All aerospace news – Page 471
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NewsIsrael to acquire more Hermes 900s
The Israeli air force (IAF) is acquiring more unmanned air vehicles with advanced payloads to satisfy the growing demand for their services.
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Brazil to launch WTO dispute against Canada
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry says on 19 December it will launch a formal trade dispute against Canada in the World Trade Organisation over claims of improper financial assistance to Bombardier.
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NewsHybrid power Panther demonstrated in South Korea
Hankuk Carbon of South Korea and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have demonstrated a hybrid version of the latter’s Panther unmanned air vehicle, under a joint venture the two companies signed in 2015.
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NewsGlobal Hawk MS-177 flight test expected in coming days
Northrop Grumman has installed the new UTC MS-177 multi-spectral sensor on-board its RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle, and plans to carry out the maiden flight of the payload in coming days.
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US FAA approves return to service of H225 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has received a boost in its quest to get Super Puma-family helicopters back into the air again, with the US Federal Aviation Administration granting approval for a return to flight.
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NewsAPG unveils two new UAV designs
Advanced Programs Group (APG) has unveiled two new designs of extremely short take-off and landing unmanned air vehicles that it is developing for military and civil customers.
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Bell 525 could find VIP boon amid oil bust
As super-medium helicopter manufacturers face a depressed oil and gas market, Bell Helicopter may find a short term savior for its upcoming 525 Relentless with a burgeoning VIP transport segment.
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Amazon reveals first drone package delivery in UK
Online retailer Amazon has revealed more details of its drone-based delivery service with the first Prime Air package to one of two trial customers now active in the Cambridge area of the UK.
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Leonardo nets orders for 36 AW139 and AW169 helicopters
Leonardo has secured a double win for its helicopter division, netting contracts for a combined 36 units of its AgustaWestland AW139 and AW169 intermediate and medium twins from customers in China and Italy.
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NewsPICTURES: New Gray Eagle variant takes flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has carried out the maiden flight of a production variant of its new extended range MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned air vehicle, which will eventually become the baseline system for the US Army’s aircraft.
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Jetstar 787 engine shutdown caused by known issue
A mid-air engine shutdown aboard a Jetstar Airways Boeing 787-8 aircraft has been attributed to a known issue with the transfer gearbox (TGB) of the General Electric GENx-1B turbofan.
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ANALYSIS: A year in aerospace, the top 11 moments of 2016
2016 saw its share of triumph, tragedy and challenge; we look back over 12 busy months in aerospace.
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Rega renews helicopter fleet with H145 order
Swiss rescue and medevac operator Rega has ordered six Airbus Helicopters H145s medium twins as part of a fleet-renewal programme.
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PICTURE: Boeing starts final assembly of first 787-10
Boeing has started final assembly of the first 787-10 flight test aircraft in North Charleston, South Carolina.
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Flight 1957: Flying the Sud-Est Caravelle
In our 20 December 1957 issue, Flight published the first Caravelle “flight-test” report, by Italian contributor Vico Rosaspesa. Here are some highlights from the article:
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ANALYSIS: How Sud’s Caravelle powered Europe’s airliner charge
Six decades ago, Sud Aviation of Toulouse introduced the world to the short-haul jet concept with its exquisite Caravelle, laying the foundations for Europe’s global export success in the airliner business
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NewsPICTURE: Sea Lion gets airborne for German navy
Germany has kicked off the test and qualification campaign for its first new naval helicopter in almost 40 years, with the debut flight of the NH Industries NH90 Sea Lion.
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Boeing 787 flies with Trent 1000-TEN engine
Boeing has conducted the first flight with a 787 powered by the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-TEN engine, which is also set to be fitted to the first 787-10 test aircraft.
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AirAsia signs component MRO deal for A320neos
Air France IndustriesKLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has partnered with AirAsia to provide component MRO support to the latter’s fleet of Airbus A320neo jets.
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Chile AF signs deal for six S-70i helicopters
Sikorsky will deliver six Polish-made S-70i helicopters through 2018 to the Chilean Air Force after completing three months of contract negotiations.