All aerospace news – Page 423
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NewsNHI finishes self-protection tests on Norwegian NH90
NH Industries (NHI) has successfully concluded trials of the self-protection system fitted to NH90 naval helicopters for the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF), following a five-month campaign.
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NewsEnhanced MQ-9 carries out maiden flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has carried out the maiden flight of an enhanced endurance variant of its MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicle at its Palmdale, California facility.
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NewsNorthrop preparing German Euro Hawk to fly again
The Northrop Grumman-built “Euro Hawk” unmanned air vehicle will fly again after the Germany Air Force decided to resume testing of the aircraft and its Airbus Defence & Space signals intelligence payload.
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NewsFAA looks towards risk-based approach for micro UAV ops
The US Federal Aviation Administration is exploring the introduction of new regulations for micro-UAV operations, which could potentially move away from weight classifications, similar to rules being proposed in Europe.
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NewsEmbraer CEO rules out single-aisle during his term
Embraer still has no near-term plans to compete directly against Airbus and Boeing in the single-aisle market despite internal studies suggesting they could build a slightly better aircraft, says chief executive Frederico Curado.
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NewsPrivate tour reveals advanced state of E190-E2 cabin
Embraer cannot be accused of rolling out an incomplete test aircraft with the public unveiling of the E190-E2 on 25 February.
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AJW wins follow-up business from Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has contracted UK spares specialist AJ Walter Aviation to provide component support for a Boeing 767 fleet.
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Embraer announces design revamp of E195-E2
Embraer has announced a major design revamp for the E195-E2, adding up to 450nm range by increasing take-off weight by 2t and a 1.4m wingspan extension.
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ANALYSIS: Can airlines harness the power of payment technology?
In the next 10-15 years, it is likely we will take for granted making payments with our smartphones, as opposed to using a card. New and not-so-new providers are elbowing their way into this space. Apple, Samsung, Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Google, and Vodafone are among today’s front runners, but tomorrow’s ...
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Revived A330 demand spurs Airbus to hike production
Airbus has chosen to raise production output for the A330 programme, reversing a previous decision to drop the rate for the transition to the A330neo.
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Boeing launches 737-800BCF programme
Boeing has launched the 737-800 converted freighter programme, with orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions.
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Transavia renews 737 support deal with AFI KLM E&M and Boeing
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance will continue to provide rotable support to corporate sister Transavia under a programme the MRO provider jointly operates with Boeing for 737s and 777s.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters and CAAS team for university UAV trial
The National University of Singapore will soon be seeing unmanned air vehicles flying over its campus, as Airbus Helicopters and the nation’s aviation authority team up to trial parcel delivery at the site.
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ANALYSIS: Transformation continues at Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters, says chief executive Guillaume Faury, is on a “journey” of transformation, as it attempts to go from being the “biggest to the best” rotorcraft manufacturer in the world.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Bell 505 poised to answer hovering questions
Bell Helicopter arrived at Heli-Expo in 1966 with the prototype 206 JetRanger and a business formula that would launch an entire industry: the packaging of a single turbine engine into a light airframe with a price point accessible to an individual entrepreneur.
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SINGAPORE: Airbus Helicopters targets Asian sales expansion
Airbus Helicopters is eyeing military and parapublic sales opportunities across Asia which could lead to it greatly expanding its industrial presence in the region.
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Condor signs with Ameco Beijing for 767 heavy maintenance
Ameco Beijing has won a heavy maintenance contract from Condor Airlines for four Boeing 767-300ERs.
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Virgin Galactic rolls out Unity
Virgin Galactic on 19 February rolled out its latest SpaceShipTwo flight-test spacecraft - named Unity - nearly 16 months after pledging to continue the commercial spaceflight programme despite the tragic loss of its first prototype.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Sikorsky 'laser-focused' on being the mission choice
With oil prices dipping below $30 per barrel and global energy stocks declining, one sector of the aviation business has industry analysts feeling particularly pessimistic in 2016: civil rotorcraft. In an overcrowded oil and gas transportation market where new American and European helicopters are competing for fewer and fewer orders, ...