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In depthThe changing face of Israel’s UAV sector
Israel has long been a power in UAVs, but it is a market that is going through many changes, with a new breed of intelligent missiles and a trend towards miniaturisation – both of payloads and platforms
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In depthControp's eyes in the sky
Controp’s airborne cameras and sensors are getting smaller and cleverer at the same time
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In depthWhy exports are vital for Israel's aerospace and defence sector
Israel’s aerospace and defence sector is pivotal in guaranteeing the nation’s existence – but success also depends on winning lucrative export deals
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OpinionWhy Boeing's venerable Chinook keeps on winning
It may have been a stalwart of military aviation since the Vietnam War, but the Chinook’s appeal seems undiminished.
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OpinionMilitary powers must keep control over machine AI
Not so long ago there was a good chuckle to be had in thinking about how the PC on your desk could outperform the room full of big metal cases with flashing lights and whirly tape reels that was the supercomputer of days gone by.
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NewsRolls-Royce nears break-even delivery for A350-900 powerplant
Airbus’s A350-900 helped Rolls-Royce to cut its average unit losses on its large engine programmes last year, and contributed to the powerplant manufacturer’s achieving a record 510 Trent engine deliveries. Average original equipment unit losses for its large engines fell by 14%, from £1.4 million to £1.2 million, last year ...
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NewsFinnair seeks savings as it rapidly rethinks coronavirus impact
Finnair is taking a more pessimistic view of the potential impact from the coronavirus outbreak, expecting it to result in significantly lower operating profits for the first half. It is looking to trim costs by €40-50 million ($44-55 million) to cope with the threat to its revenue streams, and is ...
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NewsAirAsia X to renegotiate aircraft leases, defer A330neos
AirAsia X will ask lessors for lease reductions across its entire fleet as the coronavirus crisis puts a strain on its business. The Malaysian low-cost long-haul carrier has targeted a 30% lease reduction and plans to renegotiate maintenance reserves. It is also seeking the early return of five leased aircraft ...
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NewsStrong IAG full-year profits dip but coronavirus clouds 2020 outlook
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG’s operating profit before exceptional items slipped 5.7% for the full year in 2019 to €3.29 billion as its fuel costs rose.
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NewsRolls-Royce provisions for loss-making Trent 1000 TEN contracts
Rolls-Royce is taking a £459 million ($591 million) charge provision to recognise that some future Trent 1000 TEN contracts will become loss-making as a result of margins being affected by the blade issues affecting the engine. The engine manufacturer says the situation affects a “small number” of contracts, the result ...
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NewsJakarta mulls debt restructuring for Garuda
Indonesia is looking to restructuring Garuda Indonesia’s debts as the maturity of one of its bonds, with a face value of $500 million, draws close. “Garuda at this point of time is under extraordinary pressure as [some of its] debt are maturing. And we will be sure to restructure [the ...
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NewsAirAsia X cuts 2019 loss despite revenue decline
AirAsia X narrowed its operating loss to MYR90.1 million ($21.3 million), despite a decline in passenger numbers which affected its total revenue. The loss posted in 2019 is an improvement to the MYR204 million loss made in 2018. Revenue for the year ended 31 December 2019 declined 4% to MYR4.4 ...
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NewsUK and Australia open F-35 reprogramming lab in USA
The UK and Australia have opened a joint facility related to the Lockheed Martin F-35 at Eglin AFB, Florida. The “Reprogramming Laboratory” produces mission data files that include details about the operating environment and assets in an area, which are then loaded onto aircraft using a portable hard drive. “Combined ...
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NewsNok Air optimised fleet and narrowed 2019 losses
Nok Air saw efficiency gains from implementing a turnaround programme last year and narrowed financial losses, but ended 2019 in a weaker cash position. The Thai low-cost carrier says it is expanding route and flight network, aircraft utilisation rate and “efficiency in business operation”, while reducing its fleet will allow ...
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NewsUS Air Force names HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter “Jolly Green II”
The service also awarded Sikorsky a $500 million Lot 2 Low Rate Initial Production contract for 12 more examples of the aircraft.
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NewsATSB issues preliminary report on C-130 firefighting crash
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its preliminary report into the fatal crash of a Lockheed Martin EC-130Q during firefighting operations. The crash occurred at 13:16 local time on 23 January near Peak View, New South Wales, killing all three crew members. The aircraft involved was operated by ...
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NewsUAVs could start replacing manned fighters in mid-2020s: USAF
As older Lockheed Martin F-16s approach the end of their service life five to eight years from now, the US Air Force (USAF) may consider replacing the manned fighters with attritable unmanned air vehicles (UAV).
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NewsBoeing conducts air start test with T-7A
Boeing has conducted an engine air start with the T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer as part of the type’s testing programme. The aircraft’s single General Electric F404 engine was shut off at an altitude of 20,000 feet during a sortie from the company’s St. Louis production site. After 44 ...
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NewsUS airlines could experience short-term hit from coronavirus
While Asian airlines have borne the brunt of the coronavirus crisis so far, US carriers are closely monitoring the situation, and will likely take a short-term loss as the US government sends mixed messages and bookings begin to decline.
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NewsSAS flags engine concerns as it looks to pick new regional fleet type
SAS is concerned about the powerplant reliability issues as it prepares to select an aircraft type on which to base a future regional operation. The Scandinavian carrier has indicated that the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 family are the candidates under consideration. But both are powered by versions of the ...