All aerospace news – Page 645
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NewsIN FOCUS: A smarter way to stay in touch
As wi-fi installations surge in popularity, more and more airlines are also bringing in cellular services to satisfy passengers' desire to use their smartphones in flight
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Tokyo Fire Department orders second EC225
The Tokyo Fire Department has ordered a second Eurocopter EC225 helicopter, which will be delivered in 2013.
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Bristow preparing for smooth transition to its UK search and rescue operation
Bristow Helicopters is now beginning a two-year "work-up period" ahead of its gradual transition to performing all the UK's search and rescue activity from 2015 following its victory in the country's Long SAR contest last month.
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NewsStorm ice suspected in Etihad A340 cruise incident
Pilots of an Etihad Airways Airbus A340-600 diverted to Singapore after a sudden encounter with turbulent weather during cruise generated unreliable airspeed...
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Sikorsky sells two S-76Ds to Indonesian charter firm
Sikorsky has entered a deal to sell two S-76D helicopters to Indonesian charter firm Travira Air.
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ANALYSIS: American and US Airways prepare to merge maintenance
Now that American Airlines and US Airways have received a bankruptcy court's approval to go forward with a merger to create the world's largest airline,...
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National Research Council Canada to develop new cabin simulator
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is working to build a cabin simulator in Ottawa over the next two years, it says. The new facility will...
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NewsCastor 30XL fires for first time
ATK has static-fired the first Castor 30XL solid rocket motor at the US Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The...
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JetBlue aims for first wi-fi flight in mid-2013
New York-based JetBlue aims to conduct its first Ka-band wi-fi equipped revenue flight around mid-2013. "We are hopeful it will be mid-year... during...
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NewsIN FOCUS: The ISS - Earth's outpost at the edge of space
Founded after the Cold War, the International Space Station brought former fierce rivals the USA and Russia together in the quest for joint triumph in a new arena
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Evergreen Apple plans to create branded FBO chain in Africa
Business aviation services company Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN) plans to build a branded fixed-base operations (FBO) chain across Africa within the next seven years, and has identified 18 strategic cities in which to establish its new facilities.
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MTU opens warehouse at Hannover MRO site
German engine specialist MTU has opened a spare part warehouse at its overhaul shop in Hannover. The newly built 7,500m² (80,700ft²) facility will...
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NewsStratolaunch marches forward
Stratolaunch is making steady progress on its satellite-launching aircraft design, and intends to reach major milestones "in the summer timeframe," according...
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NewsAmerican-US Airways merger receives court approval
The bankruptcy court has approved the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways without a controversial $20 million payout to American chief executive...
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LHT eyes more work from sister airlines Swiss and Austrian
Lufthansa Technik is planning to attract more maintenance work from its parent group's Austrian Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines subsidiaries as...
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NewsNTSB probes S-76A crash during maintenance check flight
An investigation continues into the cause of a Sikorsky S-76A++ operated by Era Helicopters that crashed within 30min of take-off on a maintenance check...
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NewsPICTURES: Emirates A380 makes Gatwick appearance
Emirates will take delivery of 17 Airbus A380s in its financial year beginning 1 April leading to a fleet of 48 of the double-deck type by this time next...
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LIMA: Weststar signs helicopter deals with AgustaWestland, Eurocopter
AgustaWestland has signed a deal with Malaysia's Weststar Aviation service for six AW139 and two AW189 helicopters.
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NewsXcor tests piston pump-fed rocket engine
Xcor has successfully fired its wholly piston pump-fed rocket, the first of its kind, a major milestone in the company's quest to build a reusable suborbital...
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Ryanair strikes new crew pay deals
Ryanair has agreed pay increases and new rostering arrangements for cabin crew across the airline, as well as new pilot agreements at those Ryanair bases...