All North America news – Page 373
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Second Raider prototype to fly by early 2018
Sikorsky will fly its second S-97 prototype early next year, following the crash of the first Raider helicopter in August.
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US Army all in for FVL
US Army chief of staff Gen Mark Milley and acting Secretary Ryan McCarthy confirmed the service is pushing the Future Vertical Lift programme over incremental block upgrades during this week’s annual AUSA conference in Washington, DC.
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US Army eyes laser addition for rotorcraft fleet
The US Army is pursuing a high-energy laser (HEL) capability for its rotorcraft and fixed-wing assets, following a successful test on a Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter.
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NewsDelta will not pay proposed CSeries tariffs
Delta Air Lines chief executive Ed Bastian is confident that the carrier will take delivery of the 75 Bombardier CS100s it has on order without paying a proposed 300% tariff on the aircraft.
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Delta operating profit down on storm impact in third quarter
Delta Air Lines saw its operating profit decrease 7% to $1.84 billion in the third quarter, as it took a $120 million hit from storms that hit the Southeast USA in September.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing 747 loses its crown to A380
When Garuda Indonesia retired its final Boeing 747-400 on 9 October, it confirmed an inevitable milestone for the original queen of the skies as the 747 passenger in-service fleet declined below that of the Airbus A380.
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NBAA: Stratos secures investor interest in 714 personal jet programme
Stratos Aircraft is seeking about $200 million to bring its Stratos 714 personal jet to market, and is in discussions with four potential investors who have expressed a keen interest in the high-performance single, which is making its NBAA debut
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NBAA: Sky Trek makes NBAA debut as membership programme lifts off
Japanese membership-based programme Sky Trek is making its debut at NBAA where it is exhibiting alongside its sister company and fellow Setouchi Holdings subsidiary Quest Aircraft.
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NBAA: Embraer business jet trio set speed records
Embraer was in a bullish mood yesterday, following the award by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) of a number of speed records set by three members of its business jet family.
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NBAA: Embraer unveils optional upgrades to Legacy 500 and 450
As part of its increased focus on customer value across its product line, Embraer announced at the show this morning new enhancements to its Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 business jets.
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NBAA: Rolls-Royce beefs up service coverage, updates app
Engine maker Rolls-Royce has added more aftermarket service centers and rolled out a new application to help the company better respond to aircraft stuck on the ground, R-R announces at NBAA.
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UK defends Bombardier with outright rejection of Boeing case
Boeing's trade case against Bombardier over the CSeries has been categorically rejected as having no merit by the UK government, which has urged the US airframer to withdraw the complaint immediately.
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NBAA: Gulfstream announces range extensions for G500 and G600
Gulfstream is showing off its latest types – the G500 and G600 – with full interiors at the static this week, as it completes the final stages of the G500’s flight test campaign, ahead of entry into service early next year. It has also announced range extensions for the two ...
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NBAA: P&WC starts testing 2,000hp turboprop demo's
Pratt & Whitney Canada has launched a series of component demonstrators for a future 2,000shp turboshaft engine for the general aviation market, says Nicholas Kanellias, vice-president of marketing for general aviation.
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NBAA: Cutter celebrates 90 years with motorbike giveaway
Fixed-based operator Cutter Aviation is marking nearly 90 years in business by giving away at NBAA a classic motorcycle and sidecar.
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NBAA: Nextant launches phase 2 of Challenger 604XT remanufacturing programme
Nextant Aerospace has embarked on the second phase of its Challenger 604XT remanufacturing programme, which will include both a performance enhancement to the existing airframe and an entirely new cabin design.
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NBAA: HondaJet eyes production hike as China beckons
After hitting a production rate for the HondaJet of four a month only a year after entering service, Honda Aircraft is looking at ways to increase production by 25% as launches a sales campaign in China.
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NBAA: Bombardier announces new Learjet orders, long-term production plans
Bombardier has announced orders for two new Learjet 75s from a UK-based private charter, as the manufacturer’s executives re-assure questioners about the longevity of the super-light.
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NBAA: Daher promotes TBM family as a charter platform
Daher has returned to NBAA with the latest version of its flagship TBM 930, and is using the showcase to drum up sales of its single-engined turboprop family within the US charter community.
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NBAA: Nextant winds up certification testing for G90XT single-lever power controls
Nextant has wound up certification testing for the integrated single-lever power control system in the G90XT and expects to secure US airworthiness approval for the twin-engined turboprop within the next 30 days.