All aerospace news – Page 407
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ST Engineering Aerospace opens third US facility
ST Engineering Aerospace has established a new airframe MRO facility in Pensacola, Florida.
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ANALYSIS: Can Airbus make the CSeries realise its potential?
One month before of the 10th anniversary of the programme’s launch event at the Farnborough Air Show, Bombardier and Airbus executives met in Montreal to finalise an agreement to transfer the majority ownership of the CSeries aircraft family to the European manufacturer.
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Airbus to close CSeries deal on 1 July
Airbus will close the deal to acquire a majority stake in the Bombardier CSeries programme on 1 July.
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R-R, Thai to collaborate on Trent engine support
Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Thai Airways International to study how the carrier can be incorporated into its CareNetwork.
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USMC reveals new details of MUX acquisition plan
A new fleet of unmanned, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft that could be acquired in two years and fielded by 2025 by the US Marine Corps will be tasked and equipped for a wide range of combat, surveillance and support missions.
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Airbus restores engine balance to A320neo deliveries
Airbus has restored powerplant parity to A320neo-family deliveries, handing over 22 aircraft in total during May, equally split between the two engine manufacturers.
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Order for 15 A350s gives Airbus long-haul figures a lift
Airbus's long-haul sales showed signs of revival in May as the airframer recorded an order for 15 A350-900s.
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SunExpress to roll out IFE across 737 fleet
SunExpress is to equip its entire Boeing 737 fleet with Immfly's in-flight entertainment system.
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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.