All aerospace news – Page 454
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PARIS: GECAS to be 737-800 conversion launch customer
US lessor GECAS has become the first customer to sign for Aeronautical Engineers’ freighter conversion programme for the Boeing 737-800.
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PARIS: Airbus confident of avoiding further A330 cut
Airbus is confident that it will be able to maintain A330 monthly production at six aircraft, and even indicates that the rate cut might have been premature.
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PARIS: Hamburg first choice for new A320 assembly line
Hamburg’s Finkenwerder plant is the most likely location for a new Airbus A320 final assembly line if the airframer opts to raise monthly production rates beyond its commitment of 50.
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PARIS: Sagem confident in domestic first sale for Patroller UAV
Sagem hopes that the first customer for its Patroller unmanned air vehicle will be its domestic military, after predecessor system Sperwer was exported several times before it was acquired by the French army.
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PARIS: H160 expands envelope with second flight
Airbus Helicopters has now flown its new H160 medium-twin on two occasions, the airframer confirms.
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ANALYSIS: How TBM brand has created a halo effect for Daher
Since buying the Tarbes-based Socata business from EADS in 2008, Daher might be best known – in the aerospace world at least – as the brand behind the TBM high-speed single-engine turboprop. But the French firm, whose roots go back to cargo shipping in the 19th century, is also an ...
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PARIS: Elbit promotes update of Skylark UAS
Elbit Systems has introduced an updated version of its Skylark man-portable unmanned air vehcile.
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ANALYSIS: No moonshots for Boeing's middle-of-the-market concept
Boeing's corporate ban on "moonshot" commercial projects still leaves plenty of room for its aircraft designers to innovate – but not too much room.
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VIDEO: UAV offers aerial view of the Paris air show
An unmanned air vehicle has been whizzing around the show this week, collecting imagery of the goings on and the aircraft on display.
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ANALYSIS: EasyJet innovates to maintain low-cost status
In an effort to retain a market advantage as a low cost airline, EasyJet is exploring new innovative technologies that could help reduce the time that aircraft are on the ground and decrease disruption to its operations.
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PARIS: Boeing finds software fix for 787-10 commonality issue
Boeing is on track to release design drawings to the supply chain for the 787-10 later this year, with a goal of achieving commonality with the 787-9, a top executive at the airframer confirms.
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PARIS: Urban Aeronautics prepares for AirMule free flights
Urban Aeronautics is continuing flight tests on its AirMule UAV prototype in preparation for free flights, which are scheduled to take place in the third quarter.
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PARIS: Mitsubishi prepares for MRJ production ramp-up
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is building a final assembly factory which will have capacity to produce up to 10 MRJ regional jets per month, as the Japanese manufacturer gears up for first flight and continues its push for more aircraft sales.
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PARIS: IAI and Airbus await Heron replacement tender
An Israeli Aerospace Industries/Airbus Defence & Space team is counting on the release of a request for proposals (RfP) from the German government for a replacement unmanned air vehicle before year end, ahead of a planned election in 2016.
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PARIS: Lockheed, GE sign engine material agreements
Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions has signed two agreement with GE Aviation covering material for the overhaul of CF6 and CF34 engines.
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PARIS: Bullish TAI sets sights on export success
With a chalet at the show for the first time and two of its products proudly on display, Turkish Aerospace Industries is intent on becoming a feature of future events.
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PARIS: Sabena Technics gains A350 MRO approval
French maintenance provider Sabena Technics has been certificated to support the Airbus A350.
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PARIS: TE looks to build up its sensor capabilities
TE Connectivity will use its recent purchase of sensors and sensor-based systems manufacturer Measurement Specialties to broaden its capabilities in this fast-growing area, and is on the lookout for similar acquisition opportunities.
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PARIS: Airbus partners up to relaunch A320 P2F programme
Airbus and EFW have signed an agreement with ST Aerospace to jointly launch a A320/321 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme.
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PARIS: Bell stays upbeat despite soft helicopter market
Despite a stagnant global market for rotorcraft, Bell Helicopter is staying positive, with chief executive John Garrison delivering a bullish message to reporters at Paris this morning.