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Paris Air Show 2019: the CNES at the center of the world

No less than eleven chiefs or representatives of space agencies from all around the world, accompanied by the Spanish Minister of Science and Innovation, have gathered in the Cnes chalet on June 18th to talk about international cooperation.

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Paris Air Show 2019: French air transport reasserts its commitment to environment

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Paris Air Show 2019: Latécoère introduces the LiFi in collaboration with Air France

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Paris Air Show 2019: Two announcements by Arianespace

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Paris Air Show 2019: A German consortium for the FCAS

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Paris Air Show 2019: the CNES at the center of the world

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Paris Air Show 2019: French air transport reasserts its commitment to environment

On the eve of the 40th General Assembly of the ICAO, a declaration on the fight against climate change was co-signed by the Gifas, UAF, Air France, Groupe ADP and the FNAM.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Latécoère introduces the LiFi in collaboration with Air France

The LiFi (Light Fidelity) is a wireless telecommunication technology based on light waves which allows to strongly increase the available bandwidth.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Two announcements by Arianespace

On the occasion of the Paris Air Show, the French operator announced a new launch contract (on Ariane 5 or Ariane 6) and a contract amendment (from Ariane 5 to Ariane 6).

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Paris Air Show 2019: A German consortium for the FCAS

Several German companies team up within the FCMS consortium to participate to the development of the Future Combat Air System.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Safran sets a European partnership for the Euroflir 610

Safran has signed a partnership involving Hensoldt and Mades to develop the Euroflir 610 put forward for the MALE RPA drone European program.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Almost 700 sales of airplanes in only three days

No less than 695 sales of commercial airplanes have been announced by Airbus, Boeing, ATR, Embraer and Mitsubishi during the first three days of the Paris Air Show. Less than the 2017 edition but the number shows the vitality of the industry.

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Paris Air Show 2019: $1.7 billion worth of orders for ATR

The manufacturer has finalized a total of seventeen orders for the new ATR 42-600 STOL.

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Paris Air Show 2019: 206 sales for Airbus A321XLR

206 Airbus A321XLRs sold to eight clients from all around the world in the first three days of the 2019 Paris Air Show.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Chief Technology officers — great actors of the industry — commit for sustainability

CTOs of Dassault, Boeing, Airbus, UTC, Rolls Royce, General Electric and Safran have signed a common declaration to promote the sustainability of the industry.

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Paris Air Show 2019: 11 B777Fs already ordered

New B777Fs' orders from Qatar Airways and China Airlines.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Korean Air buys 30 B787 Dreamliners

The Korean company announced its intention to acquire 20 B787-10 and an additional B787-9.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Nordic Aviation Capital commits for a 100 ATR 72-600

The Danish lessor, specialized in regional airplanes has firm committed to acquire 35 ATR 72-600s, plus 35 options as well as an additional 35 purchase rights.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Airbus sells its A330neo to two major airlines

AirAsia and Virgin Atlantic sign for Airbus A330neo.

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Cost reduction for Collins Aerospace’s 568F propeller set on ATR 42 and 72

The new program for ATR aircraft includes 20% discount as well as technology upgrades and expanded field support.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Leonardo unveils its brand-new Falco Xplorer drone

On the occasion of the 53rd Paris Air Show, Leonardo introduced the Falco Explorer with the presence of the Italian Prime Minister Conte.

Defence

Paris Air Show 2019: MBDA’s vision of the next generation of European air combat system

MBDA presents its vision of future air systems at the Paris Air Show 2019.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Leonardo will exhibit its brand-new Multiple Aperture Infra-Red (MAIR) missile warning system.

Leonardo comes with its last generation threat warner — MAIR — at the Paris Air Show.

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Paris Air Show 2019: ESA’s program

The European Space Agency will also be present at the Paris Air Show from June 17th to 24th 2019.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Unveiling of the all-new DA62 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

Leonardo and Diamond Aircraft Industries will introduce the new DA62 MAS (Maritime Surveillance Aircraft).

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Paris Air Show 2019: First appearance for the Phénix and the KC-46A tanker aircraft

For the first time, the French Air Force Airbus A330 MRTT Phénix and the US Air Force Boeing KC-46 tankers will be introduced at the Paris Air Show. Two aircraft currently in competition on the international market.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Turkish Aerospace will introduce a full-scale model of its future fighter

Turkish Aerospace Industries has announced the introduction of a full-scale model of its future fighter concept at the 2019 Paris Air Show.

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Paris Air Show 2019: CNES program

From June 17th to 24th, within its pavilion and chalet, the French space agency will present a series of events for professionals and general public.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Airbus and Boeing get to the red

It has been a very long time since Airbus and Boeing got to the Paris Air Show with a negative balance. 176 airplanes sales below average since the beginning of 2019.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Industry is waiting for contracts from FCAS demonstrators

Early 2019, France and Germany entrusted Airbus and Dassault a contract on concept and architecture for the Future Combat Air System program. Contractors hope the Paris Air Show will lead to contracts for the development of demonstrators.

Drones

Paris Air Show 2019: Elbit Systems will introduce Hermes 45

During the 2019 Paris Air Show, Elbit Systems will present its new drone: Hermes 45.

Drones

Paris Air Show 2019: IAI will unveil the T-Heron drone

During the 2019 Paris Air Show, Israel Aerospace Industries will unveil its new T-Heron UAV.

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Paris Air Show 2019: Mega-merger between UTC and Raytheon

As expected UTC and Raytheon announced a mega-merger on the eve of the Paris Air Show. An operation that cannot leave Airbus, Thales, MBDA and Safran indifferent.

Industry

Embraer and Boeing agree on strategic partnership

Embraer and Boeing have approved the terms of a strategic partnership comprising joint ventures in commercial aircraft and services and in the promotion of the Brazilian firm's KC-390 airlifter.

Defence

Third test firing for MBDA Sea Venom missile

MBDA's Sea Venom-ANL anti-ship missile has successfully completed its final development test firing.

Industry

Philippe Mhun becomes Airbus Chief Programmes & Services Officer

Mhun, currently Head of Customer Services at Airbus, will succeed EVP Head of Programmes Didier Evrard, who is retiring.

Civil Aviation

First ANA A380 rolls out of Airbus paint shop

The first A380 for All Nippon Airways has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg, Germany, bearing the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle livery.

Space

CNES lists Franco-Chinese space programme goals

CNES President Jean-Yves Le Gall has set out a series of goals for future joint space programmes between France and China.

Civil Aviation

Boeing sees $650bn market in Southeast Asia

The latest Boeing forecast predicts that the region will need 4,210 new airplanes needed, valued at $650bn, over the next 20 years.

Civil Aviation

IATA to help Poland develop National Airspace Strategy

IATA will work with Polish aviation stakeholders to develop a National Airspace Strategy (NAS) to cope with the expected doubling of flights over the next 20 years.

Space

Australia creates space agency, tightens ties with France

The Australian government announced at the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide that it was committed to establishing a national space agency. Also at IAC, Australia and France unveiled plans for closer cooperation in space.

Defence

Missile defence exercise under way in Scotland

Exercise "Formidable Shield" (24th September – 18th October) involves ships and aircraft from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the U.S. A total of 14 ships, 10 aircraft and around 3,300 personnel will be involved in

Space

Radar antenna tested for Jupiter mission

The Radar for Icy Moon Exploration (RIME) instrument will be the first to look below the icy surface of Jupiter moons Europa, Ganymede and Callisto.

Defence

First A330 tanker for France makes maiden flight

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first Phénix A330 MRTT tanker/transport for France, which has ordered nine aircraft to date.

Defence

H145M makes first flight with HForce

Airbus Helicopters has announced the first flight of the H145M with a complete HForce weapon system.