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Amedeo sees potential for A380 cargo conversions
A380 leasing specialist Amedeo believes an A380 passenger-to-freighter [PTF] conversion could be developed a decade from now, and it may use an internal lift system for loading containers to each deck rather than conventional maindeck doors.
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Air France-KLM’s MRO arm wins more work from Air Cote d’Ivoire
Air Cote d’Ivoire has extended its Airbus A319 MRO contract with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance.
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NewsRe-launched Eastern Air Lines orders up to 20 737s
Miami-based start-up Eastern Air Lines Group has signed an “initial” order for 10 Boeing 737-800s and with purchase rights for 10 more 737 Max 8 in a deal with potential combined value of $1.95 billion at list prices.
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NewsAUVSI: Researchers look for MQ-8C performance boost
Studies are underway to further enhance the at-sea performance of the US Navy’s Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout.
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NewsAUVSI: Sikorsky eyes new applications for Matrix technology
Sikorsky is continuing its test and evaluation activities under the Matrix programme using its SARA S-76B demonstrator as the helicopter manufacturer looks for further commercial applications of its unmanned technology.
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NewsAUVSI: US Navy gives due regard to Triton radar upgrade
The US Navy is developing specifications for a due regard radar that could replace the system dropped from the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton last year, says Capt Jim Hoke.
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Study to examine use of large UAVs in Australian airspace
Northrop Grumman and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) are working together to study the operation of unmanned air vehicles in Australian airspace. The focus of the study will be on aircraft the size of “small commercial jets”, says Northrop.
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AUVSI: AeroVironment pushes UAVs into new markets
After a decade of rapid growth fuelled by war spending, AeroVironment is busy creating markets for new applications of a portfolio of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) spanning from hand-launched models to atmospheric satellites.
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AUVSI: Police find new roles for small UAVs
A two-year experiment by a North Dakota police agency has identified several key roles for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) to play in routine law enforcement operations.
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AUVSI: Exelis unveils wide area sensor for UAV market
Exelis has launched a new wide-area, persistent surveillance system for commercial and military unmanned air vehicles (UAV) – the CorvusEye 1500.
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AUVSI: Lockheed moves on small UAV market with Vector Hawk
Lockheed Martin has unveiled its new Vector Hawk small unmanned air vehicle (UAV), a system with a 4lb gross takeoff weight that can be configured into fixed wing, vertical takeoff and landing and tiltrotor operations.
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NewsAUVSI: Sikorsky launches new unmanned UH-60 research effort
Sikorsky has launched a second research programme using one of two optionally piloted UH-60M Black Hawks developed under the US Army’s previous MURAL initiative.
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AUVSI: US military envisions broader joint UAV operations
US military officials have reiterated the necessity of working with industry to develop affordable and effective unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) - including systems that can promote joint operations between the services.
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NewsAUVSI: Navy’s UCLASS requirements trickle out
A US Navy official provided a glimpse on 13 May into the service’s requirements for its unmanned carrier launched airborne surveillance and strike (UCLASS) programme.
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AUVSI: Flutter tests near for Lockheed's X-56A
Lockheed Martin is hoping to start tests later this year of new anti-flutter technology on board its X-56A unmanned air vehicle (UAV).
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AUVSI: FAA considering exemptions to allow 'low-risk" UAV flights
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is working towards approving exemptions for “low risk” flights of unmanned aircraft.
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NewsAUVSI: Sikorsky to create autonomous Black Hawk
Having already controlled a flying UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter remotely by a pilot on the ground, Sikorsky will now sever the wireless tether and demonstrate a fully autonomous version of the medium-twin.
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AUVSI: US lawmakers voice impatience on pace of UAS regulation
For AUVSI attendees impatient with the pace of access by unmanned air vehicles in the national airspace, two US lawmakers in key posts overseeing the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had encouraging words, but little good news, in the opening session yesterday.
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NewsAUVSI: Quebec's CGQ buys Responder UAV
CGQ, a nonprofit geospatial organization in Quebec, has purchased a Responder unmanned air vehicle (UAV) and a portable ground control system from ING Robotic Aviation.