All aerospace news – Page 561
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AERO INDIA: Rivals line up for new VVIP helicopter contest
Sikorsky will pitch its S-92 in the eventual re-tendering of India's requirement for VVIP transport helicopters.
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Airbus Helicopters drops PW210 engine on 'repositioned' X4
On the eve of the officially unveiling of its new X4 medium-class rotorcraft, Airbus Helicopters has sensationally ditched one of the two engine suppliers on the programme and hinted at a heavier aircraft than previously thought.
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NewsUK extends Chinook support deal with Boeing
Boeing has secured a £450 million ($694 million) extension to its long-standing through-life customer support contract for the Royal Air Force’s CH-47 transport helicopters.
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US opens door to armed UAS exports
The US government has opened the door to exporting armed unmanned air systems (UAS) to foreign governments in new policy announced by the State Department on 17 February.
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FAA opens debate on small UAS with proposed rule
A small unmanned air systems(UAS) could perform commercial flights in most US airspace at up to 500ft in daylight as long as it remains within eyesight of an observer or an operator who has passed an aeronautical knowledge test.
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NewsIndia to develop indigenous variant of AeroVironment UAVs
India is to begin manufacturing an indigenous derivative of AeroVironment’s family of small unmanned air systems, dubbed the ‘Cheel’.
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NewsPredator XP carries out 40h endurance flight
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Predator XP unmanned air vehicle has carried out its first long-endurance flight, achieving a record 40h non-stop flight.
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Aeronautics discusses OPV options with European nation
Israeli company Aeronautics Defense Systems has revealed that it is in the first stages of negotiations with an undisclosed European country that is interested in acquiring an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV).
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NewsIndian army Dhruv crash kills crew
The two-person crew of an Indian army Hindustan Aeronautics Dhruv advanced light helicopter were killed when their aircraft crashed in the Ganderbal district north of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on 11 February.
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NewsRolls-Royce predicts dip in civil aerospace profits
Rolls-Royce is forecasting lower pre-tax profits in its civil aerospace division for 2015, as volume growth is offset by adverse effects such as launch pricing.
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NewsBombardier chief steps down, divestitures possible
A reshuffled leadership team has outlined a three-point plan for shoring up Bombardier’s finances as CSeries development continues, and has opened the door to selling more of the company’s businesses.
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NewsHAV receives UK funding to bring airship back to flight
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has received additional funding from the UK government to further develop its Airlander hybrid airship, as it move towards an anticipated return to flight.
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NewsIsraeli Black Hawk crews hone flying tactics
The Israeli air force’s Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk pilots are using special flying techniques aimed at increasing their survivability in low-intensity conflicts.
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Boeing takes back nacelle work to North Charleston
Boeing has expanded its operations in North Charleston, South Carolina, and brought more work in-house previously performed by a supplier.
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Boeing rejects business case for 757 re-engining
Boeing vice-president Randy Tinseth says the company has studied reviving and re-engining the 757 “a couple” of times, but concluded that the economics do not make sense.
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NewsExport restrictions limit Predator potential
Following requested purchases of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Predator/Reaper-series unmanned air vehicles by France and the Netherlands in recent weeks, the USA’s backing of an export licence for India but a rejection for Jordan have raised questions over how much potential the UAVs really have outside of NATO.
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NewsIAI, Alpha team for Indian UAS opportunity
Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a teaming agreement with India's Alpha Design Technologies, under which the partners will market and produce mini-unmanned air systems including the former's Bird-Eye 400 and 650 for Indian customers.
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KLM starts GEnx engine maintenance
KLM's engine shop has started maintaining General Electric GEnx powerplants ahead of the planned first Boeing 787 delivery to Air France-KLM later this year.
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Ameco wins engine PBH contract for Shanghai Airlines 767s
Ameco Beijing has signed an engine power-by-the-hour contract with Shanghai Airlines to provide MRO services for 14 Pratt & Whitney PW4000 powerplants from six Boeing 767 aircraft, of which two are spares.
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Bombardier selects GMR for Q400 servicing in India
Bombardier has selected GMR Aero Technic Limited as an Authorised Service Facility (ASF) for its Bombardier Q400 turboprops in India and the region.