All North America news – Page 510
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AUVSI: AeroVironment pushes UAVs into new markets
After a decade of rapid growth fuelled by war spending, AeroVironment is busy creating markets for new applications of a portfolio of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) spanning from hand-launched models to atmospheric satellites.
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NewsBombardier starts building ultra long-range Global 7000 and 8000
Bombardier has begun to assemble major structures for the first flight-test vehicle of the Global 7000 and 8000 programme. "The start of assembly of our first major structures represents a significant step forward," says Bassam Sabbagh, vice-president and general manager, for the ultra-long-range business jet duo.
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SkyWest and Trans States bid on American E175 contract
SkyWest Inc and Trans States Holdings have submitted bids to operate up to 60 Embraer 175 aircraft for American Airlines.
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NewsPICTURE: First United 787-9 leaves paint shop
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 has left the paint shop, as it is readied for delivery in July.
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NewsAUVSI: Sikorsky launches new unmanned UH-60 research effort
Sikorsky has launched a second research programme using one of two optionally piloted UH-60M Black Hawks developed under the US Army’s previous MURAL initiative.
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AUVSI: US military envisions broader joint UAV operations
US military officials have reiterated the necessity of working with industry to develop affordable and effective unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) - including systems that can promote joint operations between the services.
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NewsAUVSI: Navy’s UCLASS requirements trickle out
A US Navy official provided a glimpse on 13 May into the service’s requirements for its unmanned carrier launched airborne surveillance and strike (UCLASS) programme.
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AUVSI: Flutter tests near for Lockheed's X-56A
Lockheed Martin is hoping to start tests later this year of new anti-flutter technology on board its X-56A unmanned air vehicle (UAV).
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NewsAUVSI: Sikorsky to create autonomous Black Hawk
Having already controlled a flying UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter remotely by a pilot on the ground, Sikorsky will now sever the wireless tether and demonstrate a fully autonomous version of the medium-twin.
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AUVSI: Manned-unmanned teaming key to US Army aviation shake-up
Teaming unmanned air systems with manned aircraft is one of the keys in the ongoing reorganization of the US Army aviation branch, says the service’s Lt Gen Kevin Mangum.
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NewsFalcon 7X sets transatlantic speed record
Dassault’s Falcon 7X has set a new transatlantic speed record, flying between Teterboro in the New York metropolitan area and London City airport at an average speed of Mach 0.88.
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NewsAUVSI: NOAA looks to UAVs to improve forecasting, monitor remote ocean regions
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans to expand its use of unmanned air vehicles (UAV) to improve weather forecasting and better predict the behavior of dangerous storms.
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AUVSI: Arcturus launches new UAV pair
California’s Arcturus (booth 807) has launched a pair of new unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) which appear to be pitched against the AAI RQ-7 Shadow.
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AUVSI: L-3 debuts new APEX system
L-3 Unmanned Systems (booth 401) is using AUVSI to display a new small tactical surveillance UAV.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Is the passenger-carrying 767 really dead?
Although passenger-carrying 767 orders have largely dried up, Seattle is convinced there's still a potential market out there for the ageing type in a role other than special military applications
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AUVSI: Safe Flight sensors promise UAV safety boost
US-based Safe Flight Instrument (booth 2346) is showcasing two technologies to boost the performance and safety of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
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NewsMH370: Inmarsat details proposal for free flight-tracking
Communications satellite specialist Inmarsat has put forward to ICAO a proposal to establish a free aircraft-tracking service for airlines.
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AUVSI: Live demonstration shows potential of small UAVs
Nine suppliers of unmanned air vehicles gathered in a remote area of the sprawling Kennedy Space Center complex on 11 May to show how certain missions currently banned by US regulators can be performed safely with existing technology.
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NewsILFC becomes largest customer for 787-9
ILFC confirms that is has recently converted firm orders for eight Boeing 787-8s to the larger 787-9 model, making the lessor the single largest customer of the type.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US airlines trade higher wages for more flexibility
Labour costs at US airlines are on the up swing, with American, Delta and United trading higher wages for labour support of their respective mergers.