All aerospace news – Page 485
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ANALYSIS: How Taranis points the way for future air combat
Unmanned combat air systems (UCAS) look all but certain to play a part in future offensive operations, but considerable work remains to be done to demonstrate that such technology – plus concepts of operation and regulations surrounding its use – can be effectively employed in a combat scenario.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bristow confirms Lee-on-Solent as first AW189 SAR site
Lee-on-Solent will be the first of the UK’s new search and rescue bases to receive AgustaWestland AW189 helicopters, following the recent certification of the full icing protection system (FIPS) on the super-medium twin.
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FARNBOROUGH: AW609 certification slips, but test flights to resume shortly
Leonardo’s helicopter division admits the certification timeline for its AW609 civil tiltrotor has slipped slightly as a result of last October's fatal crash involving the second flight-test prototype. However it intends to return the aircraft to flight "in a matter of weeks" and will operate it both airplane and helicopter ...
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FARNBOROUGH: Brimstone 2 hits the spot in Apache testing
MBDA and Boeing completed the first firing of the former's Brimstone 2 air-to-surface missile from an AH-64E attack helicopter in June.
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AFI-KLM E&M secures Thai A350 component MRO deal
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) will provide Thai Airways International component MRO support for its future fleet of Airbus A350-900s.
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus reveals cargo UAV challenge winners
On the third day of Farnborough air show, Airbus Defence & Space chief-executive Dirk Hoke oversaw a ceremony awarding prizes amounting to over $100,000 to the winners of its “Cargo Drone Challenge”.
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FARNBOROUGH: A380 drought duration unclear
Airbus chief executive Fabrice Bregier expects the production rate cut on the A380 programme to last “a few years” but would not put a more specific figure on the period.
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FARNBOROUGH: Falco Evo wins first two customers
Leonardo has won the first two customers for its upgraded Falco Evo unmanned air vehicle, although has yet to finalise contracts with the clients.
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FARNBOROUGH: Yorkshire Air Ambulance takes second H145
Yorkshire Air Ambulance this morning received the second of two Airbus Helicopters H145s as the UK charity modernises its fleet.
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FARNBOROUGH: Rafael and Northrop team to offer Toplite for V-22
Rafael and Northrop Grumman are teaming to offer the former’s Toplite optronic system for the US Marines Corps’ Bell Boeing MV-22 tiltrotor.
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FARNBOROUGH: Honeywell and Safran halt electric taxi project
Honeywell and Safran have pulled the plug on their jointly conceived electric taxiing system, while rival developer WheelTug aims to enter service with its system in 2018.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bristow praises S-92 for UK SAR missions
Bristow Helicopters has recognised the Sikorsky S-92's performance after starting search-and-rescue services with the type last year on behalf of the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
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FARNBOROUGH: China's Haite looks to build international partnerships
Haite Group is looking to establish new partnerships with foreign companies interested in accessing China's burgeoning aerospace market.
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus highlights A350 reliability figures
Airbus has put A350-900 dispatch reliability at 98.5%, and remains confident that it can achieve its delivery target of 50 of the type this year.
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FARNBOROUGH: UTAS highlights new integrated drive generator
UTC Aerospace Systems is using the Farnborough air show to call attention to a new integrated drive generator developed for aircraft including the Embraer 190-E2 and 195-E2.
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FARNBOROUGH: Comac breaks silence on Russian-Chinese widebody
Comac has spoken for the first time about its planned widebody joint venture with Russia's United Aircraft, detailing the size and range of the jet as well as the timeline for the project.
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FARNBOROUGH: Volga-Dnepr deal boosts 747-8 but leaves questions
Boeing brightened the future of the flagship 747-8 programme by confirming a year-old agreement with Volga-Dnepr Group to acquire 20 more freighters over the next six years, although exact terms and scheduling for the deliveries were not released.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Watchkeeper manufacture nears completion as Thales eyes new developments
As the final Thales WK450 Watchkeeper unmanned air vehicle for the British Army enters production, the company is incorporating a series of new capabilities to increase its export appeal.
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus, R-R to jointly house Cathay's A350 parts
Airbus and Rolls-Royce have created an integrated parts availability service for Cathay Pacific's growing Airbus A350 fleet.
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FARNBOROUGH: Mahindra to produce AS565 parts in India
India’s Mahindra Aerostructures will produce airframe parts in Bengaluru for the Airbus Helicopters A565 Panther.