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NewsMarenco eyes light twin as SH09 successor
Marenco Swisshelicopter is contemplating a twin-engined successor to its developmental SKYe SH09 light single, even as it works towards restarting flight tests of the clean-sheet rotorcraft.
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Italian carrier Neos to fit Lufthansa Systems IFE system on 767s
Italian leisure carrier Neos is equipping its Boeing 767s with Lufthansa Systems' BoardConnect in-flight entertainment system.
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NewsV-280 fuselage delivery highlights focus on cost
Spirit AeroSystems rolled out the first fuselage for the Bell Helicopter V-280 tiltrotor demonstrator on 22 September, revealing much about how the team hopes to make tiltrotor technology affordable for widespread military application.
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Air France-KLM evaluates MRO venture with Thai Airways
Air France-KLM's MRO arm has confirmed it is in discussions with Thai Airways on "potential collaboration".
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ExpressJet signs component repair deal with Airinmar
British company Airinmar will manage component repairs for US regional carrier ExpressJet Airlines under the terms of a new three-year agreement, Airinmar announces in a media release.
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NewsBell confident on further 525 performance boost
Bell Helicopter is making rapid progress on the flight-test programme for its developmental 525 Relentless, and has already flown the rotorcraft with its fly-by-wire controls fully engaged.
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Inmarsat partners Deutsche Telekom for in-flight broadband
Inmarsat is to co-operate with Deutsche Telekom to provide broadband access on commercial aircraft in European airspace through a combination of satellite connectivity and a ground-based mobile phone network – with Lufthansa Group in line to trial the system.
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Al Jaber Aviation plans move into MRO
Al Jaber Aviation (AJA) is the latest Gulf operator to plan a move into MRO as it strives to broaden its offering beyond the highly competitive business-jet charter market.
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NewsDSEI: Plextek develops new tech for UK urban UAV ops
Plextek Consulting is well under way in its work for the UK government to develop a number of technologies that will allow unmanned aerial vehicles to operate in urban environments.
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NewsY'all keep flying! Top 10 southeast US aerospace plants
As Airbus turns the crank to start A320 assembly at its new plant in Mobile, Alabama, we thought we’d take a look at where the plant stands in the pecking order of aerospace factories in one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace regions – the southeast USA.
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NewsAirbus developing short-field enhancement for A320neo
Airbus is developing a modification for the A320neo which will increase the performance of the type on short runways.
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NewsDSEI: Brimstone goes green for Apache integration
The British Army’s need for a future attack helicopter weapon system has led MBDA to begin promoting a potential candidate derived from its 50kg (110lb) Brimstone air-to-surface missile.
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ANALYSIS: Embraer revamps assembly process on first E2 jet
A well-practised industrial choreography is being repeated this autumn within Embraer’s E-Jet manufacturing base in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil.
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NewsAirbus confirms ongoing A320 cost reduction effort
Airbus confirms the company is in the midst of a campaign to slash supply chain costs on the A320 programme that one supplier compares to Boeing’s “partnership for success” (PFS) effort.
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NewsDSEI: UK's Desert Hawks receive upgrade to bring into core fleet
Lockheed Martin has delivered an upgrade to the British Army's inventory of Desert Hawk hand-launched unmanned air vehicles, taking it to the 3.1 standard. The manufacturer is also engaged in a six-year support contract for the type.
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NewsDSEI: AW159 South Korea delivery due this year
AgustaWestland is on track to deliver its first batch of AW159 maritime helicopters to South Korea later this year, as its Wildcat continues to gain operational experience with the UK’s armed forces.
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NewsEmbraer sees 20-year demand for 1,020 new aircraft in China
Embraer is forecasting demand for 1,020 new aircraft from China in the 70- to 130-seat category over the next 20 years.
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NewsDSEI: Thales introduces new Watchkeeper concept for export
Thales has introduced a new concept – the WK X – to sell its Watchkeeper unmanned air vehicle to export markets.
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NewsBristow still waiting on AW189 SAR introduction
Bristow Helicopters has confirmed that a further pair of AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twins will be employed on the UK’s privatised search and rescue contract from next month.
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NewsMubadala takes full ownership of Piaggio Aerospace
Seventeen years after heading a consortium that rescued Piaggio Aerospace from bankruptcy, Piero Ferrari has ended his financial links with the Italian aircraft maker.