All aerospace news – Page 391
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Interview
INTERVIEW: ST Aerospace makes big step into interiors
Known mainly as a maintenance, repair and overhaul player, ST Aerospace is making a concerted effort to diversify into other aircraft-related businesses, including cabin modification.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters and DCNS team to offer rotary UAV to French navy
Airbus Helicopters and DCNS have joined forces to offer the former’s Cabri G2-derived VSR700 unmanned rotorcraft for a French navy tactical requirement.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Can Chinese-Russian widebody project soar?
In June, Chinese and Russian officials agreed to form a joint venture to collaborate on the development, production and after-sales support of a widebody airliner.
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NewsUSN awards MQ-25 risk reduction contract to Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has become the fourth and final contractor to win a contract from the US Navy to modify a preliminary design for an unmanned stealth bomber into an aerial tanker.
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NewsBAE to up the pace on APKWS production
BAE Systems has been awarded a three-year contract from the US Navy worth up to $600 million to support deliveries of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS).
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Airbus considers compacting A380 forward staircase
Airbus is developing an alternative forward staircase design for the A380 as part of plans to offer greater seating capacity on the type.
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Airbus sticks to A350 delivery target
Airbus acknowledges the narrowing timeline for meeting its A350 delivery target for 2016, but is standing by its forecast of 50 aircraft.
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HAECO Xiamen redelivers 757PCF to China Postal Airlines
HAECO Xiamen has redelivered its first passenger-to-freighter converted Boeing 757-200 to China Postal Airlines.
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Aurora Flight Sciences unveils robotic pilot assistant
Aurora Flight Sciences has unveiled a prototype of a robotic “pilot assistant” that functions as a second-pilot in a two-seat aircraft.
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MTU to maintain Kenya Airways' E190 engines
MTU maintenance, a division German company MTU Aero Engines, will maintain the General Electric CF34-40E engines that power Kenya Airways' fleet of Embraer 190 regional jets for five years, MTU announces.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: ARJ21 still has room for improvement
Comac is on a mission to optimise and upgrade its ARJ21, following feedback from launch customer Chengdu Airlines.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: SIA and the Asia-Pacific interiors arms race
In 2007, Singapore Airlines (SIA) revealed a startling innovation: a first class “suite” with a lie-flat bed and privacy partitions in the world’s largest and most prestigious airliner, the Airbus A380. The new product, along with updated business and economy classes, set it apart as a leader in cabin interiors. ...
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SR Technics Malta branches out into end-of-lease checks
Swiss maintenance provider SR Technics is partnering Dutch aircraft painting specialist Aviation Cosmetics to conduct end-of-lease checks in Malta.
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NewsIndia moves closer to acquiring Heron TP
The Indian air force is moving ahead with implementation of a plan to purchase the Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP unmanned air vehicle, having joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in June.
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NewsLeonardo reveals details of Osprey sale for Fire Scout
Leonardo has finally released details of its 26 May contract award from the US Navy to provide its Osprey 30 flat-panelled radar for the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned air vehicle.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Chinese connectivity to soar, despite great firewall
China’s rapidly growing aviation industry presents a huge opportunity for in-flight connectivity providers and satellite companies alike, but its complex regulatory environment and restrictions on Internet access make it a challenging market to enter. Stakeholders agree that the best way to compete for business in China is through local partnerships, ...
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NewsIndustry presents UAV upgrades to Royal Navy
As the Royal Navy moves towards retiring its only unmanned air vehicle from service in 2017, industry has presented a number of upgrades to UK-operated systems to try and tempt the service into continuing operations with such technology.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Asian carriers play catch-up to match IFE demand
Demand for in-flight connectivity on Asia-Pacific routes may have been slower to catch on than in North America and Europe, but the market is ramping up fast, prompting service providers to sign up for as much capacity as they can get on satellites positioned to cover the region. as much ...
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Airbus Helicopters announces raft of Japan deals
Airbus Helicopters has announced four Japanese orders, a new rotorcraft delivery, and a performance-based logistic deal with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF).
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ST Aero secures S$520m of contracts in Q3
ST Aerospace secured S$520 million ($374 million) worth of new MRO contracts in the quarter ended 30 September.