All aerospace news – Page 586
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Bombardier looks to China, structures for growth
With its star commercial aircraft still grounded and once-promising partnerships with Russian industry less certain, Bombardier will shift attention to its neglected aerostructures business to drive revenue growth while continuing to attempt to unlock the Chinese market and return the CSeries to flight.
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Swiss and MRO unit lead Lufthansa profits in first half
Strong contributions from MRO unit Lufthansa Technik and Swiss International Air Lines helped Lufthansa overcome challenges elsewhere in the group to improve overall operating profit in the first half.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters launches reduced weight EC145
Airbus Helicopters has quietly launched a new reduced weight variant of its EC145 light-twin aimed at the fire-fighting and aerial work segments.
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NewsBombardier may query P&W on CSeries engine fix
Bombardier may seek more information before accepting Pratt & Whitney's proposed solution to the engine malfunction that has kept the CSeries flight test fleet grounded for two months, executives say.
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NewsFAA proposes S-92 oil pump failure prevention mandate
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to mandate a series of actions that are already recommended by Sikorsky aimed at preventing a main gear box oil pump failure from causing an S-92 helicopter to crash.
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NewsAirbus sees 'soft' market for civil helicopters
Airbus Helicopters took in net orders for 148 rotorcraft in the first half of 2014, a fall of 11% on the same period last year, amid signs of a weaker than expected market for civil helicopters.
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NewsUS Army qualifies AH-64E Apaches for deck landings
The US Army’s Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter has conducted deck landing qualifications on-board the US Navy’s (USN’s) USS Peleliu amphibious assault ship.
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NewsA320neo conversions necessary to handle backlog: Enders
Airbus expects to entertain further conversions of its A320 family to the re-engined A320neo in order to cope with overbooking in the backlog.
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NewsTunisian Black Hawk buy gets initial approval
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved the potential $700 million foreign military sale of 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Tunisia.
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NewsDetails of Ukraine UAV requirement revealed
A contract for leased unmanned air vehicles services in support of the security mission in Ukraine is expected to be awarded within the forthcoming week, an industry source has revealed.
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NewsA350 begins south-east Asian flight tests
Airbus's fifth aircraft in its A350 test fleet, MSN5, has commenced a series of flight tests between Singapore and Hong Kong.
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Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to take over MRO venture Hydrep
Safran Group division Messier-Bugatti-Dowty is to acquire the 50% share in French joint-venture maintenance company Hydrep currently owned by Sabena Technics.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Cessna adds diesel Skyhawk to GA fleet
With 100 low-lead avgas becoming increasingly scarce in Europe and Asia, Cessna has added a new variant of the ubiquitous 172 with a diesel engine.
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FAA proposes $12m fine against Southwest for maintenance lapses
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $12 million fine against Southwest Airlines for violating regulations in three instances related to maintenance work on its Boeing 737s.
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Dublin Aerospace adds A330 base maintenance capability
Dublin Aerospace has gained European Aviation Safety Agency and US Federal Aviation Administration approval for base maintenance on Airbus A330 widebodies.
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China Airlines picks UTC Aerospace for spare parts
Taiwan's China Airlines has chosen UTC Aerospace to provide the carrier spare parts for its Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
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NewsBell targets mid-November for Jet Ranger X first flight
Bell Helicopter is targeting mid-November to perform the maiden sortie of its new 505 Jet Ranger X as activity on the initial flight-test vehicle accelerates.
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NewsAustralian parliament calls for civil UAV assessment
An Australian parliamentary report has called for the use of unmanned air systems in civil applications to be further assessed in order to protect the population from “malicious drone use”.
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India orders more Dhruv helicopters
Hindustan Aeronautics has received approval to manufacture 32 Dhruv Mk III advanced light helicopters, to be divided equally between the Indian navy and Indian coastguard.
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NewsBristow puts first AW189 into service
Bristow Helicopters has performed the first commercial flight with the new AgustaWestland AW189 super-medium helicopter from its UK, Norwich base.