All aerospace news – Page 447
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First modernised Mil Mi-171A2 helicopter complete
Russian Helicopters has completed the first serial production example of its modernised Mil Mi-171A2 at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, with three more of the 13t rotorcraft in final assembly.
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Beluga XL upper fuselage shipped to Airbus line
Airbus's A330-based Beluga XL transport is set to receive its initial upper fuselage section following completion of the structure by Stelia Aerospace.
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A350-1000 passes UAE hot-weather tests
Airbus has completed the hot-weather testing of its A350-1000 in the United Arab Emirates.
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Comac gains ARJ21 production certificate
Comac has received the production certificate for its ARJ21-700 regional jet, more than 2.5 years after the aircraft received type certification.
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Norway, UK lift H225 helicopter flight ban
Civil aviation regulators in Norway and the UK have lifted their flight ban on the Airbus Helicopters H225 and AS332 L2 ending a grounding in the North Sea region that has lasted over a year.
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Boeing wins first-half orders battle, but deliveries slump
Boeing is off to a good start on orders in the first half of the year, but remains mired in a three-year delivery slump.
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Bell resumes 525 flight testing after year-long grouding
One year and a day after a fatal crash grounded the test fleet, Bell Helicopter has resumed flight tests of the Bell 525 Relentless super-medium, the company announces on 7 July.
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OpinionOPINION: Will Russia's gamble on aerospace exports backfire?
Russia has turboprops, regional jets, narrow bodies and – alone and in partnership with China – widebodies in production or development. It also is working on new high-bypass turbofan engines for single- and twin-aisle aircraft. And the government is encouraging a newly consolidated cadre of systems integrators to displace Western ...
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Airbus Helicopters delays arrival of first Romanian-built H215
Market conditions appear to have pushed back until 2018 the arrival of two new developments for the Airbus Helicopters Super Puma family.
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UK exit from EU puts 'constraints' on Airbus: chief negotiator
Airbus has been highlighted as a company which would face obstacles to operations once the UK leaves the European Union, in remarks from the European Commission's chief negotiator on the matter.
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Boeing, China Airlines ink MoU for maintenance and engineering
Boeing and China Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of the Taiwanese carrier's capabilities to service Boeing products.
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Sikorsky courts German aerospace on CH-53K supply chain
Sikorsky made its courting ceremony with Germany official after hosting German aerospace companies during a recent two-day event at its facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, discussing the US Marine Corps CH-53K and the German Air Force “Schwerer Transporthubschrauber” (STH) heavy-lift helicopter programme.
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UTAS deal commits to field laser-based air data system
A new air data sensor technology that does not require internal heating to avoid icing could be ready for commercial service in five years, says United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS).
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StandardAero in talks with Airbus to buy MRO provider Vector
US maintenance provider StandardAero has entered into exclusive negotiations with Airbus for the acquisition of Canada-based Vector Aerospace.
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PICTURES: A350-1000 commences hot-weather testing
Hot-weather testing of the Airbus A350-1000 is underway in the United Arab Emirates after one of the three flight-test airframes arrived in Al Ain.
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Honeywell upgrades avionics repair capability in China
Honeywell Avionics Shanghai has upgraded its product repair capabilities to provide faster repairs and more effective technical support for its Chinese customers.
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NewsMerlin makes first landing aboard new UK aircraft carrier
UK Royal Navy AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin helicopters performed the first deck landings aboard the service's new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, just four days after the 65,000t vessel embarked on its maiden voyage.
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Anglo-French anti-ship missile completes first test
MBDA has detailed a successful first test firing of its helicopter-launched Sea Venom/ANL anti-ship missile, in development for France and the UK.
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NewsIsrael acts after Apache tail rotor blade scare
The Israeli air force is to slash the interval for replacing tail rotor blades on its Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, after a 7.8in (20cm)-long crack was found during a routine inspection last month.
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A350-1000 heads for UAE hot-weather test site
Airbus has embarked on the hot-weather testing campaign with the A350-1000.