All aerospace news – Page 526
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Will Boeing's next aircraft be an oval or a circle?
With speculation continuing about Boeing's plans for its future aircraft development programme, two reports now predict that the airframer's next clean-sheet design will feature the aviation novelty of an oval fuselage cross-section.
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India finalises Apache, Chinook order
India has finalised its long-planned contract to acquire new attack and transport helicopters from the USA, with Boeing to deliver a combined 37 aircraft under the programme.
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Airbus flies second Leap-powered A320neo
Airbus has introduced the second CFM International Leap-powered A320neo into the type’s flight-test campaign.
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NewsDucted fan-powered concept raises $10 million online
A Denver-based start-up has raised $10 million in equity “crowdfunding” to help develop a ducted-fan powered, fixed-wing business aircraft called the TriFan 600.
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Honeywell to propose engine upgrade for LUH-72
Honeywell plans to offer the HTS900 engine to Airbus for a potential requirement to re-engine the LUH-72 Lakota, company executives says.
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US Army begins competition for T700 engine replacement
The US Army has launched a long-awaited search for an improved engine design for nearly 3,000 medium-twin helicopters, with potentially a surprise bidder waiting in the wings.
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Russian Helicopters plans "ultra-light" rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters has revealed ambitions to develop what it describes as an “ultra-light” rotorcraft to address a gap in its range.
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Israel hones joint skills with Greek air force
The Israeli and Greek air forces have, in recent weeks, performed a big joint exercise.
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NewsUK ASTRAEA programme denied further government funding
The UK government has rejected the most recent funding request from a consortium of British companies that have been seeking to develop the necessary regulations and technology to incorporate unmanned air vehicles into national airspace.
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NewsSagem signs teaming agreement to offer Patroller UAV to Egypt
Sagem has teamed up with AOI-Aircraft Factory to offer its Patroller unmanned air vehicle to the Egyptian armed forces.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How London's Air Ambulance makes a difference
The view is commanding, despite the heavy rain which lashes the helipad on a cold September morning. Some 280ft above the entrance to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, this is the perfect launch point for an aircraft which is tasked with saving lives among the capital’s more than 10 ...
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Opinion
OPINION: Developing Swiss precision
Just 35 miles – and several mountains – separate the small Swiss towns of Pfäffikon and Stans.
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NewsMC-21 stabiliser set for initial test stage
Russian manufacturer Aviastar is preparing to send its first Irkut MC-21 horizontal stabiliser to Moscow for initial static tests.
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Airbus begins assembly of A350-1000 front fuselage
Airbus’ internal suppliers have delivered two major components that form the front fuselage of the first A350-1000 to equipping centres.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: US carriers urged to prepare ahead of fleet upgrades
Major fleet changes planned by US airlines for the coming years could create operational headaches as new types are integrated and existing aircraft undergo cabin modifications, warns an industry consultant.
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Turbomeca eyes flight tests of 'engine sleep mode'
Test flights of a new system allowing twin-engined helicopters to operate using just one powerplant, as a fuel-saving measure, could take place within months, according to French turboshaft manufacturer Turbomeca.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Helicopter market in flux as low oil prices take their toll
It is a curious time for helicopter manufacturers. While product development and improvement continues at the majority – a rough reckoning suggests that there are at least five Western clean-sheet programmes under way at the big three airframers – the industry is undeniably suffering a downturn.
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NewsROTOR POWER: Top 10 civil turbine helicopter types
On the eve of this year’s Helitech exhibition in London, we dive into Flightglobal’s Ascend Fleets database for a look at the most popular civil turbine types flying
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NewsNew maritime capability developed for MQ-9
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has introduced a new sonobuoy capability for its MQ-9 Guardian maritime unmanned air vehicle which, alongside a number of other developing technologies, could make it a contender to help fill the UK’s maritime patrol gap.
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Boeing evaluating out-of-autoclave composites
Boeing’s next innovation in composites could render autoclaves obsolete, says Boeing chairman Jim McNerney.