All News articles – Page 393
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NewsBoeing moves toward low-rate production of MH-139 nuclear patrol helicopter
With delivery of the sixth and final test aircraft, Boeing has completed the research and development phase of the MH-139A Grey Wolf programme, now moving toward low-rate initial production on the helicopter that will be used to patrol the silos housing the USA’s nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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NewsPropulsion start-up Universal Hydrogen names first chief financial officer
US propulsion developer Universal Hydrogen has named long-time Nikola executive Anastasiya Pasterick as chief financial officer, effective on 4 December.
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NewsElectra's hybrid-electric Goldfinch prototype takes first flights
US hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra’s short take-off and landing EL-2 Goldfinch prototype has gotten off the ground for the first time.
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NewsUAE targets domestic development of VRT light helicopters as Russian partnership disolved
Development of the VRT500 and VRT300 co-axial light helicopters looks set to continue in the United Arab Emirates under the leadership of the country’s Strategic Development Fund (SDF) after it ditched its former partner Russian Helicopters.
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NewsHeathrow ‘actively reviewing’ expansion options under new CEO
London Heathrow airport is reviewing its long-term expansion options, including the possibility of building of a third runway.
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NewsItalian government objects to Safran’s proposed acquisition of Collins arm
French aerospace firm Safran’s proposed acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight-control arm has hit a snag after the Italian government opposed part of the sale. The Italian government has objected to the acquisition of Microtecnica, a company holding relevant assets in Italy, and exercised its ‘golden power’ veto. Safran ...
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NewsItaly’s ITA Airways seals codeshare with Korean Air
Italian carrier ITA AIrways has agreed a codeshare deal with SkyTeam partner Korean Air.
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NewsConnect Airlines vows to appeal DOT decision to revoke certificate
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has revoked certificate authority from Waltzing Matilda Aviation, the Massachusetts company that owns start-up regional carrier Connect Airlines.
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NewsFAA taking ‘immediate action’ to implement improvements to ATC safety
Following the publication of a damning report on the state of US air traffic control (ATC) operations earlier this week, the Federal Aviation Administration has said it is taking “immediate action” to enhance training and safety reporting.
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NewsRAF’s lead Protector makes debut flight from Waddington home
A Protector RG1 remotely piloted air system has made its first flight from the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) Waddington base in Lincolnshire.
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NewsUnmanned Mojave makes trials debut aboard UK’s HMS Prince of Wales
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Mojave unmanned air vehicle has conducted an initial trial from the UK Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.
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NewsBell delivers first 505-model trainers to Royal Jordanian Air Force
The Royal Jordanian Air Force has taken delivery of its first five Bell 505 training helicopters from a 10-aircraft acquisition signed last year.
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NewsIsrair Group negotiating financial support from government over Gaza conflict
Israeli leisure operator Israir Group is looking to secure financial support from the government as a result of disruption caused by the Gaza conflict. The company states that it expects to receive “significant and full assistance” from the government for as long as the conflict persists, and is holding talks ...
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NewsCompetition regulator warns Norwegian it is considering blocking Wideroe merger
Norway’s competition regulator has notified Norwegian that it is considering blocking its planned acquisition of domestic carrier Wideroe.
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NewsShareholders agree loans to support war-affected Tus Airways
Cypriot-based carrier Tus Airways is to receive financial support through a shareholder loan, as the airline adjusts to disruption caused by the Israel-Gaza conflict. Tus Airways had been operating services to Israel after the outbreak of hostilities in early October – although traffic volume was low – but the cancellation ...
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NewsWet lease operator BBN Indonesia expands fleet with first passenger aircraft
Avia Solutions Group’s Indonesian unit has inducted its first passenger aircraft, as part of fleet expansion plans.
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NewsEmbraer clinches Singapore certification for E2 jets
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has certificated Embraer’s E2 family of regional jets, ahead of the type’s entry into service with Singapore-based Scoot.
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NewsAirbus to study ‘little understood’ hydrogen contrails with Blue Condor glider
Airbus’ innovation arm UpNext has conducted an 100% hydrogen-powered flight of a modified glider it is using to study contrails produced by hydrogen propulsion systems.
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NewsOverair targeting Texas with planned air taxi operations
US electric aircraft developer Overair is collaborating with Texas officials on air taxi operations at Dallas-Forth Worth International airport and in the city of Arlington.
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NewsElroy Air’s Chaparral C1 makes maiden flight
Elroy Air’s autonomous turbogenerator-hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing (hVTOL) cargo drone Chaparral C1 has flown for the first time.