All General aviation articles – Page 132
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IN FOCUS: Lubricants have to become tougher to keep future gas turbine engines well oiled
As new generations of aero engines display greater efficiency thanks in large part to higher core temperatures and pressures, oil suppliers are needing to freshen up their lubricants to withstand the harsher operating conditions - and meet demands for longer on-wing service times.
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EgyptAir 777 fire probe inconclusive but short-circuit suspected
Egyptian investigators have failed to pinpoint the cause of the fire which destroyed an EgyptAir Boeing 777-200 at Cairo. But the inquiry suggests...
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Tecnam delivers first Rotax 912iS-powered P2008s
Italian general aviation aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has delivered the first two production Tecnam P2008 piston singles fitted with the new Rotax 912iS fuel injection engine. The aircraft were handed over to undisclosed private owners in the USA and Colombia.
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Hangar8 sees profits grow on demand for large business jets
Growth in the market for large-cabin business jets helped drive revenue and profit growth at London Oxford airport-based Hangar8...
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Cessna, CAIGA formalise Caravan joint venture
Cessna and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) have entered a joint venture contract for the final assembly of Caravan turboprop aircraft in...
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GippsAero appoints West Coast Aviation as GA8 Airvan distributor
GippsAero has selected West Coast Aviation Services as its authorised dealer in the western USA, with the company tapped to sell the firm's GA8 Airvan aircraft. Based...
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US gives thumbs up to XtremeAir's aerobatic XA42
Germany's XtremeAir has received US certification for its XA42 aerobatic aircraft, opening up the largest general aviation market for the two-seat piston single.
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Eurocopter sets its sights on Australian expansion
Eurocopter has opened a new centre in Perth, Western Australia to support the growing Eurocopter fleet of helicopters deployed in the booming resources industry in the state.
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Eurocopter promises to solve EC225 issues by February
Eurocopter chief executive Lutz Bertling has committed to returning the global EC225 fleet to unrestricted service by next February as operators continue...
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Modest rise in third-quarter business and general aviation aircraft shipments
The global business and general aircraft delivery tally saw a modest rise for first nine months of 2012, according to the latest statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association as economic uncertainty continues to impede consumer confidence.
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ARJ21 completes majority of ground tests
Chinese airframer Comac has completed 80.5% of the 292 scheduled ground tests for its ARJ21 regional jet programme. The aircraft is now undergoing...
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USMC finds workaround for cyber vulnerability on F-35 logistics system
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has found a temporary workaround for certain cyber-warfare vulnerabilities to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter's...
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ANALYSIS: Airports look for private route to growth
Privately-run airports are growing in number, with the rise in many locales fuelled by a need for investment as a result of a decreasing pool of public...
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IN FOCUS: Pilot's guide to surviving an inflight upset
LOSS OF control may not be the most frequently occurring type of accident, but when it does occur the outcome is usually catastrophic. Global airline...
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IN FOCUS: Multicrew pilot licence numbers grow as it approaches proof of concept
With ICAO set to give its verdict on the multicrew pilot licence next year, a champion of the qualification has restated the case for a competency-based training culture...
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Airshow China: Bell announces 16 helicopter deals
Bell Helicopter announced the sale of 16 helicopters to various Chinese parties during the recent Airshow China in Zhuhai.
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ALTA: Interview with executive director Alex de Gunten
Next year, executive director Alex de Gunten will celebrate a decade at the helm of ALTA during which time he has navigated an era of dynamic change both...
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ALTA: ALTA pushes IATA for small airline safety programme
Leaders of ALTA called on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to create a set of safety standards for airlines not eligible for the organisation's...
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Europe backs down on international emissions trading
In the face of concerted and worldwide opposition, the European Union has "temporarily" climbed down over its proposal to unilaterally impose its Emissions...
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AgustaWestland delivers three AW139s to two Chinese customers
AgustaWestland has delivered three AW139 helicopters in November to two new Chinese customers.