All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 65
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Royal Navy starts training with initial Crowsnest-equipped Merlin
UK Royal Navy (RN) personnel have begun operational training with the first Leonardo Helicopters AW101 Merlin HM2 to be modified for airborne surveillance and control (ASaC) duties under the Crowsnest programme.
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In depth
Is the UK funding a green revolution?
Government-backed research and technology schemes are numerous, but are they sufficiently focussed on the enviromental agenda?
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Bell still considering Nexus concepts for UAM space
Bell is continuing to mature systems and technologies that could equip its future Nexus urban air mobility (UAM) vehicle but has yet to commit to a timeline for its development or service entry.
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EASA clears 90-seat Dash 8-400 for European operations
European operators of the De Havilland Canada (DHC) Dash 8-400 could soon be carrying up to 90 passengers in the twin-turboprop after the bloc’s regulator approved the modification.
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Bell will deliver first 525 Relentless in 2022 to oil and gas operator
Bell will deliver the first 525 Relentless super-medium-twin in 2022 to an undisclosed oil and gas operator, the helicopter manufacturer says.
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In depth
Why Vertical Aerospace thinks F1 know-how will put it in pole position
UK-based eVTOL aircraft developer has its roots in motor racing, but has married that with deep aerospace experience as it looks to bring an ultra-clean four-passenger design to market by 2024.
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ATR hoping for better 2021 as it eyes ‘gradual recovery’
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR sees potential for annual production rates rising to up to 40-50 aircraft in the coming years as the market recovers, but cautions that any improvement will be slow.
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Falko backs Electric Aviation Group with undisclosed investment
UK start-up Electric Aviation Group (EAG) has secured funding from lessor Falko Regional Aircraft it bids to bring a new environmentally friendly passenger aircraft to market.
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Airbus and Draken Europe team for UK search and rescue bid
Airbus has teamed up with Draken Europe to bid for the UK’s forthcoming second-generation search and rescue contest, also known as UKSAR2G.
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Leonardo plans continuous improvement to keep AW189 as market leader
Leonardo Helicopters is continuing to pursue incremental upgrades for its AW189 super-medium-twin as the manufacturer looks to cement the 8.6t rotorcraft’s market-leading position.
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Kopter outlines SH09 service-entry target and confirms Italy production switch
Kopter has reaffirmed that its SH09 light single-engined helicopter will now enter service in late 2022 at the earliest, following the Swiss firm’s integration into Leonardo after its acquisition last year.
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CHC to buy Babcock’s offshore helicopter business
Oil and gas helicopter operator CHC Group is to acquire the offshore business of UK-headquartered Babcock for an undisclosed fee.
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Falcon 6X takes to the skies on first flight
Dassault Aviation has performed a maiden sortie of its new Falcon 6X, keeping the ultra-wide-cabin business jet on track for service entry next year.
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Leonardo in talks for aerostructures role on CR929 widebody
Leonardo is lining up a role as an aerostructures supplier for the CR929 widebody programme being developed by Russia and China under the CRAIC joint venture.
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Interview
An unlikely revolutionary: how Mitch Snyder is shaking up Bell
The rotorcraft manufacturer’s chief executive explains his philosophy for the company, why recapturing a spirit of innovation is vital, and how he is looking beyond helicopers.
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Covid impact forces Leonardo to tear up aerostructures break-even plan
Cratering civil aerospace demand has forced Leonardo to abandon a target to achieve break-even in its aerostructures operation this year.
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Leonardo anticipates slight recovery from ATR in 2021
Turboprop joint venture ATR should hand over at least 20 aircraft this year as regional carriers begin a slow recovery from the Covid-19 crisis.
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ATR shipments plunged to just 10 aircraft in 2020
Deliveries of ATR turboprops barely reached double-figures last year as the joint-venture manufacturer saw demand slump due to the pandemic.
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Rolls-Royce lifted by Vertical Aerospace electric propulsion deal
Rolls-Royce is to supply an all-electric powertrain for an urban air mobility vehicle being developed by UK-based Vertical Aerospace – the propulsion specialist’s first commercial deal in the emerging segment.
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Four bidders vie for Piaggio Aerospace
Four companies are in the running to acquire beleaguered Italian airframer Piaggio Aerospace after meeting a 5 March deadline to submit offers.