All aerospace news – Page 441
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DUBAI: Stretched A350-1000 must not be 'me too' project – Leahy
Airbus is closely examining the potential market for a larger version of the A350-1000, but wants to avoid distancing itself from the core A350 market.
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DUBAI: RAAF still seeking armed, long-range UAV
Australia still hopes to acquire an armed, long-range unmanned air vehicle in a similar class to the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper, but moving forward with a “recommended project” depends on outcome of a pending force structure review.
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DUBAI: A350 stops at air show during Middle Eastern tour
Two Airbus A350s will be present at the Dubai air show, a Qatar Airways aircraft complementing the airframer’s MSN2 which will conduct the flying display.
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DUBAI: A330neo to have A350's characteristic mask
Airbus is to adopt the distinctive black cockpit ‘mask’ design on its re-engined A330neo, following its introduction on the A350.
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Textron works to arm latest Shadow UAV variants
Textron is determined to arm its “Version 2” and next-generation “Mark 2” Shadow tactical unmanned aircraft with its lightweight Fury weapons even without serious interest from the US Army, which is more keen to diversify the weaponry available on its General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-1C Gray Eagles.
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ANALYSIS: Gulf wrestles with ATM conundrum
The Gulf’s airports may be growing fast but, as traffic to and from the region increases, its skies are becoming increasingly congested and difficult to manage. Seeking a solution to this problem has long been an issue for governments wary of letting go control of their national airspace.
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Airbus edges closer to A350 delivery target
Airbus edged closer to its full-year target of 15 A350-900 deliveries by handing over four of the type during October, bringing the total to nine.
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MRJ progresses towards first flight next week
Mitsubishi Aircraft says it has simulated various scenarios on its engineering flight simulator in preparation for the MRJ regional jet’s maiden sortie, and that results thus far have proved promising.
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NewsBritish Antarctic Survey looks towards whole fleet modernisation
The British Antarctic Survey is in the process of updating its scientific research fleet, including the addition of an unmanned air vehicle and cockpit and sensing upgrades to its manned aircraft.
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Airbus begins flight-testing A350-1000 engine
Airbus has commenced flight-testing with the higher-thrust Rolls-Royce engine developed for the A350-1000.
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Airbus eyes the wide game in China
Airbus expects strong demand for widebody aircraft in China, as Chinese carriers work on their fleet plans for the next five years.
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ANALYSIS: How improved data flow can transform MRO efficiency
Between aircraft generations, there has been an exponential increase in the volume of data automatically transmitted to the ground – be it in real time via radio or satellite data link, or through post-flight downloading at the airport gate.
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NewsUS authorises weapons upgrade for Italian Reapers
Italy is planning to arm its air force's fleet of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 unmanned air vehicles, according to a US government export body, becoming the first country to benefit from relaxed export restrictions on the Reaper.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Industry pitches new uses for commercial UAVs
When David Cush was named chief executive of Virgin America, he already had two decades of experience at American Airlines. So what made him leave a well-established airline for a new carrier that had such a hard time with the regulators when starting up?
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NewsBombardier confirms CS100 debut in Dubai
Bombardier has confirmed a CSeries aircraft will make its debut at the Dubai air show, arriving at the Dubai World Central airport as early as 6 November.
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Lufthansa Technik wins more MRO business from GoAir
Indian budget carrier GoAir has expanded its engine overhaul agreement with Lufthansa Technik.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Comac reveals its Chinese dream
When Comac rolled out the first C919 flight test aircraft on Monday, it was clearly aware of the long road ahead, faced with getting the jet airborne, certificated and delivered.
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Air France-KLM's Chinese component shop gains European approval
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance's components repair shop in Shanghai has been granted EASA approval.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Embraer's Florida move taps potent workforce
In less than 12 months, a new name will join the top rank of North American cities hosting final assembly sites for business jet aircraft, rivaling a dominant triumvirate of Wichita, Kansas; Dorval, Quebec, and Savannah Georgia.
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Kogalymavia defends upkeep of ill-fated A321
Russia’s Kogalymavia is defending itself over the condition of the MetroJet Airbus A321 which crashed in Sinai, having released a number of documents detailing the aircraft’s recent technical record.