All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 33
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Airbus Helicopters flies DisruptiveLab technology demonstrator
Airbus Helicopters has performed the first flight of its new DisruptiveLab technology demonstrator that will test a host of new technologies designed to cut carbon emissions by up to 50%.
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CHC Helicopter wins new Brazilian offshore work
CHC Helicopter’s Brazilian unit has won five new offshore support contracts with energy firm Petrobras that will see the expansion of its rotorcraft fleet in the South American country.
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ATL2 successor scoping work throws further doubt on French backing for MAWS programme
France has awarded contracts, each worth €10.9 million ($11.8 million), to Airbus Defence & Space and Dassault for early-stage development work on a new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) based on their respective A320neo and Falcon 10X platforms.
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Northern Helicopter completes purchase of Wiking units
Emden-based Northern Helicopter has completed the acquisition of parts of fellow German operator Wiking Helikopter Service, which fell into administration last year.
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LCI adds Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft to portfolio as developer eyes 2023 flights
Aircraft lessor LCI has further broadened its portfolio with an order for up to 40 Elroy Air Chaparrals – an autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo aircraft that uses a hybrid-electric powertrain.
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CAA warns drone users after BBMF Hurricane near-miss
UK regulators have hailed the successful prosecution of a drone operator for threatening the safety of a vintage Hawker Hurricane fighter as a warning to other users of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
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L3Harris gains approval for 737NG recorder retrofit
Operators of Boeing 737NGs can now take advantage of the latest generation flight-data and cockpit-voice recorders following approval for a retrofit.
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FutPrInt50 hopes to leave mark with hybrid-electric regional aircraft concept
A team of European researchers is working to put the final touches on a 50-seat hybrid-electric concept aircraft that has been developed through a project funded under the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme.
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Patent filings may offer clue to Leonardo’s eVTOL plans
Recently disclosed patent filings may offer a glimpse into Italian aerospace giant Leonardo’s broad designs for the advanced air mobility (AAM) segment.
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NATO next-generation helicopter programme kicks off concept phase as Canada waits to join
A group of NATO nations are gearing up for a busy 2023 as they oficially begin work in earnest to define the characteristics of a next-generation medium-class helicopter that could enter service in the late 2030s.
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Dassault buoyed by Falcon and Rafale order performance in 2022
Dassault Aviation saw strong order intake in 2022, with both its business jet and defence divisions outstripping their prior-year performance.
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Boeing nets contract for Egyptian Chinooks
Boeing has been contracted by the US Army to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters destined for the Egyptian air force.
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Airbus completes acquisition of gearbox supplier ZF Luftfahrttechnik
Airbus Helicopters has strengthened its transmission production and overhaul capabilities with the acquisition of a major gearbox and component supplier for the H135 and H145 programmes.
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Leonardo flags Yeovil’s readiness for AW149 as part of NMH bid
Leonardo Helicopters has set up an initial production capability in Yeovil, soutwest England for the AW149 to support its bid for the UK’s Puma replacement programme.
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ZeroAvia secures CAA permit to fly for fuel cell-powered Do 228 but maiden sortie slips into 2023
ZeroAvia has gained approval from the UK aviation authorities to fly its modified Dornier 228 – partially powered by hydrogen fuel cells – but the maiden sortie has now slipped into next year
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Canada to bolster CH-149 helicopter fleet through C$1 billion upgrade
Canada will spend over C$1 billion ($730 million) to upgrade its fleet of Leonardo Helicopters CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue rotorcraft, enabling their operation until at least 2042.
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First Black Hawk pair delivered to Latvia
Latvia has received the first two of an eventual four Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the USA.
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Falco Xplorer UAV readied for second flight-test phase
Leonardo is preparing for the next phase of flight testing of its Falco Xplorer unmanned air vehicle (UAV) having successfully completed an initial validation campaign in collaboration with the Italian air force.
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How Dassault is preparing flagship Falcon 10X as a ‘flying penthouse’
In developing the Falcon 10X, Dassault Aviation had one overarching consideration: what could it bring to the very top of the business jet sector that was unique and desirable?
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Austria doubles AW169M order as it receives first example
Austria has received its first of an eventual 36 Leonardo Helicopters AW169s, having doubled its order for the medium-twin at a delivery ceremony for the Italian-built type.