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Northrop noncommittal on T-X bid
The US Air Force released the RFP for the T-X trainer competition almost a month ago, which did not differ from earlier drafts. With the USAF’s major acquisition programmes such as the F-35 and B-21 bomber already awarded, the $16.3 billion contract for 350 aircraft has become one of the ...
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Bell flies first production 505 Jet Ranger X
Bell Helicopter has performed the maiden sortie of the first production 505 Jet Ranger X, posting a video of the event on social media.
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FAA clears Hondajet for icing, RVSM flights
One year after awarding Honda Aircraft an airworthiness certification, the US Federal Aviation Administration has cleared the Hondajet to fly into known icing (FIKI) conditions and use reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM).
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NewsPICTURES: HAL rolls out improved Hawk i trainer
India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has rolled out an upgraded version of BAE Systems’ Hawk 132 advanced jet trainer, named the Hawk i.
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NewsIndian navy launches search for new carrier-based fighter
The Indian navy's formal requirement for 57 multi-role carrier-borne fighters has been advanced via a request for information issued by the nation's defence ministry.
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UK must guard against losing EASA 'voice': Airbus COO
Airbus chief operating officer Tom Williams has stressed the importance of maintaining the UK’s position within regulatory circles following its exit from European Union membership.
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Sukhoi Civil Aircraft chief to draw on Western influence
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft’s new chief is aiming to align some of the company’s practices with those of Western airframers, drawing on his previous experience with Boeing.
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Wings Air to review ATR bounce recovery after landing incident
A Wings Air ATR 72-600 suffered major damage after a hard landing at Ahmad Yani International airport in Semarang on 25 December 2016.
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Turkish and PIA to expand codeshare
Turkish Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will expand their codeshare cooperation, effective 1 February.
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Pricing pressure to hold Cessna jet deliveries flat in 2017
Stung by relentless pricing pressure lowering profit margins for its latest business jet, Textron Aviation plans to keep overall Cessna Citation Jet deliveries flat this year to constrict supply and bolster prices.
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Raytheon pulls out of T-X competition
Raytheon and the Leonardo have withdrawn from the US Air Force T-X trainer competition, stating 25 January that the two companies “have decided not to jointly pursue the programme.”
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Boeing CEO brushes off 777X pricing question
With less than three years before the 777-9 enters service, Boeing executives say they are feeling no pressure to heavily discount the new aircraft type to increase sales.
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Boeing positive on raising 787 rate before 2020
Boeing is pressing forward with plans to raise 787 monthly output to 14 aircraft per month by the end of the decade, but still has dozens of order slots to fill as company executives begin a final evaluation of the ramp-up decision.
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Boeing surpasses $2 billion in KC-46 tanker charges
Boeing Commercial absorbed a $243 million pre-tax charge on the KC-46 Tanker programme, while its defense sector took a $69 million pre-tax charge as well. It marks the fifth cost overrun for the programme, following a $393 million charge last July associated with a refueling boom issue. The terms of ...
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Long Beach deals blow to JetBlue's international plans
A plan by JetBlue Airways to start international service out of Long Beach airport has been crushed, after the city council voted down the plan.
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NewsEconomics of 100-seaters ‘don’t work’ for United: president
United Airlines president Scott Kirby says the economics of a 100-seat aircraft “just don’t work” for the carrier’s mainline fleet.
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NewsQuest Aircraft appoints Robert Wells as chief executive
Quest Aircraft – manufacturer of the Kodiak 100 single-engined turboprop – has appointed Robert Wells as its chief executive. He replaces Sam Hill, who is retiring in February.
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NewsFallon calls for tactical advance on A400M
UK defence secretary Michael Fallon has challenged Airbus Defence & Space to maintain its drive on the A400M programme during 2017, so that the Royal Air Force can take full advantage of its capabilities across a wide range of operational conditions.
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P&W hits 'growing pains' on GTF reliability
Pratt & Whitney will deliver two upgraded parts for geared turbofan engine operators later this year that should meet durability standards, United Technologies Corp chief executive Greg Hayes told market analysts on 25 January.