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FAA pushes back on Boeing exemption for 787 safety flaw
The US Federal Aviation Administration is pushing back on a request by Boeing for a temporary exemption from a safety regulation to allow the GE Aviation-powered version version of the 787-10 to enter service on schedule in August.
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ANALYSIS: How will Boeing-Safran venture shake up APUs?
Tucked discreetly into the aft fuselages of most aircraft, auxiliary power units (APUs) almost never get the attention lavished on their wing-mounted, thrust-producing cousins in the gas turbine market, but that changed on 4 June with the announcement that Boeing and Safran were teaming up to take on Honeywell and ...
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US regulator proposes special rules for Bell 525 certification
US regulators are proposing a number of special conditions relating to the certification of the Bell 525 Relentless super-medium-twin and its fly-by-wire controls.
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Dr Peters to part out two A380s after airline talks yield no deal
German asset manager Dr Peters has decided to part out two ex-Singapore Airlines Airbus A380s after talks with several carriers failed to produce any agreement.
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GippsAero GA10 Airvan crashes near Mojave
Two pilots on board a turboprop GippsAero GA10 Airvan were able to parachute safely to the ground shortly before their aircraft crashed west of Edwards Air Force Base at around 11 am on 4 June.
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Boeing and Safran partner to disrupt APU market
Boeing Global Services (BGS) and Safran have agreed to establish a joint company to design, build and service auxiliary power units in a move that could threaten the dominance of Honeywell and United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS).
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ANALYSIS: Siemens ideally qualified for aircraft electrification
Since its founding 170 years ago, German conglomerate Siemens AG has built a global industrial empire, making electric power components for cars, hospitals and power stations.
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PICTURES: Privacy prioritised in Gulf Air's 787 cabin
Design agency Tangerine has highlighted its collaboration with Boeing and Rockwell Collins in developing 787 cabin interiors for Gulf Air as part of the Bahraini carrier's wider rebranding project.
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NewsOttawa could boost modernised AW101 Cormorant fleet
Canada has announced its intention to proceed with a Leonardo Helicopters-led modernisation of its AgustaWestland AW101 Cormorant search and rescue rotorcraft, and to potentially increase its fleet size from 14 to 21 examples.
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Ilyushin identifies cabin designer for new Il-114-300
Russian interiors specialist Rusaviainter has emerged as the preferred designer for the cabin of the new Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop.
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Ukraine signs 55-unit deal with Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has signed a €551 million ($643 million) contract for the supply of 55 rotorcraft to Ukraine's interior ministry, including a number of second-hand units.
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Delta sees revenue boost from engine maintenance deal
Delta Air Lines anticipates double-digit revenue growth from its recent deal with Pratt & Whitney to maintain certain Geared Turbofan Engines in the Americas.
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Boeing recruits Turkish Technic as MRO partner
Turkish Airlines' maintenance division has been engaged by Boeing as partner to provide MRO services and technical training under the manufacturer's aftermarket support programme.
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Spairliners wins follow-up E-Jet support deal from Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways has extended an Embraer 190 component maintenance agreement with Spairliners.
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ANA Holdings tips Y200m into spacecraft company
All Nippon Airways’ parent company ANA Holdings has made a Y200 million ($1.8 million) investment in commercial space flight company PD Aerospace.
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Wizz to launch new Meggitt brakes on A321neo
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air has selected UK aerospace firm Meggitt to supply wheels and brakes for the airline's Airbus A321neo fleet.
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Sino-Russian widebody gets seven proposals for engine
Developers of the Chinese-Russian widebody have received proposals from seven firms to supply the aircraft’s propulsion system.
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UH-1 replacement award delayed until fourth quarter of 2018
The US Air Force has delayed the award of the Bell Helicopter UH-1N replacement contract until the fourth quarter of 2018.
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SR Technics extends UK line maintenance network
SR Technics has opened a line station at East Midlands airport.
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EBACE: Helicopter manufacturers pitch their wares to Europe's VIPs
As is the case in other parts of the aviation industry, where helicopters are overshadowed by their fixed-wing counterparts, so the same applies to business aviation.