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US Army begins competition for T700 engine replacement
The US Army has launched a long-awaited search for an improved engine design for nearly 3,000 medium-twin helicopters, with potentially a surprise bidder waiting in the wings.
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NewsROTOR POWER: Top 10 civil turbine helicopter types
On the eve of this year’s Helitech exhibition in London, we dive into Flightglobal’s Ascend Fleets database for a look at the most popular civil turbine types flying
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Boeing evaluating out-of-autoclave composites
Boeing’s next innovation in composites could render autoclaves obsolete, says Boeing chairman Jim McNerney.
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BBA snaps up Landmark Aviation in $2.1 billion deal
BBA Aviation, the UK owner of the Signature Flight Support fixed base operator (FBO) chain, is seeking shareholder approval to acquire Landmark Aviation from the Carlyle Group for around $2.1 billion.
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Scorpion will not be proposed for USAF T-X competition
Textron AirLand’s Scorpion in its current form has been ruled out as a competitor for the US Air Force’s T-X next-generation trainer programme to replace the Northrop T-38, according to the joint venture’s president Bill Anderson.
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NewsLiebherr wins further 777X systems package
Boeing has contracted Swiss-headquartered engineering group Liebherr to provide additional equipment for the high-lift system on the in-development 777X.
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NewsPerlan II mission reaches for new heights after first flight
The Airbus Perlan Mission II is a major step closer to the goal of sustained, piloted flight at 90,000ft following the successful first flight of the Perlan 2 experimental glider.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airbus deepens role in Aerion supersonic project
Aerion's planned production system for its AS2 supersonic business jet is evolving as Airbus's role in the programme begins to deepen.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Helicopter safety advances made as incidents fall
Since 2006, there has been a concerted global move to advance rotary wing safety, but it has been slow to show results
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NewsUS officials: F-35 will outmatch any aircraft in development
The Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer sees no aircraft in development anywhere today that would be “seriously competitive” against the Lockheed Martin F-35 in combat.
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NewsQuest expands Kodiak dealer network with Muncie appointment
Quest Aircraft is continuing to strengthen its sales and marketing effort for the Kodiak single-engined turboprop, with the appointment of US business aviation services company Muncie Aviation as its 13th dealership for the 10-seat type.
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NewsSierra Industries designs new airstairs for out-of-production Citation jets
US engineering company Sierra Industries is seeking supplemental type certification for its new airstairs, designed for Cessna's out-of-production light Citation business jets.
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Dutch MOD, P&W sign contract to stand up F135 maintenance site
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has formalised an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to establish an organic F135 engine maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade (MRO&U) shop at the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s Woensdrecht Logistics Centre with the goal of supporting Lockheed Martin F-35 operations by 2019.
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ROUTES: Finnair targets US debut for A350
Finnair aims to become the first airline to operate an Airbus A350 service to the USA, with plans to use a -900 for New York JFK flights before the end of the year.
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ROUTES: Hawaiian focuses on A321neo introduction plans
Hawaiian Airlines is focused on developing its entry-into-service plans for the Airbus A321neo, which it will begin taking the airframer in 2017.
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NewsY'all keep flying! Top 10 southeast US aerospace plants
As Airbus turns the crank to start A320 assembly at its new plant in Mobile, Alabama, we thought we’d take a look at where the plant stands in the pecking order of aerospace factories in one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace regions – the southeast USA.
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NewsLighting-collision Qatar 777 conducted intersection departure
Investigations into a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER’s collision with lighting during departure from Miami will examine whether the intersection take-off played a role in the accident.
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NewsAmerican flights grounded due to ‘computer issues’: FAA
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reporting that American Airlines flights are being held at their departure airports due to “computer issues”.
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NewsGulfstream G280 gets performance boost
Gulfstream has boosted the performance of its G280 by installing a new software upgrade in the super-midsize business jet’s Rockwell Collins PlaneView280 avionics suite.
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NewsF-15C, F-35 to boost US air-to-air capacity, not more F-22s
The head of US Air Combat Command says it would be his dream to restart production of the Lockheed Martin F-22 air superiority jet as potential adversaries like Russia and China “close the gap” with Western air power.