All aerospace news – Page 389
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ANALYSIS: Why data control remains burning topic for aftermarket
It was perhaps no surprise that the first day of FlightGlobal’s Aerospace Big Data Europe conference ended with a lively debate on the contentious issue of who owns and controls access to an aircraft's technical data.
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PICTURES: Xiamen Max marks Boeing's 2,000th jet to China
Boeing has delivered its 2,000th aircraft to China, a 737 Max 8 for Xiamen Airlines.
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Airbus to fit 29 mini-suites in US carrier's A330neos
Airbus has sought authorisation to install ‘mini-suite’ seats on A330-900s to be delivered to a US operator, as part of a 281-seat configuration.
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GA ASI eyes industrial collaboration projects in Japan
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA ASI) is searching for industrial defence partners in Japan to collaborate on a variety of projects related to the sale of unmanned air vehicles for national security missions to the Japanese government.
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Rolls-Royce improves LessorCare with new service
Rolls-Royce has enhanced it LessorCare aftermarket support programme with a service termed LifeKey to provide more flexibility for customers.
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Monarch Aircraft Engineering ends support for Flybe
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has terminated maintenance services to Flybe, which has been a key customer since before the MRO provider’s recent restructuring.
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Monarch Aircraft Engineering details revised ownership
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has clarified its relationship with Petrol Jersey Limited, a Channel Island-based entity that reportedly acquired the MRO provider for just £1 ($1.27).
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: Airbus Helicopters boosts Kobe MRO presence
Airbus Helicopters plans to expand its MRO centre at Kobe Airport, boosting capacity to 40 medium-sized helicopters from 25.
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems adds Indian office and executive
Eyeing future business with India’s military, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA ASI) opened a new office in New Delhi and added an executive dedicated to securing defence deals with the country.
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ANALYSIS: Collins Aerospace eyes bright future post merger
It has been 14 months in the making thanks to a tortuous regulatory approvals process, but United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) and Rockwell Collins have finally completed their $30 billion merger.
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Jamaica Defence Force commissions maritime surveillance aircraft
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) commissioned into service a Beechcraft King Air 350 WR maritime patrol aircraft and two Bell 429 helicopters on 14 November at the Air Wing Manley Base at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.
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ANALYSIS: How big is the shift in CFM-IATA deal over support?
Since IATA disclosed in July an agreement with CFM International that will see the market for MRO services on the manufacturer’s engines opened up to more third-party competition, there has been considerable debate as to whether the deal represents a shift in the GE-Safran joint venture’s support policy.
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ANALYSIS: How MROs respond to OEM aftermarket ambitions
As Airbus and Boeing make efforts to grow their aftermarket business – particularly through new support activities based on digital services – a key question is: who controls and has access to the data required to develop those services?
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United Technologies plans to break into three companies
United Technologies (UTC) has completed its $30 billion acquisition of Rockwell Collins and now plans to spin off its Otis and Carrier units by 2020.
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DARPA explores UAVs operating autonomously
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have demonstrated specially-programmed UAVs collaborating and executing a mission autonomously after electronic warfare disrupted their communications link with a human controller.
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Adria Airways tentatively orders 15 Superjets
Adria Airways has tentatively ordered 15 Sukhoi Superjet 100s, which are to be maintained through a proposed MRO joint venture in Ljubljana.
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Lufthansa Technik eyes Asia-Pacific investment opportunities
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is on the lookout for new investment opportunities in Asia-Pacific, with talks ongoing with potential partners.
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UTC gets China approval for Rockwell deal
United Technologies has received Chinese approval for its acquisition of Rockwell Collins, clearing the final regulatory approval needed to close the deal.
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Air France considers A380 fleet reduction
Air France is evaluating a reduction of its Airbus A380 fleet as the carrier is preparing a cabin refurbishment programme for the widebody type.
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Piaggio Aerospace goes into receivership
Italian manufacturer Piaggio Aerospace has requested to be placed into receivership after declaring itself insolvent.