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AnalysisANALYSIS: A380 re-engining continues to divide analysts
In a lightly attended Dubai air show press conference about 15 months ago, then-Engine Alliance president Dean Athans delivered an unexpected message. The joint venture between GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney was evaluating a wide range of performance upgrades for the GP7200, including offering an all-new engine to power ...
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AVALON: Viking sells Twin Otter Series 400 to Walker
Sydney-based Walker Corporation has ordered a DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft from Viking Air of Canada via Australasia sales representative Utility Air for operation on guest transport services at a new resort in Fiji.
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AVALON: Pilatus displays 'super versatile' PC-24
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has brought a full-scale mock-up of its new PC-24 “Super Versatile Jet” to the Avalon show, for which the manufacturer already holds orders from Australian customers.
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Australia grounds some R44s on rotor blade concerns
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has issued an airworthiness directive grounding Robinson R44 helicopters fitted with C016-7 main rotor blades.
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AVALON: Business jet manufacturers expand presence in Australia
A number of business aircraft manufacturers have boosted their presence at this year’s Australian International Airshow, acknowledging that the small but growing local market is a significant one in the region.
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NewsNew Sky Dragon airship completes critical design review
Worldwide Aeros Corp (Aeros) has completed the critical design review of its 40E Sky Dragon multi-role airship, marking the start of production for the lighter-than-air craft.
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AVALON: Mahindra works towards Airvan 10 certification
Mahindra Aerospace is aiming to submit certification documents for its new Airvan 10 to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority in the third quarter of this year.
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INTERVIEW: Vueling chief executive Alex Cruz
Five years ago, when Alex Cruz made his previous appearance on the cover of Airline Business, Vueling looked very different.
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NewsSelex test-flies new aerial target
Selex ES has carried out the first flight of its new Mirach 40 aerial target as it seeks the first customer for the unmanned training system.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Dauphin's demise spurs X4 development at Airbus Helicopters
On 3 March in Orlando, Airbus Helicopters will finally reveal the future of its medium-class rotorcraft. Work on the new model, known so far by its experimental designation of X4, has been under way since at least 2010, but there is still little clarity on what the helicopter looks like ...
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AVALON: F-35 programme chief cites slow, steady progress
The executive officer of the Lockheed Martin F-35 joint programme office is cautiously optimistic that the aircraft is on track to achieve key objectives, and that unit costs will continue to fall for the platform.
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NewsAerCap removes Boeing 757s and 767s from Russia
Operating lessor AerCap terminated leases on nine aircraft – six Boeing 757s and three 767s – on lease to Russian carriers in December.
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NewsGermany outlines fixes for grounded NH90s
Germany has come up with a set of temporary fixes to allow its army’s fleet of NH Industries NH90 troop transport helicopters to resume routine flights after it grounded the rotorcraft earlier this month.
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NewsRAAF begins Reaper training in USA
The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed a number of personnel to the USA to begin training on the US Air Force’s General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicle.
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Thailand returns to Airbus Helicopters for latest rotorcraft order
Thailand has added to its orderbook of Airbus Helicopters types with a deal for six VIP transportation-roled EC145 T2 rotorcraft for operation by its army.
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NewsIsrael signs for next batch of F-35 'Adir' fighters
Israel's contract to purchase another 14 Lockheed Martin F-35 "Adir" fighters was signed late last week in Washington DC.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Oil prices create super uncertainty
At least three commercial helicopter programmes – the Airbus Helicopters EC175, AgustaWestland AW189 and Bell 525 Relentless – owe their existence to sustained oil prices over $100 per barrel. All three were launched within the last decade to capture demand from oil and gas exploration companies as they pushed drilling ...
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OpinionOPINION: Will US proposals clear the air for unmanned systems?
It was a landmark week in the history of unmanned aviation. In an industry segment normally driven by technology advances, this time the push came from two separate and very different policy decisions by the US government. First, the Federal Aviation Administration released on 15 February a draft of proposed ...
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NewsRAAF pushes for tighter integration of assets
The Royal Australian Air Force has ambitious plans that emphasise the seamless integration of airborne assets, as it continues to induct new platforms.
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NewsThales offers early service entry as part of UK Crowsnest bid
Thales UK is confident that a promise of early delivery, allied to claims of low cost and simplicity, will help swing the UK defence ministry’s Crowsnest contest in its favour following submission of final bids last month.