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Bombardier details five-year CSeries ramp-up
Bombardier has revealed plans to deliver 255-315 CSeries aircraft over a five-year ramp-up beginning in 2016, with the programme turning cash positive on a unit basis early in 2020.
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NewsSpain reveals plans for armed MQ-9
Spain has confirmed that it will eventually try to weaponise its future fleet of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicles, although the immediate priority is to bring the surveillance-only variant into operation.
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Chinese firm to receive four Ka-32 fire-fighting helicopters
China’s Jiangsu Baoli International Investment will take delivery of four Kamov Ka-32A11BC fire fighting helicopters in 2016-2017.
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NewsSDSR provides surge for UK airborne capabilities
The UK has revealed a commitment to a new maritime patrol aircraft plus a number of life extensions for ongoing aerial capabilities in its highly anticipated and newly-released Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR).
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NewsArgentina seeks four Bell Helicopter 412EPs
Argentina’s request for four Bell Helicopter 412EP utility rotorcraft has been approved by the US state department, according to a government notification.
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NewsUK MAA seeks to allow commercial UAV ops by military personnel
The UK’s Military Aviation Authority is seeking to allow readily-available commercial unmanned air vehicles to be operated by military personnel, as a lack of aviation experience currently prohibits them from doing so.
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NewsDanish army seeking Puma UAV certification for overseas flight
The Royal Danish Army is looking to acquire an airworthiness certificate for its AeroVironment Puma AE unmanned air vehicle, as it is currently limited to the overseas joint exercises and operations that it can be deployed in support of.
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Air Berlin's MRO plan for Munich unaffected by Etihad initiative
Air Berlin insists it will continue base-maintenance operations in Munich despite shareholder Etihad Airways' plans to establish a specialist facility for such checks in a low-cost location in eastern Europe.
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Airbus chief: 2022 too early for A380neo debut
A week after his chief salesman predicted an A380neo could enter service by 2022, Airbus chief executive Fabrice Bregier has said seven years is “too early”.
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IAG directs more landing-gear MRO to Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
IAG has expanded its landing-gear maintenance partnership with the equipment's manufacturer Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to cover the airline group's entire Airbus A320-family fleet.
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Wizz agrees Budapest MRO pact with Lufthansa Technik
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air has agreed a line-maintenance pact with Lufthansa Technik Budapest covering Airbus A320s stationed at the Hungarian capital.
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NewsStart-up ArcadiaSky creates marketplace for commercial UAV hire
A start-up in Melbourne is seeking to connect commercial unmanned air vehicle operators with those requiring aerial services and simplify the use of these systems for an increasing number of applications.
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FL Technics develops engine service for legacy aircraft operators
Lithuanian maintenance provider FL Technics is targeting operators of Boeing 737 Classics and Bombardier CRJ100/200 regional jets with a dedicated engine management service.
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NBAA: UAVs find their place in business aviation
Small unmanned aircraft are finding a place for themselves within the general aviation community, even though pilots and UAS operators often butt heads over safety and regulatory concerns.
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NewsFAA approves Lockheed airship certification plan
The US Federal Aviation Administration has approved a certification plan developed by Lockheed Martin to facilitate the introduction of hybrid airships into routine cargo-carrying operations.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters to revive Romanian aircraft manufacturing
Romania's aircraft manufacturing industry, dormant since 2004, is being revived by Airbus Helicopters, which is to begin production of its legacy Super Puma models at a new facility near Brasov.
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Magnetic MRO gains FAA approval
Estonian maintenance specialist Magnetic MRO has been granted US Federal Aviation Administration certification to add to European Part 145 approval.
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NBAA: Sabreliner plans avionics upgrades for Citation Vs
A fleet of ageing Cessna Citation Vs and two derivatives can soon be revitalised with Bendix King’s Aerovue avionics suite, thanks to a new relationship with completion and manufacturing specialist Sabreliner.
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GMF signs maintenance deals with three airlines
GMF AeroAsia has secured additional maintenance agreements from Service Air, as well as Iran Aseman Airlines and Meraj Air at the recent Dubai air show.
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NewsSoftware regulation challenges UCAV proliferation control
The introduction of international laws for a future generation of unmanned combat air vehicles hinges on the regulation of software, which can effectively be used to turn a regular aerial system into an autonomous weapon.