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NewsNorway reconfirms plans to acquire 52 F-35s
Norway's defence ministry has used a strategic defence review to underline its continued commitment to acquiring 52 Lockheed Martin F-35s, as well as outlining plans to acquire different types of manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft.
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Airbus Helicopters positive despite sluggish rotorcraft market
Despite the subdued market for new helicopters – particularly in the oil and gas segment – Airbus Helicopters remains confident that it can end the year in positive territory.
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Airbus Helicopters hopeful Japan will reverse UH-X decision
Airbus Helicopters remains confident that it can persuade Japan’s defence ministry to reconsider its decision to select a combined Bell Helicopter/Fuji Heavy Industries bid for its UH-X contest over the European manufacturer’s own clean-sheet proposal.
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Air Mediterranee partners AJW for component support
French charter carrier Air Mediterranee has contracted AJ Walter Aviation to maintain components for seven Airbus A321s.
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News'Protector' UAV fleet to replace RAF Reapers
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has introduced a “Protector” programme, which will seek to replace the Royal Air Force’s 10-strong General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicle fleet.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Predator training demand continues in New Mexico
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator unmanned air vehicles are the backbone of the US Air Force unmanned surveillance fleet, and their use in multiple theatres demands a robust training schedule.
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MRO MidAir seeks liquidation amid Transaero troubles
MRO Provider MidAir USA filed court documents in early September seeking to liquidate its business, a development that came as one of the company's largest airline customers faced mounting financial challenges.
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NewsPiaggio confident of securing second P.1HH customer by Farnborough
Piaggio Aerospace is committed to securing a second European customer for its P.1HH HammerHead unmanned air vehicle by July’s Farnborough air show, following launch customer Italy’s commitment earlier this year to purchase six aircraft and three ground stations, for delivery in 2016.
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ANALYSIS: Royal Navy opens doors for UAV ops discussions
In an effort to progress in its understanding of unmanned air vehicle operations, the Royal Navy held a maritime unmanned air systems awareness conference at RNAS Culdrose – home of the 700 Xperimental (700X) naval air squadron that operates the Insitu ScanEagle UAV – on 24 and 25 September.
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NewsNorthrop receives $3.2bn to support USAF Global Hawk
The US Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $3.2 billion contract to sustain and modernise all variants of the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle.
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Second MD902 to assist London's Air Ambulance
London’s Air Ambulance has confirmed its purchase of a second helicopter to support its emergency medical services (EMS) work from next year.
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NewsScanEagle to be delivered to Cameroon, Kenya and Pakistan
Insitu has received three export contracts for its ScanEagle unmanned air vehicle that will see it deliver the system to Cameroon, Kenya and Pakistan.
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AgustaWestland cool on development of 10.5t helicopter
AgustaWestland has dismissed the likelihood of an imminent launch of a new 10.5t-class helicopter despite previous indications from its parent company that such a move would be a strategic priority.
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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.