All General aviation articles – Page 126
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ANALYSIS: How do MRO labour rates compare globally?
The gap in labour rates for maintenance, repair and overhaul in North America compared to emerging regions is narrowing at a faster-than-anticipated rate,...
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NewsTecnam readies new Astore LSA for Aero Friedrichshafen unveiling
Italian light aircraft manufacturer Tecnam is marking its 65th anniversary with the unveiling later this month of the Astore light sport aircraft.
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Fatal Sudan A310 overrun crew unaware of tailwind
Pilots of a Sudan Airways Airbus A310-300 which fatally overran after landing long at Khartoum had not realised that the aircraft was being subjected to...
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NewsPilatus PC-24 business jet set for EBACE unveiling
Pilatus is planning to take the wraps off its PC-24 twin-engined business jet on 21 May at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition.
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NewsPICTURE: Evektor's electric SportStar EPOS makes its maiden flight
Czech general aviation aircraft manufacturer Evektor flew its SportStar EPOS (Electric Powered Small Aircraft) prototype for the first time on 28 March.
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NewsSolar-powered aircraft to fly across USA in May
A Swiss effort to fly a solar-powered aircraft across the USA is expected to launch from San Franciso, California, this May. Called Solar Impulse,...
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Tokyo Fire Department orders second EC225
The Tokyo Fire Department has ordered a second Eurocopter EC225 helicopter, which will be delivered in 2013.
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LIMA: Airframers set for fixed-wing maritime patrol requirement
A key focus area at this year's Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition in Malaysia was Kuala Lumpur's maritime patrol capabilities.
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NewsStratolaunch marches forward
Stratolaunch is making steady progress on its satellite-launching aircraft design, and intends to reach major milestones "in the summer timeframe," according...
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NewsXcor tests piston pump-fed rocket engine
Xcor has successfully fired its wholly piston pump-fed rocket, the first of its kind, a major milestone in the company's quest to build a reusable suborbital...
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IN FOCUS: How personalisation is shaping airline ancillaries
Copying the low-cost approach to ancillary revenues often alienates passengers, but giving customers control of their journey can drive profits while promoting loyalty
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NewsInvestigators probe fatal German police helicopter crash
German accident investigators are probing a fatal collision between two helicopters operated by the Bundespolizei federal police during a 21 March training...
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NewsIncorrect specification caused EC225 emergency lube fault
Incorrect specifications supplied to a company manufacturing the pressure switches used in the emergency lubrication system of certain Eurocopter EC225s...
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NewsSamara-based start-up eyes Beechcraft leases
Russian provincial start-up Air Samara is looking to acquire nine Beechcraft turboprops for local routes with the backing from regional authorities. The...
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NewsEBAA rolls-out strategy to help business aviation community thwart “challenging” environment
The European Business Aviation Association has set out its strategy for the year ahead in an effort to counteract the challenging economic environment and...
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IN FOCUS: How airlines are handling big data
With the volume and variety of data captured by airlines having become so vast and complex, a rethink may be required on how carriers should handle it
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Inadequate de-icing led to fatal crash of Lebanese Hawker 850XP
Iraqi investigators have determined that a Hawker 850XP executive jet had not been adequately de-iced before it crashed on take-off from an airport in the north of the country.
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NewsPICTURES: BAe 146 Atmospheric Research Aircraft sets off on three-week Arctic mission
BAE Systems' BAe 146 Atmospheric Research Aircraft has started another tour of duty within the Arctic circle to gather data that will improve predictions about the region's future climate.
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NewsPICTURE: Northern Ireland police buy second EC145 for June delivery
Eurocopter has sold an EC145 to the Northern Ireland police service. The light twin-engined helicopter will be handed over in the first half of 2013, joining the forces' trio of Eurocopter types - an EC135, a BK117 and another EC145 - in service
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NewsEclipse 550 hits power-on mark in production
Eclipse Aerospace pas passed the power-on milestone for the first Eclipse 550 very light yet. Eclipse chief executive Mason Holland described the...