All aerospace news – Page 269
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MH-60R helicopters cleared for potential South Korea sale
Washington has approved the possible sale of 12 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to South Korea in a deal worth an estimated $800 million.
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Corrosion alert follows improper A340 centre-gear overhaul
Certain Airbus A340-500 and -600 operators are set to be ordered to replace centre landing-gear axles on the type after concerns that a batch underwent improper maintenance treatment.
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ANALYSIS: Meggitt puts its faith in the aftermarket
When seven out of every 10 products you sell is sole-source with your customer – as well as your own invention – it is easy to take things for granted as a first-tier aerospace manufacturer. “We had become a bit complacent sitting on that [intellectual property] position,” admits Tony Wood, ...
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NewsAirbus Helicopters expands Malaysia footprint
Airbus Helicopters has opened a regional completion and delivery centre in Malaysia, further growing its presence in the Southeast Asian country.
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ST Engineering-designed seat makes debut
ST Engineering Aerospace has completed the retrofit of an Airbus A320 with seats of its proprietary SPACElite design.
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GMF AeroAsia sees dramatic drop in first-half profit
Indonesian MRO firm GMF AeroAsia has posted an operating profit of $7.18 million for the first half of 2019, a significant decrease of 64% compared with the same period a year ago.
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GA Telesis inks MRO agreement with China Express Airlines
GA Telesis has signed a five-year agreement with China Express Airlines, to provide landing gear overhaul services for the carrier's CRJ900s.
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Germany picks NH90 to replace Sea Lynx
Germany has selected the NH Industries NH90 as the replacement for its navy's 21-strong fleet of Westland Sea Lynx 88A anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters.
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BBA Aviation to sell Ontic
BBA Aviation, the owner of the Signature Flight Support network of business aviation private terminals, has agreed to sell parts distributor Ontic to private equity company CVC for $1.37 billion.
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Military sales help lift Leonardo's first half revenues
A robust performance in military rotorcraft and defence electronics offset problems in aerostructures and weak demand for offshore helicopters to help Leonardo to a 7% increase in first-half revenues to €6 billion ($6.7 billion).
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NewsLeonardo flight tests Wildcat weapon wings
Leonardo has begun flight testing new weapon wings for the AW159 Wildcat helicopter, which will carry anti-ship missiles for the UK Royal Navy.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Can India realise its true MRO potential?
When Indian low-cost carrier GoAir needs the engines of its Airbus A320 family aircraft overhauled, they are sent to MTU Aero Engines’ facility in Zhuhai, China.
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GAMECO obtains EASA approval for parts supply
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (GAMECO) has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval to supply self-manufactured parts to EASA-registered aircraft.
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NewsPICTURES: British Airways takes delivery of first A350
British Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, debuting its new business-class seat.
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SIAEC's first quarter profit up 74%
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) posted a dramatic increase in its operating profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, with a 74% jump to S$17.7 million ($12.9 million).
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NewsMTU raises 2019 profit outlook
German engine specialist MTU Aero Engines has increased its 2019 earnings forecast, following improved profitability in its manufacturing and maintenance segments.
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NewsUK hones next phase of SAR helicopter service contract
UK coastguard officials are in the process of defining the requirements to shape the country’s helicopter search and rescue (SAR) provision into the 2030s.
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LHT signs tentative training deal with Saudi aviation academy
Lufthansa Technik Shannon has tentatively agreed to support an effort by the Saudi National Company of Aviation (SNCA) to develop a maintenance training organisation in the kingdom.
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Biman tenders for 777 landing gear overhaul support
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a tender seeking the overhaul and loan of landing gears for its Boeing 777-300ER fleet.