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Tail-strike damage found after Corendon 737 diversion
Turkish investigators are looking into a serious incident involving a Boeing 737-800 which suffered a tail-strike on departure from Billund.
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Winged-Dutchman receives first European-registered EA550
Dutch charter start-up Winged-Dutchman Aero Service has taken delivery of the first European-registered Eclipse 550, following handover of the very light jet (VLJ) – registration OE-FMO – on 14 April.
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Comac plugs away at C919 systems integration
Comac is engaged in the second stage of software integration testing for its C919 narrowbody programme, while the first test aircraft awaits the installation of wiring.
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TransAsia swings to NT$2.5bn loss in 2015 with revenue fall
TransAsia Airways swung to an operating loss of NT$2.49 billion ($76.8 million) for the fourth quarter of 2015, a major reversal from the NT400 million profit a year ago.
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Virgin's SpaceShipTwo readied for new ‘space renaissance’
Virgin Galactic is positioning itself as a key player in the new “space renaissance” as it returns SpaceShipTwo to flight testing, chalks up commitments for its small satellite launch service, and teams up with Northrop Grumman on the US military's XS-1 spaceplane programme.
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Next generation jammer moves into $1bn development phase
Raytheon will supply 15 next generation jammer (NGJ) prototype pods over the next four years as the $7.4 billion US Navy programme transitions from the design into the engineering and manufacturing development phase.
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NewsPICTURES: RAAF Heron flies at Amberley alongside manned aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is flying its Israel Aerospace Industries Heron unmanned air vehicle at RAAF Amberley in Queensland, marking the first time the aircraft has operated alongside manned military aircraft at one of its home bases.
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NewsULA and SpaceX on different paths toward rocket reuse
When it comes to dramatically lowering the cost of access to space, industry titans agree that reusability is key. But that’s where the unity ends, as industry upstart SpaceX and long-time launch provider United Launch Alliance (ULA) take two very different approaches to reusability.
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Amedeo vehicle takes another A380 for Emirates
Lessor Amedeo’s finance vehicle Air Four Plus has acquired another Airbus A380 for lease to Middle Eastern operator Emirates.
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NewsMomentum building in use of UAVs for aircraft crash analysis
Drawing upon its work integrating unmanned air vehicle use into the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch’s (AAIB) wreckage assessments, Cranfield University is in discussions with international bodies exploring the use of the technology for post-crash analysis.
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NewsGulfstream's first G600 takes shape in Savannah
Gulfstream has mated the wing and fuselage of the first G600 flight test article at its Savannah, Georgia headquarters, as it prepares the clean-sheet, large-cabin business jet for its maiden sortie this year.
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PICTURE: Lufthansa A320neo visits Heathrow
Airbus A320neo launch operator Lufthansa has operated the re-engined variant's first revenue flight outside Germany.
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NewsFirst meeting for Hemisphere customer advisory board nears
Development activities for Cessna's new Hemisphere large-cabin aircraft are well under way, with the customer advisory board that will help to shape the twinjet preparing to meet for the first time.
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NewsEvektor flies first production-conforming EV-55 Outback
The first production-conforming Evektor EV-55 Outback made its maiden sortie on 8 April at the Czech airframer’s headquarters in Kunovice airport, 280km from Prague. The twin-engined turboprop, – serial number 3, registration OK-DRM –took off at 11:45 local time for a 20min flight that “went according to plan”, says Evektor.
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NewsMarshall and Aerodata to provide MSA to undisclosed navy
Marshall Aerospace and Defence has been contracted by special mission system provider Aerodata to convert two ATR 72-500s into maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) for an undisclosed navy.
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ABACE: Boeing foresees strong BBJ Max market in China
Boeing is confident of selling one to three 737 BBJ Max aircraft in China every year, following a good 12 months for BBJ orders in the country.
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ABACE: Cessna Caravan powers ahead in China
Textron Aviation is enjoying success with its Shijiazhuang factory for the Cessna Caravan 208 single-engined turboprop, with the type attaining acceptance in the Chinese market.
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ABACE: DHC-6-400 Twin Otter makes China debut
The Viking Twin Otter DHC-6-400 has made its debut in China, appearing in the ABACE show's static park.
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ABACE: Comlux wins 737 completion work for Asian customer
Comlux America will perform cabin completion work on a Boeing 737-700 BBJ aircraft to be delivered to an Asian Customer.
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NewsSikorsky CH-53K programme puts gearbox issues behind it
US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) appears to be confident that the Sikorsky CH-53K programme has put the gearbox failures and parts delays experienced prior to first flight in October 2015 behind it, but the Lockheed Martin-owned helicopter manufacturer won’t receive bonus cheques for lateness.