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NewsSikorsky eyes federal budget amid uncertainty over combat rescue helicopter
Comments from US Air Force officials about a new fleet of rescue helicopters have left Sikorsky fearing the service’s third attempt in almost 15 years to upgrade its rescue aircraft fleet may again fall through.
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Survey highlights belief in improving safety standards
Almost two-thirds of industry personnel believe aviation safety is improving, according the results of an extensive survey.
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Astrium wraps up 2014 on high note but faces months of uncertainty
EADS’s Astrium space division ended 2013 on a note of triumph, with the Gaia star-mapping satellite it built for the European Space Agency enjoying a perfect Soyuz launch from the agency’s spaceport in French Guiana.
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NewsNorway and AgustaWestland finalise deal for SAR AW101s
Norway has finalised its order for 16 search and rescue-configured AgustaWestland AW101s in a deal which, including spares and training provision, is worth NKr6.25 billion ($1.02 billion).
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NewsPICTURES: Australia's first C-27J gets airborne
Alenia Aermacchi has begun flight-testing its first C-27J tactical transports for Australia and Chad, and also finalised a contract with new Spartan customer Peru.
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CHC's EC225 fleet to make full return by year-end
Canada's CHC Helicopter will have returned its entire fleet of Eurocopter EC225s to service by the end of 2013 following the successful deployment of an interim fix for the previously grounded type.
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Canada plays down hints of breakthough in Cyclone deal
Canadian officials have moved to dampen speculation of a breakthrough in the long-running saga that is its purchase of 28 Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopters.
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Pitot-heat review sought after Ryanair 737 incident
Irish investigators are recommending that Boeing reviews its pitot-heat indicator for modern 737 variants to ensure that crews are warned in the event of pitot heat failure.
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NewsSaravia to be first Russian E-Jet customer
Russian carrier Saravia is to lease a pair of Embraer 195s, and become the first E-Jet customer in the country.
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NewsJapan's defence budget places premium on airpower
The Japanese defence ministry has called for a 3% rise in defence spending for 2014, with the proposed budget placing an emphasis on improving the nation’s airpower.
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NewsE-Go looks to equity-based crowdfunding for S-LSA
E-Go Aeroplanes, UK start-up and developer of the E-Go special light sport aircraft (S-LSA), has become the first UK general aviation aircraft manufacturer to seek funding through an equity-based crowdfunding platform.
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NewsFirst Klimov TV7-117V-powered Mi-38 completes first flight
Russian Helicopters has flown the third Mil Mi-38 prototype – the first to be powered by Klimov TV7-117V engines.
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NewsSaab wins Brazil's F-X2 fighter contest with Gripen NG
Brazil has chosen the Saab JAS-39E/F Gripen as the Brazilian Air Force's next fighter aircraft, according to an announcement 18 December by Brazilian government officials.
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NewsSaab gets E-model contract to convert Swedish Gripens
Saab is to modify 60 Gripen C fighters to its enhanced E-model configuration for the Swedish air force, after Stockholm signed a series production agreement worth SKr16.4 billion ($2.5 billion).
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NewsWheels Up adds Citations to members-only programme
US members only private aircraft operator Wheels Up is broadening its aircraft offering with the acquisition from Cessna of pre-owned Citation XLS and Sovereign business jets.
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Boeing promotes Muilenburg and Conner, names new defense head
Boeing has promoted the top two executives from its commercial and defense divisions, and named a new chief for its defense business.
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AirAsia X orders another 25 A330-300s
Long-haul low-cost operator AirAsia X is ordering 25 more Airbus A330-300s, taking its firm orders for the type to more than 50.
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NewsEthiopian 767 overruns after diverting to small airport
Ethiopian Airlines is gathering information after a Boeing 767-300 registered to the carrier landed in the small Tanzanian airport of Arusha.
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NewsRuag to supply Dornier 228NG transports to Venezuela
The Venezuelan air force is to field 10 Dornier 228 turboprops for passenger transport duties, with Swiss-based airframer Ruag Aviation having confirmed its receipt of a contract from the government in Caracas.
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Norwegian to lease two 787-9s
Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease two new Boeing 787-9s from New York-based lessor MG Aviation.