All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 53
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Analysis
GKN Aerospace details progress on H2GEAR hydrogen fuel cell powertrain
Development of 1MW-class propulsion system designed around 19-seat sub-regional aircraft gathers pace ahead of key architecture decisions in 2022.
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Analysis
Kopter continues refining AW09 configuration, with new rotor blades to arrive in 2022
Kopter is progressing with tests of its AW09 light-single in a new aerodynamically improved configuration and will also test new main rotor blades in the new year, but there is continued uncertainty about when it may gain certification.
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Analysis
NH90 operators will see availability boost by end-2022: NHI president
NH Industries (NHI) believes operators of the NH90 helicopter will see a significant improvement in aircraft availability over the next 12 months as concerted efforts by the airframer and its partners begin to pay dividends.
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News
NH Industries sees route back for MRH90 helicopter in Australia despite ministerial pronouncements
NH Industries (NHI) insists it has not abandoned hope that Australia will reverse an apparent decision to push its fleet of NH90 helicopters into early retirement in favour of new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks.
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ZeroAvia pushes first flight of converted Do 228 into early 2022, but says project still on track
First flight of a Dornier 228 converted to run on hydrogen-electric power by ZeroAvia has slipped into 2022, although the advanced propulsion developer is confident in the progress it is making, with the installed system powered up for the first time on 22 December.
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France signs for 169 H160M Guepard helicopters, with deliveries to start in 2027
France has ordered 169 Airbus Helicopters H160M Guepards for the three branches of its armed forces, officially kicking off development activity for the type.
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‘No decision’ on Puma out-of-service date, insists UK MoD
UK defence officials insist no decision has been taken on the out-of-service date for any of the rotorcraft covered by its New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme, despite hints that retirements could begin as early as 2022.
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Spain gives go-ahead for Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade
Spain has finally given its approval for the Tiger MkIII programme, clearing another obstacle to the upgrade of the Airbus Helicopters attack rotorcraft.
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EAG and University of Nottingham to partner on electric engine development
Zero-emission aircraft developer Electric Aviation Group is to set up a joint venture with the University of Nottingham to design a range of electric powertrains.
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Court clears Germany to restart heavy helicopter acquisition
Germany is free to try for a second time to acquire heavy transport helicopters for its armed forces, after a court ruled that while the way an earlier procurement was halted was illegal, it could still be ended without a winning bidder being chosen.
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News
Heart flies scale model of all-electric ES-19
Heart Aerospace has flown a one-fifth-scale demonstrator of its ES-19 electric aircraft as the developer seeks early validation of the design.
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Vertical completes listing on New York Stock Exchange and unveils mock-up of rebranded VX4
Shares in Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace have begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange following its merger with Broadstone Acquisition Corp.
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Russian Helicopters flies first updated Mi-171A3
Russian Helicopters has performed the maiden sortie of its new Mil Mi-171A3 – a hovering flight that lasted 15min.
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Airbus Helicopters nets 10 orders for parapublic-roled H145s
Airbus Helicopters has scored a twin win for its H145 from the parapublic sector with operators in Germany and France between them ordering 10 examples of the 3.8t rotorcraft.
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Eastern promises SAF use will grow as availability rises
UK regional operator Eastern Airways will wait for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to become more widely available before instituting its use in regular operations.
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Gatwick underlines demand for changes to slot rules for next summer
London Gatwick airport has reiterated its call for a return to the 80:20 slot useage rule as it believes the current waiver scheme is hampering the sector’s recovery.
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First Eurofighter pair arrive in Kuwait
Kuwait has taken delivery of its first two of an eventual 28 Eurofighter Typhoons, with the jets arriving on 14 December.
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Qatar takes first NH90 troop transport helicopter
Qatar has received its first of 28 NH Industries NH90 helicopters from a €3 billion ($3.4 billion) contract dating from 2018.
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Interview
Why sums add up for Leonardo Helicopters boss Gian Piero Cutillo
Gian Piero Cutillo has been in charge of the Italian aerospace firm’s helicopter division since 2017 and over that time has delivered steady growth and acquisitions. But with the rotorcraft market set to be shaken up by the arrival of new competitors and technologies, how is the manufacturer preparing for the future?
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News
Sikorsky pitches Polish-built Black Hawks as UK Puma replacement
Sikorsky will offer Polish-built S-70M Black Hawk helicopters for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement, the manufacturer confirms.