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Mitsubishi plans MRJ debut at Paris air show
Mitsubishi Aircraft is working to bring one of its MRJ regional jet prototypes to the Paris air show.
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MRO sector to top $75b in 2017, as worker crunch looms
The MRO industry may struggle with a shortage of qualified technicians as soon as 2022 - the fallout from a period of record aircraft orders and reluctance by airlines to retire older types, according to aviation industry consultants.
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Bell Helicopter, Embraer partner with Uber for electric VTOL taxis
Bell Helicopter and Embraer on 25 April separately announced that each will partner with ride-sharing provider Uber to develop hybrid- or all-electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles to provide short-range transport within urban centres.
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Kuwaiti Caracals now in Airbus Helicopters' firm backlog
Kuwait has officially signed an order for 30 Airbus Helicopters H225Ms, with the heavy twins now in the airframer's firm backlog, FlightGlobal understands.
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A330neo first flight likely to slip to September
Airbus will now perform the first flight of its A330neo “at the end of the summer”, a significant delay over its previous timeline for the re-engined aircraft.
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Comac completes C919 ground tests as first flight looms
Comac has completed the final ground test before its C919 narrowbody can take to the skies.
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C919 readies for maiden flight in early May
Comac's C919 has made good progress with high-speed taxi tests and could make its maiden sortie in the first week of May, sources tell FlightGlobal.
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ARJ21 makes new flight tests following design optimisation
The ARJ21-700 regional jet has made new flight tests following some design optimisation of the aircraft, says Comac.
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Boeing elaborates on 777-9 design details
Boeing has published further preliminary details of the 777-9 configuration three years ahead of entry into service, revealing a slightly shorter aircraft with an interior resculpted to carve out a precious 10.2cm (4in) of internal diameter.
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Virgin Australia starts onboard wi-fi trials
Virgin Australia has kicked off passenger trials of its Gogo 2Ku wi-fi system aboard one of its Boeing 737-800s.
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ROTORCRAFT: Kaman pitches K-Max to Asia-Pacific market
Kaman is actively promoting its K-Max heavylift helicopter in the Asia-Pacific.
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ROTORCRAFT: Vietnam operator buys two Bell 505s
Vietnam Helicopter Corporation has placed an order for two Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X light single.
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NewsSolar Impulse veteran eyes business future in electric propulsion
Solar Impulse co-founder André Borschberg has set up a new company dedicated to developing electric propulsion for aviation
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ROTORCRAFT: PhilJets orders two H130s, one H145
Filipino operator PhilJets Group has placed orders for two Airbus Helicopters H130 rotorcraft and one H145.
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ROTORCRAFT: Honeywell pushes satcom for Asian helicopters
Honeywell sees strong interest in satellite connecitivty for helicopters, as well as for engine upgrades.
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ROTORCRAFT: Sikorsky eyes future autonomous helicopters
Sikorsky believes automation and data analytics can both improve helicopter safety and boost efficiency for operators.
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ROTORCRAFT: Bell signs series of Asia-Pacific deals
Bell Helicopter has signed deals with new and existing customers at the inaugural Rotorcraft Asia event.
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ROTORCRAFT: Airbus Helicopters explores drone delivery in Singapore
Airbus Helicopters has tapped Singapore post office SingPost as its partner to trial an unmanned aerial package delivery system in Singapore.
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ROTORCRAFT: Bell takes aim at para-public market
Bell Helicopter sees strong opportunities in Asia-Pacific’s para-public sector, with governments gaining awareness of the various roles helicopters can serve in the interests of the public.
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Airobotics lifts autonomous approval in Israel
Airobotics says it has become the first Israeli manufacturer to receive authorisation to fly fully automated drones without a pilot.