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NewsFirst meeting for Hemisphere customer advisory board nears
Development activities for Cessna's new Hemisphere large-cabin aircraft are well under way, with the customer advisory board that will help to shape the twinjet preparing to meet for the first time.
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NewsEvektor flies first production-conforming EV-55 Outback
The first production-conforming Evektor EV-55 Outback made its maiden sortie on 8 April at the Czech airframer’s headquarters in Kunovice airport, 280km from Prague. The twin-engined turboprop, – serial number 3, registration OK-DRM –took off at 11:45 local time for a 20min flight that “went according to plan”, says Evektor.
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NewsMarshall and Aerodata to provide MSA to undisclosed navy
Marshall Aerospace and Defence has been contracted by special mission system provider Aerodata to convert two ATR 72-500s into maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) for an undisclosed navy.
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ABACE: Boeing foresees strong BBJ Max market in China
Boeing is confident of selling one to three 737 BBJ Max aircraft in China every year, following a good 12 months for BBJ orders in the country.
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ABACE: Cessna Caravan powers ahead in China
Textron Aviation is enjoying success with its Shijiazhuang factory for the Cessna Caravan 208 single-engined turboprop, with the type attaining acceptance in the Chinese market.
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ABACE: DHC-6-400 Twin Otter makes China debut
The Viking Twin Otter DHC-6-400 has made its debut in China, appearing in the ABACE show's static park.
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ABACE: Comlux wins 737 completion work for Asian customer
Comlux America will perform cabin completion work on a Boeing 737-700 BBJ aircraft to be delivered to an Asian Customer.
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NewsSikorsky CH-53K programme puts gearbox issues behind it
US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) appears to be confident that the Sikorsky CH-53K programme has put the gearbox failures and parts delays experienced prior to first flight in October 2015 behind it, but the Lockheed Martin-owned helicopter manufacturer won’t receive bonus cheques for lateness.
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NewsUSAF redesignates eight MQ-1 Predator units as attack squadrons
The US Air Force will redesignate eight General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-1 Predator reconnaissance squadrons as "attack" units.
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Hi Fly supplies A340 for commercial zero-gravity flights
Portuguese carrier Hi Fly is to providing an Airbus A340-300 for zero-gravity flights under a co-operation agreement with commercial space firm Swiss Space Systems.
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NewsDARPA to hold open competition for XS-1 demonstration phase
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will accept outside bids for the construction and demonstration of a reusable, unmanned “XS-1” spaceplane.
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Regulatory clearance – and new name – ahead of Airlander 10 airship's flight return
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has received the necessary European and national approvals to return its Airlander 10 airship – now named Martha Gwyn – to flight.
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JetBlue to debut Mint to seven additional routes
New York-based JetBlue Airways will introduce its Mint premium cabin on seven additional transcontinental routes, bringing the service to four new cities.
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NewsBigelow Aerospace and ULA team to launch B330 habitat in 2020
Less than a week after its expandable habitat testbed was launched toward the International Space Station (ISS) via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Bigelow Aerospace has announced a long-term partnership with rival United Launch Alliance (ULA) to lift the first B330 module into space in 2020.
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NewsDiamond closes in on DA62 production target
Austrian airframer Diamond Aircraft says market acceptance of its DA62 piston-twin has been “extremely positive”, and its production target of one aircraft per week should be reached by mid-year.
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NewsHorizon Air orders 30 E175s in $2.8bn deal
Horizon Air has ordered 30 Embraer 175 aircraft, with half earmarked for growth under the widely anticipated order.
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NewsRafael unveils "Drone Dome" anti-UAV system
Rafael has unveiled its offering for countering malicious unmanned air vehicles, the “Drone Dome”.
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ABACE: Broker sees good China pre-owned business jet market
Chinese business jet broker Cbajet is seeing strong growth for pre-owned aircraft in China, as local buyers become more sophisticated about selecting aircraft.
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ABACE: Falcon 8X makes China debut
The Dassault Falcon 8X has made its debut appearance at the annual ABACE show.
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Germany suspends export credit for Airbus deliveries
Germany has joined the UK in suspending export credit for Airbus deliveries pending an enquiry into the manufacturer's use of third-party consultants.