All news – Page 2858
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Horizon prepares to sparkle with a handful of Diamonds
Austria's Diamond Aircraft has signed a deal with Horizon International Flight Academy for five DA42 NGs.
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Eurocopter X4 promises technical tour-de-force
Eurocopter has promised that its X4 Dauphin replacement will be a 'game changer' - but is keeping the exact details a mystery
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Israel selects Elbit and Chimnir for national firefighting tender
The Israeli government has selected Elbit Systems as the prime contractor to supply aerial firefighting services for the country.
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Interview
Working Week: Robert Baskill
The direct graduate entry scheme at the European airframer presented the ideal opportunity for Robert Baskill to launch his career as engineering group leader for the structures analysis team on new-development aircraft
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Opinion
Vertical lift consortium splits US rotorcraft industry opinion
There are divided opinions in the US helicopter industry on the efficacy of a new consortium tackling procurement problems
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ANA seeks ¥20b in damages from seat maker Koito
Japan's All Nippon Airways is seeking ¥20 billion ($243.5 million) in damages from troubled seat manufacturer Koito for failing to deliver new seats on time.
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PICTURES & VIDEO: Lufthansa plans to increase A380 fleet to eight by mid-summer
Lufthansa should double its current Airbus A380 fleet to four by mid-summer, and stresses the recent Rolls-Royce Trent 900 issues should not affect its planned delivery schedule for the superjumbo aircraft in 2011.
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India outlines mini VTOL-UAV requirement
India has issued a request for information for a small-sized vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle ...
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ATSB investigates second Qantas A380 engine incident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a second incident involving the engine oil quantity on a Qantas Airways Airbus A380, which...
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Airbus opens A350 composite rudder plant in China
Chinese officials have formally opened a facility for manufacturing the rudder and elevator of the Airbus A350 in the city of Harbin.
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EgyptAir in talks to defer A330-300 deliveries
has held discussions with Airbus with a view to deferring some of its A330-300 deliveries to stabilise its operations.
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China to acquire world’s largest piston aircraft maker
Cirrus Industries, Inc., has agreed to be acquired by China's state-owned general aviation manufacturer in a major shakeup of the industry sector. The...
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USA gives thumbs-up to Legacy 650
Embraer has won US certification for its Legacy 650, paving the way for the Brazilian airframer to begin deliveries of the large-cabin business jet in one of it largest markets.
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Uncertainty for aerospace firms amid Middle East upheaval
The turmoil engulfing the Middle East could have knock-on effects for ongoing military tenders and aircraft deliveries according to defence contractors.
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Selex Galileo gets new buyer for PicoSAR sensor
A non-NATO UAV operator is to acquire Selex Galileo's PicoSAR sensor under a new evaluation deal ...
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Senate FAA bill accounts for bilaterals in foreign station inspections
Local countries could be permitted to conduct maintenance inspections proposed under the Federal Aviation Administration's controversial plans for biannual checks on foreign repair stations.
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A positive spin
Helicopter industry fortunes are rebounding, after tough years of self-analysis prompted partly by a problematic safety record. In the run-up to the biggest-ever Heli-Expo, we chart the progress of new civil programmes, detail the design dilemmas of future military types and revel in the sheer versatility of rotorcraft as we ...
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TAM to take A320neo as part of 32-Airbus package
Brazilian carrier TAM has signed a memorandum of understanding for 22 Airbus A320neo aircraft, as part of an agreement which also includes...
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PICTURES & VIDEO: Ryanair takes delivery of 300th 737-800
Ryanair has taken delivery of its 300th Boeing 737-800, with 37 of the type due to arrive in 2011. The airframer says that the Irish budget carrier...