All News articles – Page 397
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NewsRoyal Air Force powers up hypersonic demonstrator plan
A UK project to explore the potential of hypersonic propulsion received a major boost at the Farnborough air show, with plans announced for a flight-test activity to take place later this decade.
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NewsLockheed Martin reaches deal for new US F-35 purchases
The three-year agreement with the US Department of Defense for 375 jets will be worth an estimated $30 billion for F-35 maker Lockheed.
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NewsGulfstream to flight test G500 software update this week with the FAA
Gulfstream expects to fly a G500 with the US Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of efforts to lift landing restrictions on that jet and its G600 sister stemming from two hard landings.
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NewsKAI eyes 1,000 international FA-50 sales in 10 years
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) aims to sell 1,000 FA-50 advanced jet trainer/light fighters over the next decade.
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NewsBoeing defense strategist outlines digital future
Boeing sees global tensions aiding defence spending over the coming decade, as it plans to double down on its digital strategy.
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NewsITA Airways has ‘very nice and creative ideas’ for Alitalia brand
Italian carrier ITA Airways insists it is committed to establishing its brand on the international stage, even as it develops plans to leverage ownership of its predecessor operation’s name. ITA – which now says its name is pronounced as ‘eeta’, rather than being an abbreviation of Italia Trasporto Aereo – ...
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NewsP&W targets return to PW1100G delivery schedule by year-end
Pratt & Whitney aims to catch up with delayed deliveries to Airbus of PW1100G engines for the A320neo family “no later than early next year”.
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NewsWideroe becomes first airline to join Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group
Norwegian regional carrier Wideroe has joined Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group - the first carrier to be associated with the Brazilian airframer’s sustainability initiative.
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NewsCAE and Piper develop conversion kit for popular trainer aircraft
Canadian training specialist CAE will join Piper Aircraft to develop a conversion kit for the popular Archer trainer aircraft, and bring an electric variant option to market.
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NewsDe Havilland Canada reveals three new Dash 8-400 cargo options, ups take-off weight
De Havilland has rolled out three new options for converting Dash 8-400 turboprops into cargo aircraft, a move coming as increasing numbers of used Dash 8s hit secondary markets.
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NewsLessor BBAM orders nine more 737-800 converted freighters from Boeing
Aircraft lessor BBAM Limited Partnership has ordered nine 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, adding more momentum behind Boeing’s already strong freighter business.
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NewsUK determined to deliver on Tempest, defence secretary says
UK defence secretary Ben Wallace made a brief visit to the Farnborough air show on 19 July, where he underscored his commitment to the Tempest/Future Combat Air System programme.
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NewsAlaska Air Group and Porter Airlines order 28 Embraer jets
Embraer has notched orders for a total of 28 aircraft and 13 options from two North American carriers.
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NewsRegional aircraft lessor Abelo signs for 20 ATR turbopops
ATR has secured commitments for 10 ATR 72-600s from newly-formed leasing platform Abelo, which is also reaffirming a commitment for 10 short take-off and landing versions of ATR 42-600s from Elix Aviation.
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NewsAirbus adaptable-wing project to feature actuation technology from Curtiss-Wright
Airbus’s advanced wing demonstrator, based on a Cessna Citation VII business jet, will include actuation technology from US manufacturer Curtiss-Wright. The ‘eXtra Performance Wing’ programme will examine active wing control through features such as gust sensors and pop-up spoilers. Among these is a semi-aeroelastic hinge which will provide an “intelligent ...
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NewsUK transport secretary says ’permission to fly’ at stake as he launches net-zero strategy
UK secretary of state for transport Grant Shapps has warned that the aviation industry will lose its “permission to fly” if it does not act to address its environmental footprint. Shapps was speaking at the Farnborough air show on 19 July, where he launched the UK government’s “pitch to get ...
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NewsEmbraer snags 'well above' 250 letters of intent for planned turboprop
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has letters of intent for “well above 250” of its new planned turboprop aircraft.
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NewsDe Havilland reviewing Twin Otter and Dash 8 programmes, considering updates
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has launched a review of its DHC-6 Twin Otter programme and intends later this year to do the same for its Dash 8-400 passenger turboprop.
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NewsAviation Capital orders a dozen more 737 Max jets
Aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group has placed a follow-on order for 12 more Boeing 737 Max 8s, taking its firm commitments for the type to 34.
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NewsSouth Korea enters fighter club with KF-21 maiden sortie
The first prototype of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 has conducted its maiden flight from Sacheon, South Korea.