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TECHNOLOGY

Lockheed Martin Readies LMH-1 Hybrid Airship Assembly

Lockheed Martin’s LMH-1 hybrid airship venture represents its first significant foray into civil aviation since the 1980s.

MRO

American Airlines CEO: We Are In The Midst Of A Cultural Change

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will be a keynote speaker at Aviation Week’s MRO Americas next month. He talks to Aviation Week about challenges and successes of the US Airways merger and the MRO industry.  

 

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DEFENSE

First LM-100J Commercial Freighter Taking Shape

Components for the first LM-100J commercial freighter version of Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Hercules airlifter are being manufactured, with final assembly to begin in Marietta, Georgia, later this year.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

China Delaying Near-Term Introduction Of Airliners

The Chinese government is forcing airlines to delay introduction of aircraft into their fleets, with the result that new and ready airliners are standing idle while the carriers could use more capacity.

 

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SPACE

USAF: Cost Of RD-180 Termination Uncertain

“The number is going to be in the billions; there’s no doubt about that,” Gen. John Hyten told the House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee March 15. “But exactly where it comes out I don’t know."

business aviation

Phenom 100 Accident At Gaithersburg: Failure To Activate Anti-/Deicing May

The NTSB recently opened its investigation docket on an accident that renewed community worries and complaints about operations at Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

 
 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

April 5-7, 2016 | Dallas, Texas

Aviation Week Network's MRO Americas

MRO Americas is recognized as the commercial air transport MRO industry’s premiere event for 21 years. The three-­day conference and exhibition delivers key intelligence and generates real business leads. Register

April 6-7, 2016 | Dallas, Texas

Aviation Week Network's MRO Military

MRO Military is a new series of sessions dedicated to military MRO and co-­located with MRO Americas to provide a platform for discussions between industry leaders and defense officials. Register

 

May 3-4, 2016 | Charleston, SC

SpeedNews Aerospace Manufacturing Conference

This conference brings together the leaders of major manufacturers and suppliers in the aerospace industry to discuss manufacturing capabilities and processes, innovation within manufacturing, modern machining technologies and automation. Register...

June 8-9, 2016 | Prague, Czech Republic

Aviation Week Network's MRO BEER

MRO Baltics, Eastern Europe, and Russia (BEER) offers attendees the opportunity to build new relationships and forge stronger partnerships within the region to ensure short and long term success. Register

 

July 13, 2016 | Farnborough, UK

Aviation Week Network’s Commercial Aerospace Manufacturing Briefing

The meeting brings together senior executives from major manufacturing, supply chain and logistics companies to discuss and evaluate manufacturing capabilities. Register

October 18-20, 2016 | RAI Amsterdam, NL

Aviation Week Network’s MRO Europe

Europe’s premier MRO conference and exhibition where suppliers, OEMs, regulators, lessors, and industry experts converge to explore and define the aviation maintenance industry. Register