All aerospace news – Page 487
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NewsReport claims small UAV ruling places USA ahead of Europe
A new report has placed the USA ahead of its European counterparts in the introduction of regulations covering the civil use of unmanned air vehicles – a feat for a nation that has long been criticised for holding back the booming industry.
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ANALYSIS: UK aerospace ponders Brexit unknowns
While politicians, citizens and business people digest the shock of the UK’s 23 June referendum vote to leave the EU, one word crops up repeatedly in any attempt to anticipate the implications: uncertainty.
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NewsGeneral Atomics positions itself in flourishing Indian UAV market
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is planning a move into the Indian market with its Predator family of unmanned air vehicles in the wake of diplomatic initiatives that should ease restrictions on the sale of the technology to New Delhi.
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NewsRussian billionaire linked to first H175 VIP variant
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first VIP variant of its super-medium-class H175, but speculation surrounds the identity of the owner.
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FARNBOROUGH: Elbit unveils new jammer for UAVs
A new jamming system from Elbit Systems has been unveiled that will be able to direct threats, such as surface-to-air missiles, away from unmanned air vehicles.
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ANALYSIS: Flight looks through its pages at 100 years of Boeing
We look back through our archives at the pivotal moments in the 100-year history of aerospace’s biggest company, from the early days of aviation to the space programme.
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China's HNA acquires SR Technics
China’s HNA Group is to take over Swiss-based maintenance firm SR Technics, with the acquisition of a majority shareholding from sole owner Mubadala.
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LHT to open warehouses in London and Hong Kong
Maintenance specialist Lufthansa Technik will open a component warehouse at London Heathrow and, later this year, a similar site in Hong Kong.
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing details range-boosting 737-7 redesign
Remaking the smallest version of the 737 Max family to carry more passengers and fly further presents three options: Shrink the larger 737-8, stretch the smaller 737-7 or combine elements of both.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bell, Tata to explore India opportunities
Bell Helicopter and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have entered an agreement to explore opportunities to work together in India’s rotorcraft market.
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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.