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DUBAI: Airbus Helicopters speeds progress on H160
Airbus Helicopters has taken its in-development H160 twin-engined helicopter to a speed of 176kt (202km/h) during flight tests, and believes a never-exceed speed (Vne) of 180kt should be achievable.
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DUBAI: Case for A380 is 'inevitable' – Leahy
Airbus has underlined its faith in the A380, despite slower-than-desired activity and an absence of sales for the type so far this year.
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NewsUSAF QF-4s set for 2017 out of service date
The US Air Force expects to cease carrying out test support using its 22-strong fleet of BAE Systems QF-4 Phantom aerial targets in January 2017, followed by a complete out of service date in the middle of that year.
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DUBAI: Qatar Airways chief hails 787 despite early issues
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker declared the Boeing 787 to be a "game changer" as the carrier took delivery of its 25th example in a ceremony held today at the Dubai air show, where the aircraft is on static display.
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DUBAI: AgustaWestland restates commitment to AW609 tiltrotor
With AgustaWestland presenting its full family of medium-class helicopters at Dubai, the one notable, although not unexpected, absence from its static display is the AW609 civil tiltrotor.
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NewsTim Peake displays the 'Right Stuff' for astronauts in 2015
When Tim Peake blasts off for the International Space Station on 15 December, the first British astronaut since Helen Sharman in 1991 will be flying more flags than just the Union Jack. Aviators of all nations will see, roaring to orbit, affirmation of their very own version of the "Right ...
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DUBAI: SuperJet confirms March delivery and winglets for CityJet
Irish regional airline CityJet plans to take delivery of the first 98-seat Sukhoi Superjet in March 2016, and a retrofitable winglet upgrade will be available by the end of 2017 as part of the sales agreement.
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DUBAI: Tekever to open new office in UAE
Tekever is to broaden its activities in the Middle East region, with a new office due to be opened in Dubai within the next few months.
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DUBAI: Bell validates speed prediction for 525 Relentless
Bell Helicopter is making continued progress with its developmental 525 Relentless rotorcraft, having now reached its predicted not-to-exceed speed (Vne) of 165kt (305km/h).
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DUBAI: NorthStar to work on armed Bell 429
Abu Dhabi-based NorthStar Aviation is to work with airframe manufacturer Bell Helicopter to develop an armed variant of the latter’s 429 medium twin.
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DUBAI: Boeing drops 'X' from stretched 777 designation
Boeing has formally dropped the ‘X’ suffix from its individual stretched 777 variants, although it will retain it for the overall family.
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DUBAI: Stretched A350-1000 must not be 'me too' project – Leahy
Airbus is closely examining the potential market for a larger version of the A350-1000, but wants to avoid distancing itself from the core A350 market.
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DUBAI: RAAF still seeking armed, long-range UAV
Australia still hopes to acquire an armed, long-range unmanned air vehicle in a similar class to the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper, but moving forward with a “recommended project” depends on outcome of a pending force structure review.
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DUBAI: A350 stops at air show during Middle Eastern tour
Two Airbus A350s will be present at the Dubai air show, a Qatar Airways aircraft complementing the airframer’s MSN2 which will conduct the flying display.
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DUBAI: A330neo to have A350's characteristic mask
Airbus is to adopt the distinctive black cockpit ‘mask’ design on its re-engined A330neo, following its introduction on the A350.
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Textron works to arm latest Shadow UAV variants
Textron is determined to arm its “Version 2” and next-generation “Mark 2” Shadow tactical unmanned aircraft with its lightweight Fury weapons even without serious interest from the US Army, which is more keen to diversify the weaponry available on its General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-1C Gray Eagles.
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ANALYSIS: Gulf wrestles with ATM conundrum
The Gulf’s airports may be growing fast but, as traffic to and from the region increases, its skies are becoming increasingly congested and difficult to manage. Seeking a solution to this problem has long been an issue for governments wary of letting go control of their national airspace.
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Airbus edges closer to A350 delivery target
Airbus edged closer to its full-year target of 15 A350-900 deliveries by handing over four of the type during October, bringing the total to nine.
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MRJ progresses towards first flight next week
Mitsubishi Aircraft says it has simulated various scenarios on its engineering flight simulator in preparation for the MRJ regional jet’s maiden sortie, and that results thus far have proved promising.
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NewsBritish Antarctic Survey looks towards whole fleet modernisation
The British Antarctic Survey is in the process of updating its scientific research fleet, including the addition of an unmanned air vehicle and cockpit and sensing upgrades to its manned aircraft.