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NewsTemperature in 787 battery cells spikes in cold conditions: NTSB
Cells inside the Boeing 787’s lithium ion batteries get “significantly” hotter when tested in cold temperatures like the conditions experienced by three aircraft that suffered battery issues, according to the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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NewsNTSB faults Boeing, FAA and contractors for 787 battery fire
Failures by Boeing and its battery suppliers, and insufficient oversight by the US Federal Aviation Administration, resulted in a lithium-ion battery fire aboard a Boeing 787 in Boston early last year, according to a report released today by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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Metal Master prepares Flaris LAR-1 jet for year-end first flight
Polish engineering company Metal Master is preparing to fly the first Flaris LAR 1 ultra-light jet, before the end of the year.
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NewsArca Space pitches low-cost stratospheric UAV to civil market
A new stratospheric unmanned air vehicle with the same high-tech capabilities found in US military-operated unmanned systems – but with the price tag of a car – is being pitched to the civil UAV market.
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US pilot killed in Middle East F-16 crash
A US Air Force pilot was killed on 30 November when a Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed in what US Central Command (CENTCOM) is calling a non-combat related incident.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Middle East business aircraft operators surge
The Middle East – replete with a never ending supply of very wealthy individuals and thriving corporations – has provided a dependable and consistent revenue stream for many business aviation companies for years.
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NewsGermany proposes 'shared' multinational NH90 helicopter fleet
Germany is proposing that 22 NH Industries (NHI) NH90 troop transport helicopters it currently has on option could be acquired and used to form a pool of rotorcraft to be shared by NATO partners.
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NewsIraq wins approval to buy $800m C-130 sustainment package
Lockheed Martin has been given a green light to sell the Iraq air force $800 million worth of sustainment support and spare parts for its fleet of C-130E and C-130J transport aircraft.
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Airbus makes opening play in bid to divest Dassault stake
Airbus has cut its stake in Dassault Aviation, by selling 8% of the company back to the maker of Falcon business jets and Rafale fighters, for €794 million ($989 million).
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Cirrus flies second SF50 certification aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft has marked another major milestone in the the development of its Vision SF50 personal jet following first flight late last month of its second production conforming aircraft. The third and final certification aircraft is being readied for first flight this month.
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NewsIsrael approves order for 14 more F-35s
Israel is to acquire a second batch of 14 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters, after the nation’s cabinet approved the purchase on 30 November.
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France investigates cause of EC725 crash
One French soldier was killed and another two people injured when an Airbus Helicopters EC725 Caracal crashed in Burkina Faso on 29 November.
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Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service selects heavier King Air 350Cs
The Queensland section of Australia’s Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has ordered two heavy weight versions of the Beechcraft King Air 350C. The order, signed late last month with Beechcraft’s Australia and New Zealand distributor Hawker Pacific, is the first for the type from an Australian operator.
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CASA accused of 'misconduct' by Australia's light aircraft association
The industry body representing Australia’sultralight,recreational and light sport aircraft sectors, Recreational Aviation Australia (RA-Aus), has accused the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of “misconduct” with regards to its treatment of local manufacturer Jabiru Aircraft over proposed limitations on aircraft equipped with Jabiru engines due to reliability issues.
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Air Baltic to add Dubrovnik link
Latvian carrier Air Baltic is to start flights between Riga and Dubrovnik next year.
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ANALYSIS: MTU Maintenance Zhuhai geared for expansion
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai – the engine overhaul joint venture between one of China's big-three airlines China Southern and German powerplant specialist MTU – is seeking to expand across its current narrowbody engine portfolio and has an eye on maintaining new types like CFM International's Leap and Pratt & Whitney’s PW1000.
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NewsPICTURE: Air Seychelles takes delivery of first A320
Air Seychelles has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 in a ceremony held at Mahe International airport.
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TAE granted EASA Part 145 approval for Adelaide ops
Australian MRO company TAE has received Part 145 approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its Adelaide turbine shop.
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NewsAAIB close to completing Clutha crash report
A year after the fatal crash of a Police helicopter through the roof of a Glasgow pub, UK accident investigators are nearing completion of their probe. However, it will be around another six months before the conclusions are made public.
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NewsAzul commits to 63 A320neos
Azul has committed to 63 Airbus A320neo aircraft, citing comfort and lower operating costs over the competing Boeing 737 Max for its decision.