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US Army eyes long-term role for Apache with futuristic weapons and upgrades
The US Army is eyeing futuristic weapons and other upgrades for the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, such as directed energy weapons and a compound wing, as it believes a replacement aircraft is not expected within the next decade.
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US Army’s Gray Eagle modernisation effort grows with focus on reliability
The US Army’s effort to modernise its MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAV fleet has grown to encompass almost all of the aircraft’s systems with a special focused given to building in redundancy and improving reliability.
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NewsNetherlands targets Apache remanufacturing deal
The Netherlands' defence ministry has outlined its plans to remanufacture the nation's current fleet of 28 Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopters, with the goal of operating the updated type until 2050.
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Sukhoi assessing engine options for 'Russified' Superjet
Sukhoi's civil aircraft division has yet to decide on the crucial powerplant issue for its proposed 'Russified' Superjet 100.
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Airbus finance chief Wilhelm joins management exodus
Airbus chief financial officer Harald Wilhelm is to step down from his position next year, when chief executive Tom Enders is due to leave his post.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: A look back at Comac's first 10 years
When China declared its ambitions to develop a large passenger aircraft and become a world-class player in aircraft manufacturing, it established the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) to spearhead this dream.
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PICTURES: Second MC-21 commences flight tests
Irkut's second flight-test MC-21 has conducted its maiden sortie, almost a year since the type's first test airframe initially became airborne.
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US Coast Guard requests long-endurance UAV to counter drug and migrant smuggling
The US Coast Guard issued a request for demonstrations of long-range, ultra-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in US coastal transit zones that are highly trafficked by illegal drug and migrant smugglers.
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Embraer re-affirms KC-390 delivery date despite second mishap
Embraer still expects its first KC-390 transport aircraft to be delivered to the Brazilian Air Force in the fourth quarter of 2018, despite a second mishap with one of its prototypes on 5 May, which caused extensive damage to the aircraft’s three landing gear and fuselage structure.
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Avionica, GE form JV for flight data and analytics
Avionica’s quick access recorders will be hooked up to GE Aviation’s analytical algorithms under a new joint venture announced on 10 May to develop new products that are designed to transfer better flight data to the ground.
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A321neo seeks US rule relief as seat-count lifts to 244
Airbus's reconfigured A321neo has been cleared to operate with up to 244 passengers, depending on the precise exit layout.
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Uber reveals new concept and partners for air taxi network
Uber further outlined its vision for a network of aerial taxis at its second annual Elevate conference in Los Angeles on 8 May, including the unveiling of several new eVTOL aircraft concepts as well as partnerships with NASA and the US Army Research Lab.
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EASA certifies new Pitch seat to 16g standard
Europe's safety authority has certified to the 16g standard a new slimline seat design developed by UK manufacturer Pitch Aircraft Seating.
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MHI's aviation unit swings to loss with higher MRJ costs
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) aircraft, defense and space unit swung to an operating loss of Y15.1 billion ($138 million) in its 2017 financial year, attributed largely to the increase in research and development costs for its in-development MRJ regional jet.
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Karem Aircraft unveils eVTOL concept aircraft
Karem Aircraft unveiled a tilt rotor eVTOL concept aircraft at the Uber Elevate conference in Los Angeles on 8 May.
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Pipistrel unveils blended-wing body eVTOL
Pipistrel teased a picture of an eVTOL aircraft concept at the Uber Elevate conference in Los Angeles on 8 May.
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Embraer reveals eVTOL concept
Embraer unveiled its first eVTOL aircraft concept at the Uber Elevate conference in Los Angeles on 8 May.
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Demise of Iran nuclear deal kills hopes for Boeing order
The US government’s withdrawal from a deal to limit Iran’s ability to obtain nuclear weapons puts an end to a nearly two-year old plan by Iran to acquire or lease 117 Boeing aircraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The legal travails of Panasonic Avionics
News that Panasonic Avionics, along with its corporate parent, has agreed payments to settle US federal allegations of corruption comes just months after it settled other allegations levied by business partner CoKinetic.
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AirAsia X contracts Safran for landing gear MRO
AirAsia X has signed a seven-year contract with Safran Landing Systems Singapore to overhaul and repair 24 sets of Airbus A330 landing gear.