All aerospace news – Page 633
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Competency-based training could make FSTD choice more flexible
Proposals are emerging suggesting the aviation industry adopt a less prescriptive approach to the use of flight simulation training devices (FSTD), despite...
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China launches fifth human spaceflight
China has successfully launched its fifth human spaceflight mission, Shenzhou 10, carrying a crew of three into low Earth orbit (LEO). The 11 June...
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NewsX3 breaks helicopter speed record
Eurocopter is claiming a pair of unofficial helicopter speed records following the latest test flights of its X3 compound rotorcraft at the beginning of...
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Airbus pitches higher seat-counts on A380
Airbus is pushing denser configurations and higher payload capabilities of the A380 as it tries to jump-start sales following a weak performance last year. The...
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NewsAgustaWestland AW609 certification slips to 2017
Certification of the AgustaWestland AW609 tiltrotor has slipped to 2017 as the Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer wrestles with an ambitious development...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Where next for freighter markets?
Rob Morris, a senior analyst with Flightglobal advisory service Ascend, discusses the implications of continuing weakness in the air freight market For...
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NewsSingapore opts for Trent 1000 on 50 787s
Singapore Airlines is to fit Rolls-Royce Trent 1000s to the airline's new Boeing 787-10X aircraft, after the carrier disclosed a conditional order for 30...
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Heavy fuel plan for Heron UAS
Israel Aerospace Industries plans to adapt its Heron unmanned air vehicle to fly with heavy fuel, says Shaul Shahar, manager of the company's Malat division. "Heavy...
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NewsLockheed Martin Orion capsule completes structural testing
Lockheed Martin's Orion spacecraft has finished structural testing and is structurally prepared for its first launch in September, 2014. The capsule...
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NewsPICTURES: Airbus pilots outline likely A350 initial test regime
Airbus has outlined the initial test regime likely to be flown by the A350-900 when it performs its maiden flight from Toulouse. Configured at a medium...
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NewsPARIS: European Space Agency's busy year looks forward and very far back
ESA is in the middle of one of its busiest years, with missions to study galaxies, moons and magnetic fields
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BA and Bangkok Airways sign codeshare agreement
British Airways and Bangkok Airways will begin codesharing from 11 June. The Oneworld alliance member will place its code on Bangkok Airways-operated...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: A350-1000 challenges Japan's loyalty to Boeing
Japan's two dominant carriers have indicated they might consider the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, but for the new widebody to win Japanese sales it will need...
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NewsAriane 5 launches European supply capsule
An Ariane 5 ES has successfully launched Automated Transfer Vehicle 4 (ATV 4) to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). The 5 June launch...
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NewsEurocopter reveals more detail on EC225 fixes
Eurocopter has released further details of its planned fix for the problems bedevilling the EC225, which led to an estimated two-thirds of the global Super...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: IATA sees airline actions driving improved returns
If the mood was not exactly jubilant in Cape Town, there was certainly a feeling that for all the economic challenges thrown their way, airlines are faring...
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Aigle Azur selects SR Technics for line maintenance
Swiss MRO provider SR Technics is to form a line maintenance joint venture with French carrier Aigle Azur. The Zurich-based division of Abu Dhabi's...
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NewsJetstar prepares to receive first 787 in September
Low-cost carrier, Jetstar, is gearing up for the arrival of the Boeing 787 that will join its fleet in September. It will start commercial services with...
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NewsIFC finalises CSeries order in ‘landmark’ deal
Russian lessor Ilyushin Finance (IFC) has finalised a nearly two-year-old agreement to acquire 32 Bombardier CSeries jets with options for 10 more. The...
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Liquid hydrogen extends fuel cell-powered UAV to 48h aloft
A team from the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is claiming an electric-powered unmanned air vehicle endurance breakthrough by keeping its "Ion Tiger"...