All articles by Stephen Trimble – Page 79
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Flexjet sale paves way for ultra-long range fleet buy
Flexjet is considering placing a new order for an ultra-long range business jet fleet as part of its pending divestiture by Bombardier to a Cleveland-based...
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FAA finalising safety review on 787 electrical system
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirms the agency is close to finalising a comprehensive safety review of the Boeing 787's problematic electrical...
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NewsMAKS: Russian start-up looks to military to fund wing in ground-effect vehicle
It isn't exactly the "Caspian Sea Monster", but the EK-14 wing in ground-effect vehicle certainly turned heads at MAKS. The design of the EK-14 -...
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NewsMAKS: Russian company reveals Atlant hybrid airship project
A Russian company is seeking to develop and fly a hybrid airship within about four years to carry passengers and cargo, especially in Russia's remote Arctic...
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NewsMAKS: Lawsuit spoils debut of Superjet VIP cabin
Legal disputes spoilt the highly anticipated public debut of a notional VIP cabin concept for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 at MAKS. The Russian press had...
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NewsMAKS: Rostec reveals pricing and new variant for light utility aircraft
Russian industrial conglomerate Rostec has revealed the pricing for two new commuter and utility aircraft it has agreed to develop with Austrian manufacturer Diamond Aircraft.
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NewsMAKS: Ilyushin displays revived Il-76 variant
Ilyushin's recently revived Il-76 military and commercial transport was on display at the MAKS air show.
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NewsMAKS: Russia lifts veil on PD-14 demonstrator, latest engine technology
Russia's answer to the latest turbofan engines for single-aisle aircraft from CFM International and Pratt & Whitney was on public display for the first time at the MAKS air show.
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NewsMAKS: Russia’s Transas tests waters for new civil UAS
One of Russia's leading developers of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) has revealed a new concept for a medium-altitude long-endurance aircraft aimed at the commercial market, designed for keeping watch over ice floes in the country's Arctic shipping lanes.
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NewsMAKS: Honeywell seals UTair avionics deal
Russian airline UTair has selected the Honeywell avionics suite for 60 new single-aisle aircraft entering service over the next few years. Honeywell...
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NewsBombardier upholds delivery guidance despite Learjet slip
Bombardier still plans to deliver the same number of business jets this year despite a schedule slip for completing certification on the Learjet 70/75 programme.
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NewsLABACE: Helibras poised to begin civil helicopter production
Helibras expects to start building Eurocopter EC225s in Brazil in 2015 or 2016, after receiving final approval from French the authorities...
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NewsLABACE: New super-light jets by Cessna and Embraer make progress
Final assembly work gathering pace on two new entrants to superlight sector with maiden sorties due in coming months Two new entrants in the superlight...
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NewsLABACE: AgustaWestland revives Brazil manufacturing plan
Four months after a critical setback, AgustaWestland has revived plans to build helicopters in Brazil and is in discussions with multiple local companies. AgustaWestland...
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AUVSI: Proxy revamps as software enabler for OPVs
A former aspiring maker of UAS has morphed into an automation software and technology company and is looking to partner with a large aerospace contractor to convert manned aircraft into optionally piloted vehicles (OPVs).
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NewsLABACE: Bombardier fights to regain market share in Brazil
Bombardier has launched a push to regain market share in the Brazilian market by restoring a long-dormant alliance with the country's largest sales agent. The...
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NewsLABACE: Embraer unveils Phenom 100 upgrades
Five years after the Phenom 100 jet entered service, Embraer has unveiled the first major upgrade package for the entry-level jet, adding an inboard, multi-function...
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NewsLABACE: Nextant turns focus to Latin American market
The rapidly growing market for business jets in Latin America will be the next sales focus for Cleveland-based Nextant Aerospace. Demand for the Nextant...
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NewsTurbo Commander crashes on approach to Connecticut airport
A seven-seat Rockwell Turbo Commander 690B crashed in New Haven, Connecticut on the morning of 9 August, killing at least two people.
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NewsJetcraft acquires ExecuJet Aircraft Trading to become largest aircraft brokerage
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Jetcraft will become the largest private aircraft broker after acquiring Zurich-based ExecuJet Aircraft Trading. The...