All articles by Stephen Trimble – Page 12
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PICTURES: Sukhoi starts testing first Superjet with 'Saberlets'
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 flew on 21 December with the first installed “saberlets” on both wingtips to enter the flight test phase of the certification campaign, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) says.
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Commerce Department sides with Boeing on CSeries tariff
The US Commerce Department announced on 20 December that Bombardier CS100s ordered by Delta Air Lines could face a 292.21% tariff if they cross into the USA in a partially or fully assembled state.
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Embraer moves closer to KC-390 delivery with IOC declaration
Embraer on 20 December declared initial operational capability (IOC) for the KC-390 under the standards set by the Brazilian air force (FAB).
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USAF details scope and schedule for B-52 re-engining
A new US Air Force document released last week outlines the details, timeline and likely competitors for a plan to acquire at least 608 new turbofan engines to replace the eight Pratt & Whitney TF33s on each of 76 Boeing B-52H bombers in the US Air Force fleet.
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Boeing offers revealing sneak-peek of MQ-25 bid
Boeing has revealed a narrow, nose-on view of the company’s bid to win a three-way competition to build the MQ-25 Stingray, a carrier-based unmanned air system (UAS) that the US Navy plans to use as an in-flight refueler to extend the range of manned fighters.
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NewsDelta, Bombardier renegotiating delivery clause in CS100 deal
Delta Air Lines has asked Bombardier to guarantee all 75 CS100s ordered in April 2016 will be assembled in Mobile, Alabama, instead of Canada, a top airline executive says.
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Boeing defends 100-150 seat market interest during trade hearing
Despite Bombardier’s claims to the contrary, Boeing’s top commercial executive defended the company’s interests in the 100-150-seat market and the availability of production slots for the 737 Max 7 in testimony on 18 December in an International Trade Commission hearing.
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Lockheed and Aerion to develop supersonic business jet
Lockheed Martin has partnered with Aerion to launch a year-long feasibility study of a new configuration of the supersonic AS2 business jet featuring three high-bypass GE Aviation engines, the companies announced on 15 September.
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NewsTextron Aviation still committed to Silvercrest engine for Hemisphere
Safran still has a committed customer for the Silvercrest engine after Dassault cancelled the version of the Falcon 5X powered by the 10,000lb-thrust turbofan.
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ANALYSIS: Pride of place for Memphis Belle
It’s not easy for a new aviation-themed attraction to impress the town of Dayton, Ohio, where the official motto is ‘Birthplace of Aviation’.
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Damaged F-22 makes comeback after six-year repair job
A Lockheed Martin F-22 grounded since a trainee pilot’s error led to a crash landing in May 2012 could be ready to return to service next March after a nearly six-year-long repair job, according to a new US Air force document.
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Spirit AeroSystems unveils $1bn Wichita expansion
Spirit AeroSystems plans add 1,000 jobs and invest $1 billion over the next five years in Wichita, Kansas, as the aerostructures firm prepares for rising commercial aircraft production rates and growth in the company’s defence business, which includes a supplier role on the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider.
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FAA requires mode annunciator for fly-by-wire 525
Bell Helicopter’s 525 super-twin will be required to operate with a system that annunciates to the flight crew whether the fly-by-wire system’s flight envelope protections are on or off and other details, the US Federal Aviation Administration says.
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VIDEO: Russia flies first Su-57 fitted with new Product 30 engine
Russia’s latest fighter aircraft flew on 5 December for the first time with the NPO Saturn “Product 30” engine, which will be the production standard for the Sukhoi Su-57.
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ANALYSIS: JAL invests heavily in supersonic Boom
Japan Airlines has agreed to invest $10 million in Colorado-based Boom Supersonic and pre-order up to 20 of the Mach 2.2-capable airliners scheduled to enter service in the mid-2020s.
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Boeing delivers 50th 737 Max
Boeing has delivered the 50th 737 Max 8 so far this year after handing over the first of the re-engined single-aisle family to Malindo in May, Flight Fleets Analyzer shows.
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Airbus technology chief departs after 18 months in role
Airbus Group's chief technology officer Paul Eremenko is leaving to take up the same role at United Technologies after a short but eventful year-and-a-half-long tenure.
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Classified projects boost Raytheon Missile Systems
Raytheon is investing in new buildings to house a rapidly growing workforce after the Missile Systems division recently won new contracts, including classified deals, a top executive says.
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Textron launches Beech 1900-sized SkyCourier with FedEx order
Textron Aviation has unveiled and launched the twin-engined Cessna 408 SkyCourier with a surprise order by FedEx for up to 100 aircraft worth $550 million at list price, in a move that reinserts the company into a market segment once occupied by the Beech 1900.
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NAVAIR studies plugging MQ-25 ground system into carrier ATC
As three companies continue vying for the contract to develop the MQ-25 Stingray, the US Navy is quietly making progress with the design of the carrier-based, unmanned tanker aircraft’s mission control system.