All aerospace news – Page 537
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NewsJordan acquires ex-Israeli Cobra attack helicopters
Israel has transferred 16 Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters to Jordan to assist its air force in the fight against Islamic State militants, US sources have confirmed.
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NewsUSAF and Northrop sign Global Hawk payload adaptor deal
Northrop Grumman expects to start demonstrating its Global Hawk universal payload adaptor with various sensors carried by the Lockheed Martin U-2 after signing a cooperative research and development agreement with the US Air Force last week.
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NewsPLUTO FLYBY: A young person's view on the mission
If anyone wonders why NASA sends spacecraft to the end of the solar system, they should ask a young person – which is what we did.
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NewsCFM delivers first Leap-1C to Comac
CFM International has delivered the first Leap-1C engine to Comac for its in-development C919 narrowbody programme.
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NewsBoeing upbeat despite KC-46 failings as Muilenburg takes the helm
Boeing president and chief executive Dennis Muilenburg did not mask his disappointment in KC-46 tanker blemishing what would have otherwise been a stellar performance by the company in the second quarter, both from the defence and commercial portfolios.
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NewsUTC expects A320neo to enter service in December
United Technologies expects entry into service of the Airbus A320neo to take place in December, following the technical delay affecting Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine testing.
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EGAT signs five-year MRO deal with Nippon Cargo Airlines
Taiwanese MRO Evergreen Aviation Technologies (EGAT) has signed a five-year deal with Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) to provide heavy maintenance for its Boeing 747-400Fs.
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NewsLeap-powered A320neo resumes tests after upgrade
Airbus has resumed testing of the CFM International Leap-powered A320neo, after a break to upgrade the powerplants and on-board equipment.
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NewsFirst US-built H125 helicopter finds customer
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will later this year take delivery of the first H125 to be produced on Airbus Helicopters’ assembly line in Columbus, Mississippi.
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NewsLockheed Martin takes the plunge with $9bn Sikorsky deal
Lockheed Martin will transform into a major supplier of civil and military helicopters following its announcement today that it will acquire Sikorsky from United Technologies for $9 billion.
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AgustaWestland restructures HeliVert ownership
AgustaWestland is to restructure the ownership of its Russian joint venture HeliVert, with Moscow-based oil firm Rosneft taking a 30% stake in the business, formerly a 50-50 tie-up with Russian Helicopters.
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NewsTurbomeca targets 70% market share on H135
French rotorcraft engine manufacturer Turbomeca believes its Arrius 2B2+ powerplant is poised to aggressively take market share from rival Pratt & Whitney’s PW206B2 turboshaft on the Airbus Helicopters H135.
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NewsRIAT: UK’s Seedcorn MPA project renewed for a further three years
The UK has renewed its Seedcorn maritime patrol project that sees it integrated with allied forces for another three years, maintaining the capability it lost with the cancelled BAE Systems Nimrod MRA4 until a replacement is sought.
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NewsBoeing and Tata agree to jointly develop UAVs
Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have signed an agreement to jointly develop unmanned air vehicles, building on previous deals between the two to develop components together for the former’s rotorcraft.
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NewsEASA certificates new AgustaWestland AW169
AgustaWestland has finally gained approval for its new AW169 light-twin helicopter – over six months later than planned – paving the way for the airframer to start customer deliveries
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NewsPLUTO FLYBY: What wonders, what good value
‘Tis a long list of wonders, this week’s close encounter with Pluto.
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NewsComac takes delivery of wing-body fairing for C919
Comac has taken delivery of the wing-body fairing section that will be installed on its first C919 flight test aircraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: AgustaWestland outlines future of Yeovil factory
Despite its proud aeronautical heritage, the UK has only one aircraft manufacturer that has been in continuous production for 100 years.
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NewsRolls-Royce venture to back UltraFan turbine research
Rolls-Royce is engaging with its joint venture ITP to carry out intermediate-pressure turbine research for its UltraFan high-bypass engine programme.
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NewsJapan becomes first V-22 export customer
Japan is now officially set to become the first foreign operator of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey after signing a $332 million contract for five of the tiltrotor aircraft.