ya presentado en forma de maqueta en Aero India en 2013, y se habló de una versión naval.

HAL gives first overhauled Sukhoi-30 to IAF - Business Standard [feedly]

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HAL gives first overhauled Sukhoi-30 to IAF - Business Standard
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Oneindia

HAL gives first overhauled Sukhoi-30 to IAF
Business Standard
On Friday, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF) the first Sukhoi-30MKI fighter ever overhauled. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar travelled to HAL's new overhaul facility in Nashik - the first of its kind worldwide ...
IAF receives first Sukhoi overhauled by HAL
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HAL Delivers Overhauled Sukhoi to IAF

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Iberia Completes Overhaul of First V2500 Engine | Revista Aérea

http://www.revistaaerea.com/2015/01/16/iberia-completes-overhaul-of-first-v2500-engine/

Bombardier misses guidance in preview of 2014 results, stock plunges 22% in early trading | Leeham News and Comment

http://leehamnews.com/2015/01/15/bombardier-misses-guidance-in-preview-of-2014-results-stock-plunges-22-in-early-trading/

Airbus formally launches A321LR; we look behind the “LR” to see what’s there | Leeham News and Comment

http://leehamnews.com/2015/01/15/airbus-formally-launches-a321lr-we-look-behind-the-lr-to-see-whats-there/

13 top-selling narrowbody and widebody types of 2014 [feedly]

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13 top-selling narrowbody and widebody types of 2014
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With the big two manufacturers having released their orders and deliveries figures this week, these are their 13 top-selling narrowbody and widebody types of 2014.
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Elon Musk releases video of Falcon 9 landing attempt

http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/83518843/0/gizmag~Elon-Musk-releases-video-of-Falcon-landing-attempt/

ESA spaceplane launch gets green light

http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/83520412/0/gizmag~ESA-spaceplane-launch-gets-green-light/

Air Weapons: The V-22 Gunship

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairw/articles/20150117.aspx

Company Developing 'Intercept Drone' [feedly]

Company Developing 'Intercept Drone'
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=5cac69c8-4e59-40c3-bf3c-78db47cd7005

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.28.14) [feedly]

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.28.14)
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=f6233022-b6f9-4186-aca0-a93d000305a0

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MQ-8C Fire Scout Completes First Ship-Based Test Period [feedly]

MQ-8C Fire Scout Completes First Ship-Based Test Period
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=2c9d526f-c850-4398-864b-7b634c5d241c

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World's largest satellite constellation to provide global internet access [feedly]

World's largest satellite constellation to provide global internet access
http://www.gizmag.com/oneweb-global-satellite-internet-access/35640/

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