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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing contemplates X-plane for future ecoDemonstrator
Five aircraft demonstrator programmes launched by Boeing's commercial division since 2001 all share a defining characteristic: an ordinary aircraft modified or stuffed with brand-new technologies.
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NewsPICTURES: KAI signs key LCH/LAH contracts
South Korea’s aerospace ambitions have taken a step forward with the signing of two contracts related to the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).
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Boeing plans fourth 747-8 rate cut
Boeing has announced a fourth rate cut for the 747-8 programme over a two-year period, lowering monthly output to only one per month beginning in March 2016.
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NewsBoeing 757 ecoDemonstrator embarks on final test run
Energy-harvesting windows, green diesel biofuel and a 3D-printed flightdeck monument are three technologies that will be tested on the last series of flights of a TUI Group-branded Boeing 757 ecoDemonstrator destined to be dismantled by the end of July.
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NewsRussian Helicopters reveals Mi-38, Ka-62 progress
Russian Helicopters has provided more detail on the progress of its two delayed development programmes, the heavy-class Mi-38 and medium-weight Ka-62, although there is still no clarity on when either will enter service.
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NewsBrazilian air force seeks to join armed UAV club
A senior Brazilian air force commander says his country should join the growing list of countries using armed unmanned air systems for routine operations.
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NewsNASA tests advanced Ikhana and Global Hawk technology
Under an effort to aid the integration of unmanned air vehicles into national airspace, a NASA-led team has begun the testing of an advanced sense-and-avoid system using a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Ikhana UAV.
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NewsA400M deliveries resume, as airdrop testing nears
The French air force’s seventh of an eventual 50 A400M tactical transports has touched down at its Orléans-Bricy air base, as the service gets ready to support airdrop testing involving the Airbus Defence & Space type.
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Virgin Atlantic and Delta adjust winter transatlantic schedule
Virgin Atlantic Airways and Delta Air Lines are adjusting their joint winter schedule between London Heathrow and the USA, with changes coming to the Los Angeles and New York markets.
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NewsMH370: Supply ship withdrawn from search fleet
One of the vessels involved in the hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is to be withdrawn from the search.
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NewsF-35B demonstrates short take-off capability
The UK and USA have carried out the first short take-off test of the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II during a ground-based test at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland, USA on 19 June.
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EasyJet and Ryanair push for cheaper onboard connectivity
Europe's two leading low-cost airlines EasyJet and Ryanair are both evaluating onboard wi-fi but are not prepared to move until pricing is reduced.
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Flexjet takes delivery of first G450LXis
US fractional ownership company Flexjet has taken delivery of its first two Gulfstream G450s from an October 2014 order for up to 50 of the US airframer’s large cabin and ultra long-range business jet family. The deal includes a firm orders for 10 G450s, six G650s and six G500s.
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US approves anti-radiation missile deal for Australia
The US State Department has approved a possible $69 million deal to sell 30 air-launched missiles and related equipment to Australia.
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NewsMuilenburg named to succeed Boeing CEO
Longtime Boeing defence executive Dennis Muilenburg will succeed Jim McNerney to become the 11th chief executive of Boeing starting on 1 July, according to a company announcement on 23 June.
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NewsState permit reveals Boeing plan to hike 777X output 25%
Boeing has submitted detailed plans to possibly increase 777X deliveries by 25% to 125 aircraft per year after 2021 using one production line in Everett, Washington, with only minor investment required to reach that target at the final assembly stage, according to documents filed as part of a permit application ...
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NewsBoeing delivers its final USAF C-17 simulator
Boeing has all but capped its C-17 production run and will soon shift gears to focus almost entirely on upgrade and sustainment, with Qatar ordering four of the last five aircraft and the US Air Force taking delivery of final aircrew training simulator.
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NewsUSAF wants improved day-night F-22 Raptor helmet by 2020
A long-running effort to provide F-22 Raptor pilots with a day and night helmet-mounted display and cuing system has taken a significant step forward, with the US Air Force publishing a draft programme schedule and requirements list that would “deliver a HMD system by 2020”.
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NewsDGA's new Rafale testbed to be delivered by year-end
The French DGA defence procurement agency is to receive a Fokker 100 by the end of 2015, modified to allow for systems testing of the Dassault Rafale fighter.
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NewsPilatus adds PC-12 service centre in Chile
Pilatus Aircraft has added a 60th PC-12 authorised service centre to its global network. Santiago-based business aviation services provider Aerocardal will maintain and support the single-engined turboprop within Chile and surrounding Latin American countries, where the Swiss airframer has a small but expanding fleet.