All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 137
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PARIS: Eurocopter test pilots bid farewell to experimental X3 rotorcraft
Although Eurocopter's test pilots think flying the X3 high-speed compound rotorcraft is "a dream come true", they will soon have to wake up to reality, as the manufacturer retires the experimental aircraft.
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PARIS: Bell rings changes with revised 525 specifications
Bell Helicopter has upped the capabilities of its in-development 525 Relentless on the back of favourable data generated from the design review process.
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PARIS: EASA approval of EC225 fixes 'within days', says Eurocopter
Eurocopter expects EASA certification in a "matter of days" for the temporary fixes it has developed on the EC225, which should enable the grounded portions of the Super Puma fleet to return to service by "the end of this month or early July".
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PARIS: Rostec partners with Diamond for Russian utility transport
Russian industrial conglomerate Rostec and Austria's Diamond Aircraft are to partner to develop and produce a low-cost utility transport aircraft for the Russian market to enter service in 2016
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PARIS: VistaJet adds another $1 billion Bombardier jets to orderbook
VistaJet has increased its backlog of Bombardier business jets after signing for up to 40 Challenger 350s, which could be worth as much as $1.04 billion at list prices.
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PARIS: Turbomeca secures first ever contract with Bell
Olivier Andriès, chief executive of helicopter engine manufacturer Turbomeca, is celebrating after securing a contract to supply its Arrius 2R powerplant on Bell Helicopter's new short light single - the first time the two rotorcraft stalwarts have ever collaborated.
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PARIS: AgustaWestland scores new deals across helicopter family
Anglo-Italian airframer AgustaWestland has scored more orders from two customers spanning the whole of its new family of rotorcraft - the AW169, AW139 and AW189.
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PARIS: New Eurocopter chief Faury outlines strategic vision
Guillaume Faury, Eurocopter's chief executive since the beginning of May, has outlined his strategic vision for the Marseille-headquartered helicopter manufacturer.
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PARIS: Eurocopter delays EC175 certification again
Eurocopter has again delayed certification of its developmental EC175 super medium helicopter as it looks to ensure maturity of the type before it enters...
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PARIS: AgustaWestland stays keen on family values
AgustaWestland is continuing to push its family concept for civil rotorcraft with a static display at Paris featuring two of its in-development...
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PARIS: GKN delighted with new automated ice protection system
A fully automated on-wing icing detection system has moved a step closer with the completion of a testing and evaluation programme of the new technology...
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PARIS: Terma firmer on Sikorsky work
Sikorsky has approved the production facilities of Danish aircraft defence systems manufacturer Terma Global, which will lead to the integration of Terma's electronic warfare solutions on the former's military helicopters.
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PARIS: Project Zero tiltrotor makes Paris debut
One of the most unusual sights on the static display is AgustaWestland's Project Zero technology demonstrator, which is making its Paris debut.
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PARIS: OHI Group returns to AgustaWestland for additional AW139s
Brazilian offshore transportation specialist OHI Group, a long-standing AgustaWestland customer, has further committed to the helicopter manufacturer with an order for two AW139 medium twins.
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PARIS: Kellstrom rebrands following AirLiance buy
Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace is rebranding as Kellstrom Materials following the acquisition of AirLiance Materials last month. Over the next year,...
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PARIS: Kestrel swoops for AW119Ke pair
Mumbai-based helicopter operator Kestrel Aviation has ordered a pair of AgustaWestland AW119Kes configured for VIP transportation. Due for delivery...
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PARIS: Kaman to build new German bearings factory
Kaman is to build a new manufacturing facility in Höchstadt, Germany, to support growth in its speciality bearings and engineering products division.
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PARIS: AgustaWestland nets South Korean repeat business for AW139
South Korean operator Samsung Techwin has ordered a pair of AgustaWestland AW139s, adding to the two examples of the medium twin helicopter already in its fleet.
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PARIS: Vector takes first steps in helicopter leasing market
One company just taking its first tentative steps into the leasing market is Vector Aerospace. Traditionally an MRO provider, this year it created a subsidiary called Vector Financial Services to offer something different to the industry.
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PARIS: Swiss role for AgustaWestland simulator
Switzerland-based helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operator Rega has taken delivery of a new AgustaWestland GrandNew full flight simulator, following certification earlier this year of the device by Swiss regulator FOCA