All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 117
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Aircraft Industries rolls out first L-410NG
Aircraft Industries on 15 July rolled out the first example of the enhanced NG variant of its long-running Let L-410 commuter turboprop
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ANALYSIS: AgustaWestland outlines future of Yeovil factory
Despite its proud aeronautical heritage, the UK has only one aircraft manufacturer that has been in continuous production for 100 years.
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Key approvals near for AW169 and AW189
AgustaWestland appears to be closing in on approval for two increasingly delayed items: type certification for its new AW169 light twin – which was due at end of last year – and for the limited ice protection system (LIPS) on the AW189 super medium.
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ANALYSIS: Bluecopter eco-testbed showcases mature technologies
“Maybe the biggest breakthrough is that there is no breakthrough.”
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AgustaWestland CEO defends Polish legal action
Daniele Romiti, chief executive of AgustaWestland, is standing by its decision to launch legal action challenging the Polish defence ministry’s decision to award a 50-unit rotorcraft order to its European rival, Airbus Helicopters.
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AgustaWestland wants new Anglo-Italian military helicopter
AgustaWestland is calling on the governments of the UK and Italy to back ambitious plans for the development of a next-generation military helicopter that could meet the future requirements of both nations.
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Airbus Helicopters may build fourth H225M assembly line
Airbus Helicopters could set up a fourth assembly line for the H225M Caracal if it is successful in a forthcoming tender in India for naval helicopters.
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Finland receives final NH90 troop transport helicopter
Finland’s Patria has handed over the last of 20 NH Industries NH90 troop transport helicopters from a 2001 contract to the Finnish army during a ceremony at its Halli production facility.
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ANALYSIS: How bridging to the A330neo has challenged Rolls-Royce
"It's not how I envisaged my first communication with the market," admitted new Rolls-Royce chief executive Warren East as, on his second day in the role, he delivered a profits warning covering the UK engine maker's core aerospace propulsion business.
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Airbus Helicopters promises safe single-engine operations with Bluecopter demonstrator
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled a new demonstrator aircraft that brings together a basket of new and existing technologies aimed at drastically cutting fuel consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, and noise levels. For the first time, these include the possibility of safely operating a twin-engined helicopter in normal flight using just one ...
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Russian Helicopters plans comeback for amphibious Mi-14
Russian Helicopters is evaluating restarting assembly of the Mil Mi-14 amphibious helicopter, which has been out of production since the mid-1980s.
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NHI works to address 'blade flap' rotor head issue
NH Industries is working to deliver a solution to an issue with the main rotor head on NH90 military helicopters that means the blades can impact the tail structure when starting or stopping the rotors during high winds.
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VIDEO: Successful first flight for new Bell 525 Relentless
Bell Helicopter on 1 July performed the first flight of its new super-medium-class 525 Relentless from its facility in Amarillo, Texas.
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UK investigators detail high-speed RAF Typhoon near-miss
A pair of Royal Air Force aircraft came within “20-50ft” of a high-speed collision in March this year, with only luck preventing an accident, UK safety investigators have determined.
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PZL-Świdnik launches legal fight over Polish helicopter deal
PZL-Świdnik has launched legal action in an attempt to overturn the nation’s recent selection of rival Airbus Helicopters for a 50-rotorcraft deal
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Russian Helicopters reveals Mi-38, Ka-62 progress
Russian Helicopters has provided more detail on the progress of its two delayed development programmes, the heavy-class Mi-38 and medium-weight Ka-62, although there is still no clarity on when either will enter service.
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Bristow says no date yet for AW189 SAR service entry
Bristow Helicopters has yet to decide which of its UK search and rescue bases will be the first to operate the AgustaWestland AW189, following development delays to the SAR variant.
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PARIS: H160 expands envelope with second flight
Airbus Helicopters has now flown its new H160 medium-twin on two occasions, the airframer confirms.
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PARIS: Viking raids China for new sales
Canada’s Viking Air has secured a commitment from Beijing, China-based Reignwood Aviation for 50 examples of the Series 400 Twin Otter turboprop.
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PARIS: Bell stays upbeat despite soft helicopter market
Despite a stagnant global market for rotorcraft, Bell Helicopter is staying positive, with chief executive John Garrison delivering a bullish message to reporters at Paris this morning.