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DE HAVILLAND CANADA has orders to supply Dash 8-400 QC mod kits to Falcon Aviation (2) and Advantage Air (1).

CFM INTERNATIONAL completed the conceptual design review for next-gen RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) open fan propulsion system which targets 20% improvement in fuel efficiency vs LEAP.

SAFRAN secured contracts with Emirates worth US$1.2b to provide seats for A350s, 777-9s and 777-300s; A350/777-9 galleys/inserts; RAVE AeroConnect Ka-band inflight connectivity for 50 A350s, 60 A380s and 50 777-9s; A350 wheels and carbon brakes; A380 nose landing gear overhaul; 777 safety/cabin system component repair; and retrofit support.

AUTOFLIGHT and FALCON AVIATION SERVICES teamed to develop eVTOL AAM strategy in UAE/surrounding region.

EVE and NATS signed MOU to collaborate in the development of future traffic management services for UAM operators.

THE GILL CORPORATION-FRANCE has contract from SONACA to develop and produce machined honeycomb parts for A321 flaps, plus contract extension to supply machined honeycomb parts for A320, A330neo and A350 slats through ‘28.

CAE had C$58.4m net income on C$1.1b revenues for second quarter ended Sept 30 vs C$44.5m on C$993m a year ago. Civil Aviation earned C$88.4m on C$572.6m vs C$88.4m on C$507.2m; it delivered 11 full-flight simulators vs 10.

CFM INTERNATIONAL has Air Arabia order for 240 LEAP-1As in deal that includes multi-year services/spare engines.

PTC INDUSTRIES, India was selected by Safran Aircraft Engines to produce titanium-casting parts for LEAP-1A/B.

ANRA TECHNOLOGIES launched vertiport management system (VMS) for managing VTOL UAM aircraft operations.

SAUDIA TECHNIC was licensed by Honeywell for 331-500 APU maintenance as authorized service center in Middle East.

HONEYWELL has 5-year EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering contract to provide flat-rate component repair services (includes environmental controls, avionics and safety systems) for EgyptAir's fleet of >80 A320s, A330s, 737s and 777s.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Emirates to perform C-Checks on 23 A380s over three years. It also secured 10-year Total Component Support agreement with Saudia for 53 A320s and 31 A330s in addition to 39 777s and 18 787s.

AEROSPACE TURBINE ROTABLES expanded operations in Fort Worth for hydrostatic testing and repair of oxygen and fire suppression systems.