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US Air Force flies HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter for first time
A pilot with the US Air Force’s (USAF) 413th flight test squadron conducted the service’s first flight of the Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter on 11 July at Sikorsky’s Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Boeing's $5.6bn 737 Max hit surprises some investment analysts
Financial analysts have expressed surprise at the scope of the 737 Max-related charge Boeing will take in the second quarter, though they find optimism in Boeing’s intention to maintain 737 Max production at the current rate.
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RIAT: Airbus unveils Bird of Prey concept
Airbus has revealed a hybrid-electric 80-seat airliner design – with "feathered" wing and tail structures mimicking an eagle or falcon.
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RIAT: Airbus defence unit flies clear of A400M turbulence
It has been a long time coming, but Europe's largest multinational military aircraft programme appears to be finally flying clear of the turbulence that has buffeted its progress over much of the past decade.
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Virgin Orbit to launch satellites for Royal Air Force
Air launch company Virgin Orbit will partner with the UK Royal Air Force to demonstrate the ability to launch small satellites on short notice.
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PICTURE: Lion Air receives its first A330neo
Indonesian carrier Lion Air has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900.
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RIAT: Acquisition reform to boost UK defence programmes
The UK's defence procurement body is pursuing an acquisition review process, with a new way of working with suppliers, more rapid and efficient development activities and increased export sales among its objectives.
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RIAT: New MFTS arrivals add lift to UK pilot training
All three of the UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) new fixed-wing training aircraft types will be in the static display at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the hands of military operators, following the recent completion of deliveries via Affinity Flying Training Services.
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PHOTO GALLERY: All the best images from RIAT 2019
We showcase some of the hardware on display at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), taking place from 19-21 July at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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Air Niugini 737 evacuation slowed by baggage retrieval
Investigators have determined that evacuation of the Air Niugini Boeing 737-800 which undershot into the sea at Chuuk was slowed by occupants trying to retrieve baggage.
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Sole fatality in Air Niugini undershoot not wearing seat-belt
Investigators believe the sole fatality in the Air Niugini undershoot accident at Chuuk was a passenger who was not wearing a seat-belt at the point when the Boeing 737-800 struck the surface of the sea.
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Garuda tweaks London service again despite talk of route closure
Garuda Indonesia has tweaked its London service again, despite an earlier mention made by its chief executive that the London flights will end in August.
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Nordwind 737 evacuated after aborting Moscow take-off run
Russian investigators are probing a serious incident at Moscow Sheremetyevo airport during which a Boeing 737-800 was evacuated after aborting its take-off run.
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AirAsia, AirAsia X to appeal order to pay higher pax charges
AirAsia and AirAsia X are planning to appeal an order from the Malaysian High Court to pay nearly MYR42 million ($10.2 million) in passenger service charges (PSC) and late payment charges to Malaysia Airports (MAHB).
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Vietnam’s Phu Cat airport goes international in September
Vietnam’s Phu Cat airport will be ready for international flights come September after recently completed upgrades to the tarmac, domestic terminal and radar system.
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VIDEO: Air Niugini pilots ignored warnings before Chuuk crash
The captain of an Air Niugini Boeing 737-800 that crashed while attempting to land at Chuuk on 28 September 2018 became fixated with trying to land the aircraft, ignoring several automated warnings that the aircraft was below the glidescope and had an excessive sink rate.
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Boeing to take $4.9bn Q2 charge due to 737 Max grounding
Boeing will take a $4.9 billion after-tax charge in its second quarter financial results, reflecting estimated costs associated with the 737 Max grounding.
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United wants ‘clarity’ from Boeing on NMA
United Airlines says Boeing has a little more time to make a decision about its New Mid-market Airplane (NMA) programme, confirming that the US major is in talks with both large jet manufacturers.
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RIAT showcase champions industry's finest
In addition to the many hours of flying displays and lengthy lines of aircraft to view among its sprawling static display, the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) also provides an opportunity for manufacturers to put their products in the shop window each year.
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Textron CEO sees possible simulator mandate for Max pilots
The chief executive of Textron says signs suggest aviation regulators may require Boeing 737 Max pilots to complete simulator training, though perhaps not immediately when the global grounding lifts.