All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 71
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Spirit slashes Bombardier aerostructures acquisition price
Spirit AeroSystems has almost halved the cash sum it is paying for Bombardier’s aerostructures business after the pair agreed a last-minute change to their deal.
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ATR boss Bortoli on why regional aviation’s voice needs to be heard
Turboprop manufacturer’s chief executive argues that smaller airlines’ problems risk being drowned out by the need for billions of dollars in bailouts for flag carriers, with deep consequences for the communities that rely on them.
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Leonardo validates manned-unmanned teaming solution with Wildcat helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters will over the next 12 months work with the UK Ministry of Defence to develop a roadmap for the teaming of manned and unmanned aircraft, after recently successfully conducting a trial of the concept.
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EASA readies draft airworthiness directive for 737 Max
European regulators will next month publish a draft airworthiness directive (AD) which should enable the Boeing 737 Max to return to service in the bloc before year-end.
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Thales launches compact AESA radar
Thales has unveiled the AirMaster C, a new version of its active electronically scanned array (AESA) airborne surveillance radar that combines a smaller footprint with several advances in technology.
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Leonardo boss Profumo found guilty of false accounting in previous role
Alessandro Profumo, the chief executive of Italian aerospace giant Leonardo, has been sentenced to six years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of false accounting and market manipulation offences during his time as president of bank MPS. In addition, Profumo – along with former bank chief Fabrizio Viola – was fined ...
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NH Industries eyes future NH90 upgrades after French special forces order
NH Industries (NHI), the three-way joint venture which manufactures the NH90 military helicopter, is working on future upgrades for the type, even as it signs a deal with France for a new special forces variant.
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Dassault confirms December roll-out for Falcon 6X
Dassault is to roll-out its new Falcon 6X on 8 December, marking a key milestone for the ultra-wide-cabin business jet.
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USA approves F-35 or F/A-18 fighter sales to Finland worth up to $15bn
Approval has been granted by the US government for the potential sale to Finland of both the Boeing F/A-18E/F and Lockheed Martin F-35 as part of the Nordic nation’s HX fighter replacement programme.
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FAA certificates upgraded Beechcraft King Air 360
Textron Aviation has secured US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its upgraded Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER twin-turboprops.
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GE closes on first flight of Catalyst turboprop engine
GE Aviation is nearing a maiden sortie of its Catalyst turboprop engine, delays to which have had a knock-on impact on Cessna’s in-development Denali.
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Russian Helicopters updates Mi-171 with new longer-range A3 variant
Russian Helicopters has quietly launched a new variant of its long-running Mil Mi-171 heavy-twin aimed squarely at the offshore oil and gas market. However, key details remain shrouded in secrecy.
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Milestone Aviation signs six-unit deal as first leasing customer for H160
Dublin-based Milestone Aviation has placed a firm order for six Airbus Helicopters H160s, as the airframer secures its first leasing customer for its new medium-twin. Destined for a variety of missions including offshore transportation and emergency medical services, the initial helicopter under the Milestone contract is due to be delivered ...
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ATR plots path to low-carbon future in conjunction with shareholders
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR is in discussions with its joint shareholders Airbus and Leonardo over plans to develop low-emission technologies on the aircraft and hopes by early 2021 to have identified a future strategy.
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Luxury Q-Starling aircraft is designed in UK, but may be built overseas
UK-headquartered start-up Samad Aerospace has unveiled its latest hybrid-electric aircraft development – a two-person vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) personal jet for the luxury market that is targeted for service entry in 2023. Called the Q-Starling, the all-composite aircraft will be powered by two modified turboshaft engines that double as ...
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USA approves possible Super Hornet and F-35 sales to Switzerland
The USA has approved the possible sale to Switzerland of 40 Lockheed Martin F-35As and weapons for a total cost of $6.58 billion, just days after the Alpine nation’s plans to renew its fighter fleet were narrowly approved via a referendum.
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Airbus Helicopters nears first military customer for five-bladed H145M
Airbus Helicopters is close to securing its first order for a H145M with a five-bladed main rotor – the military variant of its strong-selling medium-twin.
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GKN Aerospace chief executive Hans Buthker resigns
GKN Aerospace is looking for a new chief executive after the sudden resignation of incumbent Hans Buthker.
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Budget fears end German heavy transport helicopter contest
Germany has cancelled its long-running acquisition of heavy transport helicopters citing budgetary concerns, leaving the replacement of its fleet of elderly Sikorsky CH-53GA/GS models in limbo.
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Fresh change at the top of Kopter as chief executive Lowenstein leaves
Swiss helicopter developer Kopter, which was acquired by Leonardo earlier this year, is looking for a new chief executive after the surprise departure of Andreas Lowenstein.