All United States articles – Page 51
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FAA to begin 737 Max software final review in 'coming weeks'
The Federal Aviation Administration now expects to receive Boeing's final 737 Max software update in the "coming weeks", saying Boeing needs more time to develop the fix.
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How Cape Air is recruiting pilots at both ends of the age scale
For any airline dealing with a market shortage of pilots, encouraging some of your most promising young captains to move to another carrier once they have 3,000 flying hours under their belts might seem counter-intuitive. However, for US piston commuter airline Cape Air, its “Pilot Pathway” partnerships with two of the country’s independent mainline operators are a highly effective way of recruiting ambitious aviators in the first place – and keeping them motivated.
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Spain buys two MQ-9 Block 5 Reaper drones
Spain plans to purchase two General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Block 5 Reapers for $34 million via the US foreign military sales process.
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Aircastle names new commercial chief as Kriedberg opts to retire
Doug Winter will join Aircastle as chief commercial officer at the end of April, replacing Michael Kriedberg.
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Harbour Air aims to lead electric flight with Beaver seaplanes
Some old planes in Canada may be getting very new engines, and could become the first electric-powered passenger aircraft.
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USAF grounds entire B-1B Lancer bomber fleet again
For the second time in the last 12 months, the US Air Force has grounded its Rockwell B-1B Lancer bomber fleet over safety concerns with its ejection seat.
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ST Engineering acquires IFE modem maker Newtec
Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) has agreed to purchase Belgium-based aircraft modem provider Newtec Group, a move reflecting ST's interest in expanding its satellite communications business.
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US airlines seek balance between comfort and revenue
Ahead of AIX 2019, we use data from Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer to explore how four airlines are adapting cabin configurations to sell more seats on key routes, especially into slot-constrained airports
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Opinion
OPINION: UTC's electric dreams are achievable
United Technologies (UTC) has become the latest major aerospace supplier to unveil its strategy for a more-electric powertrain, pursuing the goal under its Project 804 initiative.
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Boeing finally takes its 737 Max message public
After months of relative quiet, Boeing on 27 March took its 737 Max message public.
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USAF selects first air base to host B-21 Raider stealth bomber
The US Air Force selected Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota on 27 March as the preferred location for the first operational Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber and the stealth aircraft’s formal training unit.
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US Senate scrutinises FAA on Boeing 737 Max oversight
Top aviation regulators during a US Senate committee hearing defended their scrutiny of pilot training, aircraft certification and restriction against making safety features optional purchases while lawmakers vowed to pass legislation to sharpen safety oversight following two fatal crashes of Boeing-built 737 Max aircraft.
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Boeing unveils 737 Max software changes as grounding continues
Boeing has disclosed details of a software update to its 737 Max that the company says eliminates the chance erroneous data can cause onboard computers to place the aircraft into a dive.
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USAF Research Lab looks for Skyborg prototype drone
The US Air Force’s artificial intelligence Skyborg programme is working on fielding an unmanned combat air vehicle (UAV) testing platform with an early operational capability as soon as 2023.
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PICTURES: UPS makes first revenue drone delivery
UPS has begun daily revenue cargo deliveries by unmanned aircraft, flying medical samples on drones built by California-based Matternet for WakeMed’s flagship hospital in North Carolina.
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Raytheon developing new Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar for U-2
Raytheon is developing a new version of its air-to-ground Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (ASARS-2B) that is mounted on the Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance aircraft.
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GE Aviation CT7-2F1 receives type certification for Bell 525
GE Aviation’s CT7-2F1 turboshaft engine received Federal Aviation Administration type certification.
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US State Department approves sale of 25 F-16s to Morocco
The US State Department approved the possible sale of 25 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 72 fighters to the Royal Moroccan Air Force, as well as a possible agreement to upgrade 23 of the air force’s Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters to the F-16V variant.
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DOT launches committee to review FAA aircraft certification
The US Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for independent special committee to review the aircraft certification process of Boeing-built aircraft including the 737 Max series following two fatal crashes of those aircraft within five months.
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General Atomics awarded $123m to produce four Dutch MQ-9 Reapers
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems was awarded a $123 million contract by the Pentagon to manufacture four MQ-9 Block 5 Reapers for the Royal Netherlands Air Force.