All aerospace news – Page 365
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NASA eyes eVTOLS for parapublic missions
While urban air taxi concepts get most of the attention, early versions of eVTOLs may be useful for policing, firefighting and emergency response missions, among other public services.
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UAV industry purging hobbyist-grade components from supply chain
The implementation of aerospace industry standards has helped the unmanned air vehicle (UAV) industry significantly improve the quality of components available compared to 15 years ago when it relied on hobbyist-grade parts and systems.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing CEO defends MCAS and addresses pilot procedures
Boeing’s chief executive faced an onslaught of questions on 29 April about the 737 Max and the internal processes that developed the flight control system suspected of contributing to the deaths of 346 people.
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Safran eyes turboprop variant of Ardiden 3 helicopter engine
Safran Helicopter Engines is actively considering the development of a turboprop version of its Ardiden 3 rotorcraft engine to challenge the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 and GE Aviation Catalyst.
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Parker buys US materials and control technology specialist Lord
Parker Hannifin will acquire US manufacturer Lord for $3.68 billion in cash in a bid to strengthen its materials science capabilities and aerospace product line.
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Boeing not proposing required simulator time for 737 Max pilots
Boeing does not believe pilots should be required to complete training in a flight simulator prior to flying the 737 Max once regulators lift the aircraft’s grounding.
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Taking a leading role at Bangor International
Anthony Caruso is director of Bangor International airport, Maine, a site serving around 700,000 people. Operating an FBO and handling transatlantic flights, it makes a strong contribution to region’s economy
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US pilots test Boeing’s new computer-based Max training
Boeing is sharing a proposed computer-based pilot training session with US pilot unions as part of its work to return the 737 Max to service, several sources familiar with Max’s re-certification efforts say.
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NewsAir Mauritius debuts A330neo cabin in London
Air Mauritius is to revamp its existing Airbus A340s in line with its new A330neos, the second of which it took delivery of on 25 April.
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Zodiac acquisition lifts Safran's first-quarter sales
Safran's acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace in February 2018 is largely responsible for a 36.9% increase in the French group's first-quarter adjusted revenue to €5.78 billion ($6.44 billion).
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Poland orders four AW101 helicopters for navy
Poland has signed for four Leonardo Helicopters AW101s to be operated by its navy for anti-submarine warfare and combat search and rescue missions.
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NewsBoeing 777X and NMA timelines unaffected by 737 Max issues: CEO
Boeing’s chief executive has assured investors that the company’s massive effort to return the 737 Max to service has not affected – at least not significantly – 777X development or potential development of the “new mid-market airplane” (NMA).
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SR Technics breaks ground on new hangar in Malta
SR Technics has started construction of a Maltese hangar which is to become the Swiss maintenance provider's airframe MRO centre.
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SR Technics upgrades Virgin Atlantic A330-200 cabins
Swiss maintenance provider SR Technics has reconfigured the cabins of four Airbus A330-200s for Virgin Atlantic.
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AW149 helicopter nets crucial export order from Egypt
Leonardo Helicopters appears to have secured a vital export deal for its AW149, with the 9t-class rotorcraft selected by Egypt for a requirement of around 20 aircraft.
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US Army awards five FARA prototype contracts
The US Army awarded five competitors contracts to design, build and test Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) prototypes.
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P&W’s production capacity too pinched for further rate increases
Pratt & Whitney’s production capacity remains too tight to further boost geared turbofan output should demand for Airbus narrowbodies increase amid the 737 Max grounding, says the chief executive of P&W parent United Technologies.
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UTC expects hit from 737 Max grounding but maintains 2019 target
United Technologies (UTC) expects the global grounding of the 737 Max will dent 2019 profits, although the company still expects its aerospace business will meet financial targets amid strong demand for new equipment and aftermarket sales.
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PICTURE: Airbus Helicopters delivers first H215 for China market
Airbus Helicopters has delivered an H215 to China’s State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC), the type’s first operator in the country.
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PICTURES: ANA reveals new A380 interior
All Nippon Airways has revealed the cabin for its new Airbus A380, which will operate exclusively on the Japan-Hawaii route.