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November 16, 2018
Navy Children School Delhi celebrated Annual DayNavy Children School, Delhi celebrated its Annual Day 2018 function on 29 Oct 2018. The occasion was graced by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Mrs Reena Lanba and other eminent dignitaries.
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November 16, 2018
NSA certifies latest-generation ARC-210 RT-2036(C) airborne radio from Rockwell CollinsRadio to provide the next evolution of reliable, secure and enhanced communications capabilities to warfighters in the air and on the ground
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November 16, 2018
NASA OSIRIS-REx Flexes its "Arm" Before Arriving at Asteroid BennuNASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft completes critical engineering maneuver campaign to test out sample return mechanism - developed by Lockheed Martin.
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November 16, 2018
GA-ASI selected to provide RPAS to Australian Defence ForceGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), the world's leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), has been advised that, following consideration by the Australian Government, it has been selected to provide the Armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft System under Project Air 7003 for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
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November 15, 2018
GE's Original Flying Testbed touches down at its new home at the Pima Air & Space MuseumGE Aviation is donating its original Boeing 747 Flying Testbed to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona
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November 15, 2018
SaudiGulf Airlines selects CFM LEAP-1A to power new A320neo family aircraftAl-Qahtani Aviation, parent company of SaudiGulf Airlines, and CFM International today signed a purchase agreement for LEAP-1A engines to power 10 firm, 10 option A320neo family aircraft that are scheduled to begin delivery in 2023.
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November 15, 2018
Gulf Air and CFM sign long-term LEAP-1A support agreementMiddle East airline Gulf Air and CFM International today signed a long-term agreement for the maintenance of the airline's LEAP-1A engines. The agreement is valued at just over US $ 1 billion at list price.
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November 15, 2018
ATR estimates a market of 100 regional turboprop aircraft for Japan up to 2025ATR today presented a product and market update in Tokyo at the occasion of the visit of its new CEO, Stefano Bortoli. Considering market and social-economic trends and developments...
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November 15, 2018
Inmarsat signs Honeywell Aerospace as global reseller of GX Aviation inflight broadband solutionInmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, has expanded its global network of Value Added Resellers (VARs) for its GX Aviation inflight broadband solution with the addition of Honeywell Aerospace.
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November 14, 2018
India GSLV MkIII-D2 successfully launches GSAT-29India's GSAT-29 communication satellite was successfully launched by the second developmental flight of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MarkIII (GSLV MkIII-D2) today from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota.
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November 14, 2018
Northrop Grumman set to launch 10th cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station for NASANorthrop Grumman Corporation announced it is set to launch the company's Antares™ rocket carrying its Cygnus™ cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station for NASA.
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November 14, 2018
Northrop Grumman providing training and sustainment services to the Republic of Korea's fleet of Global HawksNorthrop Grumman Corporation has signed a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to provide contractor logistics support (CLS) to the Republic of Korea's high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (HUAV) fleet.
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November 13, 2018
IONS anniversary celebrations commence with release of first day coverThe 10th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) commencedwith release ofthe 'Special Cover' by the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC on November 13, 2018 at Lulu International...
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November 13, 2018
Pratt & Whitney Canada delivers first PW127G engines destined for Canadian fixed-wing search & rescue operationsPratt & Whitney Canada, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., today announced that it recently started delivering PW127G engines to Airbus Defence and Space...
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November 13, 2018
RADA announces $12 million in new ordersRADA Electronic Industries Ltd. A leader in the development, production and sale of tactical land radar for force and border protection -announced the receipt of over $12 million in new orders, in recent weeks.
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November 12, 2018
IONS 10th anniversary celebrations to commence todayThe Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC accompanied by Mrs Reena Lanba, President Navy Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) arrived at Kochi on November 12, 2018...
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November 12, 2018
ATR 42-600 a soaring success in YunnanFranco-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR today finished the successful demonstration of its 42-600 series aircraft's high-altitude performance in challenging mountainous environments.
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November 10, 2018
SIMBEX-18 kicks off at Port BlairThere are only a few militaries that can boast of continuity and cooperation in the field of maritime combat drills like the navies of India and Singapore and that too sustained for 25 years.
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November 9, 2018
Dedication Ceremony on November 9, 2018Marking a major milestone towards capacity building and capability enhancement of the Indian Army, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Honorable Defence Minister, today dedicated the globally combat proven M777 A2 Ultra Light Howitzers, K-9 Vajra-Tracked Self Propelled Guns and 6x6 Filed Artillery Tractors to the service of the Nation.
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November 9, 2018
Photo Release: Final match of Junior Girl (U-17) of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament-2018Air Marshal Pradeep Padmakar Bapat VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration presenting Winners Trophy to the Captain of Bangladesh Krida Shiksha Protishthan (BKSP), Bangladesh Team after final match of Junior Girls (U-17) of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament-2018 held at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi, on November 9, 2018.
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November 9, 2018
US Air Force to battle hostile navigation environments with high-assurance GPS receiver technology from Rockwell CollinsRockwell Collins has been selected by the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (USAF AFLCMC) to provide its latest-generation Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receiver (DIGAR).
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November 9, 2018
Bilateral Exercise between Indian & Republic of Singapore navies – SIMBEX 18 - marks Silver Jubilee this yearThe 25th edition of SIMBEX, an acronym for "Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise" is scheduled from 10th to 21st November 2018 off Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.
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November 8, 2018
Nexter in indonesian soilNexter, a KNDS group company, leading European terrestrial defence company, is present at Indodefence 2018 from the 7th to the 11th of November 2018, in Jakarta, on one of Asia's most important defence and security exposition.
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November 5, 2018
Indian Navy successfully completes sea trials for first Deep Submergence and Rescue VehicleThe Indian Navy and M/s JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider have successfully completed the sea trials of the Deep Submergence and Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) in October 2018 for the first of two 3rd Generation Submarine Rescue Systems being delivered to the Indian Navy.
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November 5, 2018
Sikorsky wins $717 million award to sustain Super Stallion and Sea Dragon aircraft for the US Marine Corps and US NavySikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, was awarded a performance-based logistics contract with a value of $717 million.
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November 5, 2018
GE celebrates 40 years powering Sikorsky's H-60 Black Hawk, submits ITEP final proposal revisionGE Aviation congratulates Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, on the 40 th anniversary of the Black Hawk. Sikorsky delivered the first H-60 Black Hawk, powered by GE's T700 engine, on October 31, 1978...
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November 3, 2018
Kochi prepares for a grand international eventThe Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is an inclusive and voluntary initiative that brings together navies of littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region with the aim of increasing maritime cooperation and enhancing regional security.
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November 2, 2018
Naval Commanders' Conference (2018/2) concludesThe second edition of this years' bi-annual Naval Commanders' Conference concluded today after three days of fruitful deliberations. The Hon'ble RM addressed Naval Commanders today and complimented all personnel of the Indian Navy for maintaining a high operational tempo and ensuring maritime security...
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November 2, 2018
Photo Release: Final match of Sub-Junior Boys (U-14) of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament-2018Air Marshal MSG Menon VSM, DG (Wks & Cer) presenting Winners Trophy to the Captain of Manipur Team after final match of Sub-Junior Boys (U-14) of Subroto...
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November 2, 2018
Indian Navy's Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) CapabilityThe Indian Navy has inducted a Submarine Rescue System with a Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) along with associated equipment.
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November 1, 2018
IAF Seminar on Emerging Trends in Aviation Engineering and Logistics (AVIAMAT–2018)Indian Air Force is organising a two day seminar on 'Emerging Trends in Aviation Engineering and Logistics' (AVIAMAT-2018) at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi from October 31, 2018 – November 1, 2018.
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November 1, 2018
33rd Army Aviation Day celebrated on November 1, 2018Army Aviation Corps celebrated its 33rd Raising Day on November 1, 2018, and to mark this occasion, a Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, New Delhi.
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November 1, 2018
Opening Ceremony: Indo-Japan joint military exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN 2018Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN - 2018, a joint military exercise between Indian & Japanese Armies, commenced at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, Vairengete, Mizoram, India on 01 November 2018.
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October 30, 2018
India-Italy Joint Statement during visit of Prime Minister of Italy to IndiaThe Prime Minister of Italy, H. E. Giuseppe Conte paid an Official Visit to India on 30 October 2018 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, H. E. Narendra Modi.
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October 30, 2018
INS Tarangini returns after vogage across the worldThe sail training ship of Indian Navy, INS Tarangini based at Kochi, returned after a seven month long sailing across the world to a grand reception at naval base, Kochi on October 30, 2018.
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October 30, 2018
MoD signs contract with GRSE for supply of four survey vessels for Indian NavyMinistry of Defence has awarded contract for design, construction and supply of four Survey Vessels for Indian Navy to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited, Kolkata after it became successful bidder in the competitive bidding.
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October 27, 2018
Rockwell Collins sign agreement to bring Inmarsat's SwiftBroadband-Safety to global air transport industryInmarsat, the world's leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has signed a strategic agreement with Rockwell Collins, a leading provider of aviation...
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October 26, 2018
Aegis Combat System demonstrates success during at-sea test against Medium Range Ballistic MissileThe latest evolution of the Aegis Combat System, Baseline 9.C2 (BMD5.1) successfully supported an MDA-led at-sea Ballistic Missile Defense System test event.
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October 26, 2018
Standard Missile-3 Block IIA obliterates target in latest intercept testThe US Navy and Missile Defense Agency completed the second successful intercept of a ballistic missile target by a Raytheon Company SM-3® Block IIA missile, the next-gen variant that defeats missile threats outside the earth's atmosphere.
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October 26, 2018
ASG selected as completion manager for ACJ330 wide-body aircraft projectHong Kong business aviation consulting firm Asian Sky Group (ASG) has been selected as the Completion Manager to represent an Asian-based client in the completion of its ultra-long-range, ACJ330 wide-body aircraft.
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October 26, 2018
Nexter will equip the Belgian Land component with VBMR-GRIFFON and EBRC-JAGUARThe Belgian Council of Ministers of October 25, 2018 approved the signing of an intergovernmental agreement with France concerning the establishment of a strategic partnership in the field of land mobility under the CaMo program.
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October 25, 2018
US Navy awards Northrop Grumman $35.1 million contract for Next Generation Jammer–Low Band Demonstration of Existing TechnologiesThe US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $35.1 million, 20-month contract to demonstrate existing technologies for the low-band frequency...
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October 25, 2018
Photo Release: 59th Edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament-2018Air Marshal HN Bhagwat AVSM VM, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration inaugurated the 59th Edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament at Dr. BR Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi on October 25, 2018.
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October 25, 2018
Northrop Grumman combatant and strategic command collaboration system wins Aviation Week Program Excellence AwardNorthrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aerial refueling program and initiative to rapidly integrate a new sensor into the Global Hawk system also recognized
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October 24, 2018
Meprolight to supply M5 and night vision sights to a Western European Special Ops Federal Police ForceMeprolight (1990) Ltd. – a member of the SK Group and a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, thermal and night vision equipment, self-illuminated sights, and Laser Range Finder systems for military...
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October 24, 2018
Naval Surveillance System - iSea-30HD EO/IR to Latvian NavyCONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. – a company specializing in the field of Electro-Optics (EO) and InfraRed (IR) defense and homeland security solutions – provides Latvian Navy the iSea-30HD system to enhance the Navy's maritime surveillance capabilities.
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October 24, 2018
The Royal Thai Air Force receives two new H225MsThe Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has taken delivery of its seventh and eighth H225M (previously known as EC725) multirole utility helicopters. Since 2012, the RTAF has placed orders for a total of 12 H225Ms under its fleet modernisation programme.
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October 23, 2018
CAE launches CAE Medallion MR e-Series Visual System for military fighter and fast-jet trainingOne month ahead of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), the world's largest military simulation and training event, CAE announced the launch of the CAE Medallion MR e-Series Visual System...
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October 23, 2018
Standard Missile-2 defeats aerial targets in South Korean Navy exercisesFive Raytheon Company-built SM-2 surface-to-air missiles successfully completed five test flights in back-to-back summer exercises conducted at sea by the Republic of Korea Navy, or ROKN.
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October 23, 2018
Raytheon's Rolling Airframe Missile to defend Armada de México patrol frigateRaytheon Company has delivered a RAM launcher to the Mexican government as part of the long-range off-shore patrol vessel (Patrulla Oceánica de Largo Alcance, or POLA) program, marking the first delivery of a RAM product to a Latin American country.
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October 23, 2018
Nexter solutions for tomorrow's naviesNexter, a KNDS group company, European leader in land defense, will be present at the Euronaval exhibition from 23 to 26 October 2018 in Paris Le Bourget.
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October 22, 2018
SASMOS delivers 1000th F/A-18 electrical panel assembly to BoeingBoeing supplier SASMOS HET Technologies Limited celebrated the delivery of the 1000th F/A-18 Super Hornet electrical panel assembly, on schedule.
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October 22, 2018
Aegean Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power up to 62 Airbus A320neo family aircraftPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced that Aegean Airlines has selected the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine to power up to 62 Airbus A320neo family aircraft: 30 firm, 12 option, and up to 20 leased aircraft.
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October 22, 2018
Pilatus opens new PC-12 NG and PC-24 US completions facility in Broomfield, ColoradoAnticipating growth for its popular single-engine turboprop PC-12 NG and the all new PC-24 Super Versatile Jet, Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd recommits to its Colorado roots and the US business aircraft market. Pilatus opens a brand new completion centre in Broomfield.
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October 22, 2018
Manta Air to take delivery of two ATR 72-600sManta Air, the new domestic airline in the Republic of Maldives, has secured its first two ATR 72-600's through Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). The first will be introduced in November 2018, with the second planned to join Manta Air's fleet before the end of the year.
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October 22, 2018
Atech presents Tactical Naval Mission System during Euronaval 2018Atech, a company of the Embraer Group, participated in the development of the Naval Tactical Data Management System (N-TDMS), a tactical mission system for the H225M/ H-XBR Super Cougar helicopter operating version.
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October 22, 2018
Raytheon extends Cybersecurity Academy to the United Kingdom and KuwaitRaytheon Company's Intelligence, Information and Services business is bringing its global Cyber Academy program to the United Kingdom and Kuwait through partnerships with the University of Gloucestershire, Lancaster University, and Kuwait University.
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October 19, 2018
Boeing delivers first 787-9 Dreamliner to Juneyao AirlinesBoeing delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines. The new, super-efficient Dreamliner will also be the first widebody commercial jet operated by a privately-held Chinese airline.
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October 19, 2018
Airbus Helicopters to showcase H135 as future Navy helicopter trainer during US Navy Fleet Fly-In eventAirbus Helicopters will showcase the versatile and market-leading H135 aircraft as the future training helicopter for the US Navy at the Naval Helicopter Association's Fleet Fly-in at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Pensacola, Florida from October 22-26.
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October 18, 2018
Visit of Vice Admiral Andreas Krause, Chief of the German NavyVice Admiral Andreas Krause, Chief of the German Navy, who is on a four day official visit to India called on Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff at South Block on 18 October 2018.
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October 18, 2018
Curtain Raiser: Indo-Japan Joint Exercise Dharma Guardian - 2018To promote Military cooperation, India and Japan are all set to hold the first ever joint military exercise 'DHARMA GUARDIAN-2018' involving the Indian Army and Japan Ground Self Defence Force...
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October 17, 2018
Indian Navy augments submarine rescue capabilityThe Western Naval Command has successfully concluded the maiden trials of the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) which has ushered in a niche capability into the Indian Navy. The DSRV, which is operated by a crew of three, can rescue 14 personnel from a disabled submarine at one time.
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October 17, 2018
Sonaca Aircraft has delivered the first two Sonaca 200sThe aviation schools "Belgian Flight School" (BFS)¹ and "Air Academy New CAG" (New CAG)² have received the first Sonaca 200s. These deliveries were planned in the wake of the EASA CS-VLA certification of the Sonaca 200 which was issued in June³.
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October 17, 2018
Corsair maintains trust in AFI KLM E&M for A330 component supportAFI KLM E&M and Corsair today signed an extension of their A330 component support contract binding the two companies for several years of extension at the MRO Europe trade show in Amsterdam.
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October 17, 2018
Competitive boost and enhanced operational capabilities for H145Airbus H145 customers will now benefit from the extension of the warranty of the H145's Arriel 2E engines from two years/1,000 hours to three years/2000 hours. This extension is valid for H145s delivered from January 2018.
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October 17, 2018
EuroNaval 2018: CONTROP expands its family of maritime surveillance products by launching the iSea-25HDCONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. – a company specializing in the field of Electro-Optics (EO) and InfraRed (IR) defense and homeland security solutions – extends its maritime surveillance capabilities, launching the iSea-25HD, the newest member of its family of surveillance systems for maritime missions, at EuroNaval 2018.
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October 17, 2018
Boeing announces enhanced Integrated Material Solution capability at MRO EuropeBoeing announced an expansion of its parts program, called Integrated Material Solution (IMS), to meet airline customers' growing supply chain requirements for tailored, flexible parts and logistics solutions.
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October 17, 2018
Satair and Metamaterial Technologies Inc. sign distribution deal to bring innovative laser strike protection to global aviation and defence marketsSatair and Metamaterial Technologies Inc. (MTI) and its optical filters division Lamda Guard of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, today signed at the MRO Europe exhibition an exclusive global multi-million dollar distribution agreement...
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October 17, 2018
Boeing launches new organization to unleash the power of advanced computing and networks in aerospaceBoeing today announced a new Disruptive Computing and Networks (DC&N) organization to develop computing and communications solutions for advanced commercial and government aerospace applications.
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October 16, 2018
Goa Maritime Symposium – 2018The Goa Maritime Symposium – 2018, the second edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GSM) – a forum towards fostering friendly relations with the maritime neighbours - was inaugurated by the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba PVSM, AVSM, ADC, at INS Mandovi at Goa on 16th October 2018.
