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Russian researchers ponder sonic-boom measurement
Russian researchers are aiming to demonstrate potential designs to reduce sonic boom under a supersonic civil aircraft initiative.
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StellCap has pipeline of deals: chief
Stellwagen Capital has four more transactions in the pipeline after closing a first deal via its senior loan investment vehicle.
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UK to drive down Typhoon operating costs to match F-16
The UK Royal Air Force is to enhance the capability of its Eurofighter Typhoons by using money saved via a new in-service support model for the multirole type.
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Franco-German fighter proposal gains momentum
France and Germany have signalled their intention to co-operate on the development of a future combat aircraft to be produced after the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon.
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US Navy requirements could narrow trainer helicopter search
The US Navy is seeking a single-turbine-engined rotorcraft that could achieve an instrument flight rules (IFR) certification: a requirement that could potentially limit the field of candidates in the service’s TH-XX trainer helicopter recapitalisation competition.
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Adria takes over Darwin as Etihad withdraws
Adria Airways has acquired a majority stake in Swiss regional operator Darwin Airline.
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Delhi outlines need for seven SIGINT aircraft
Delhi has issued a request for information (RFI) for seven signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications jamming aircraft.
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Flight tests beckon for Il-114 powerplant
Russia's United Engine Corporation is preparing for a series of flight tests with the powerplant set to equip the new Ilyushin Il-114-300.
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EasyJet set to operate first flight under new AOC
Budget carrier EasyJet is set to conduct the first service with its newly-created EasyJet Europe division, following the awarding of an Austrian air operator's certificate to the company.
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Avation places remaining 2017 ATR 72 deliveries
Avation has placed all of its remaining new aircraft deliveries for this year after signing a conditional deal to lease three ATR 72-600s to Mandarin Airlines.
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Gulfstream proposes nose refuelling for JSTARS candidate
Gulfstream’s proposal for the US Air Force’s JSTARS recapitalisation project will include a refuelling nozzle mounted on the nose of its G550 business jet, the company’s vice-president of special mission sales has revealed.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: United challenges Frontier's growth in Denver
United Airlines president Scott Kirby offered harsh criticism of Frontier Airlines' day-old plans to launch 21 new routes from its Denver base by the spring of 2018.
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Middle-market demand factors into MC-21 follow-on decision
A new 20-year forecast by United Aircraft Corp showing strong demand in the “middle of the market” will be factored into the Russian manufacturer’s decision-making for the follow-on project to the Irkut MC-21-300, a marketing executive tells FlightGlobal.
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Fully-composite rework of An-2 biplane debuts at MAKS
Seventy years after first flight of the original model, the first fully-composite version of the Antonov An-2 biplane airliner arrived at the MAKS air show less than a week after completing its own maiden flight.
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State-owned lab unveils Russia's first turboelectric engine concept
A state-owned research institute revealed plans at the MAKS air show to build Russia’s first turboelectric aircraft engine using lightweight semiconductors provided by a Russian start-up company.
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Kronstadt unveils latest Russian large UAV concept
Kronstadt Technologies unveiled at the MAKS air show on 19 July a flying prototype and a vision to enter the export market within three years with the medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) Orion-E unmanned air system (UAS).
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Russian titanium giant sceptical about 3D printed forgings
Russian firm VSMPO-AVISMA remains sceptical about near-term applications for 3D-printed forgings as the titanium supplier works to deliver more advanced materials to aerospace Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.
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Airbus sees Russian opportunity against 'diminished' Boeing
As Airbus prepares to deliver S7's first A320neo, the manufacturer is looking to expand its market share in Russia against a "diminished force" from rival Boeing, says an Airbus executive.
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Lockheed remains optimistic on F-35 buys
Despite a recent report predicting reduced acquisitions and rising costs for the F-35, prime contractor Lockheed Martin believes there are still opportunities to grow the orderbook for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).