All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 92
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Bench tests start on Russian VRT300 rotary-wing UAV
Russian Helicopters has begun bench tests of the main systems for the VRT300 rotary-wing unmanned air vehicle being developed by its VR-Technologies design bureau.
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German Sea Lion helicopter development gathers pace
NH Industries (NHI) is gearing up to begin qualification activities later this year for the naval-variant NH90 helicopters being procured by Germany under its Sea Lion programme.
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France and Germany to push ahead with new joint MPA
France and Germany are to jointly develop a future maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), with a letter of intent covering the programme to be signed by the nations' defence ministers on 27 April.
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AIX: Embraer and Widerøe reveal cabin details of first E190-E2
The newest interior on the block almost certainly belongs to Norwegian regional carrier Widerøe and its Embraer 190-E2, the first of the re-engined variant to be delivered.
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Double defence delivery milestone for Airbus Helicopters UK
Airbus Helicopters UK will mark a series of milestones this month, with the first and last deliveries for two key defence contracts.
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Investigators call for real-time helicopter safety data analysis
UK accident investigators have called on European safety regulators to mandate the real-time analysis of helicopter vibration monitoring data to allow pilots to be warned rapidly of any impending problems.
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Elbit snaps up Universal Avionics
Israel's Elbit Systems is to acquire Tucson, Arizona-based Universal Avionics after receiving the necessary government approvals for the deal.
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Germany studies market for Sea Lynx replacement
Germany is proceeding with a project to replace its navy's fleet of 22 Westland Sea Lynx anti-submarine warfare helicopters, but does not yet have a date for launching the procurement.
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Winglet-equipped C-27J to arrive in 2019
Leonardo will from 2019 deliver its C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifter in a new baseline configuration featuring updated avionics and winglets as standard.
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Problems emerge in Leonardo's aerostructures business
Leonardo's bottom line was hit by poor "industrial performance" at its aerostructures unit last year, the Italian company has reported.
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UK lawmakers warn of 'serious' impacts from any no-deal EASA exit
UK members of parliament have warned that exit from the EU could be "costly and disruptive" for the nation's aerospace industry if no agreement can be reached to maintain membership of the European Aviation Safety Agency.
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Qatar ups order for NH90 helicopters as it firms 2014 deal
Qatar has finally firmed a long-held tentative deal for NH Industries (NHI) NH90 helicopters, to be split between the naval and troop transport variants.
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Era Group says return of H225 helicopter is 'improbable'
US rotorcraft operator Era Group says a return to service for its fleet of nine Airbus Helicopters H225s is "improbable" after it was unable to develop a safety case for the move.
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ANALYSIS: German military wrestles with aircraft availability
Germany is struggling to maintain the operational readiness of its military aircraft inventory, as obsolescence issues and challenges around the introduction of new platforms combine to diminish front-line availability.
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VIDEO: Qantas takes Indigenous Dreamliner home
Australian flag carrier Qantas has showed off its latest Boeing 787-9 – the airline's fourth - which features a unique Indigenous livery.
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Babcock will be first to operate H160
UK-headquartered operator Babcock has emerged as "global launch operator" for the Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twin.
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Safran drives hybrid helicopter engine development on back of Racer selection
Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE) believes it will be able to deliver a new powerplant for service entry in the mid-2020s that will use electric power in addition to a standard turboshaft in order to optimise in-cruise performance.
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Era Group signs for two AW609s
Era Group has emerged as the launch customer for the Leonardo Helicopters AW609 tiltrotor, with an initial firm commitment for two aircraft for delivery from 2020.
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Light-singles 'not a priority', says Leonardo Helicopters chief
Leonardo Helicopters has frozen plans to introduce the AW009 in the USA – an upgraded version of the SW-4 produced by its PZL Swidnik subsidiary – and instead will concentrate on its core range.
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VIDEO: Norway tests braking parachute on F-35A
Norway has completed the first in-country test of a braking parachute on a Lockheed Martin F-35A, with the trial taking place on 16 February at Ørland air base.