All aerospace news – Page 661
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ANALYSIS: Former execs seek to steer Qantas in a different direction
Former Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon seems set for a clash with his one-time protégé, the carrier's current boss Alan Joyce, over his connection to...
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NewsStratolaunch and SpaceX part ways
Space launch company Stratolaunch has parted ways with manufacturer SpaceX, dissolving a partnership dating from the project's inception. "Stratolaunch...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: A320neo 'on track' as milestone approaches
In the two years since it announced the re-engining plan, Airbus has notched 1,500 A320neo orders, and assigned the first one a serial number
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IN FOCUS: ESA's key green-light projects for 2013-2017
Some of the main programmes European Space Agency member states meeting in Naples have agreed to fund for the 2013-2017 period include:
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IN FOCUS: Europe's next rocket has high hurdles to clear
Despite no real surprises emerging from the 20-21 November meeting in Naples of European Space Agency member states - who agreed funds for ESA to essentially...
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Russia holds back on 130-seat aircraft decision
Russia's industry minister indicates that a decision on pursuing the 130-seat aircraft sector will be made once the Irkut MS-21 programme is closer to certification. Denis...
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NewsPilots evaluate Taxibot before planned certification in 2013
Lufthansa to conduct trials with early version of Israeli-developed cockpit-controlled tow-tractor shown off at Châteauroux
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NewsBA to allow passengers to use IFE for entire flight
British Airways is to allow passengers to watch and listen to in-flight entertainment from boarding through to landing, following an assessment of safety...
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Eurocopter opens Perth support centre
Eurocopter has opened a support centre in Perth for helicopters used in offshore oil support operations.
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NewsUS Navy releases draft RFP for Presidential helicopter
The US Navy (USN) has released a new draft request for proposal (RFP) for the VXX Presidential helicopter replacement programme. A formal RFP should be released...
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NewsBelgium's NHV orders ten EC175s
Eurocopter has secured a €150 million order for ten EC175s from Belgian operator NHV. Deliveries of the multirole twin-engined helicopter will begin next year - following European approval - and the final aircraft will be handed over in 2015, says Eurocopter.
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NewsAirbus renews efforts to place A330s with El Al
Airbus is again tabling an A330 lease-deal to Israeli flag-carrier El Al as stop-gap until the new-generation A350 becomes available.
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NewsEurocopter sets its sights on Australian expansion
Eurocopter has opened a new centre in Perth, Western Australia to support the growing Eurocopter fleet of helicopters deployed in the booming resources industry in the state.
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Nordic states insist SAS rescue package is not illegal aid
SAS Group's three government owner states believe their proposed participation in the company's restructuring is based on market terms, and that their assistance will help lead to the sale of national shareholdings in the airline company.
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Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to overhaul landing gears for China Airlines
China Airlines has selected Messier-Bugatti-Dowty for the exchange and overhaul of landing gears on its 14 Airbus A330s and one A340. This agreement...
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Orbest selects SR Technics for A320 C-checks
Spanish leisure carrier Orbest has signed up SR Technics for two C-checks on its Airbus A320 fleet. The work is being done at the MRO provider's narrowbody...
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NewsGol to close Webjet and shed over 800 staff
Brazilian carrier Gol Linhas Aereas is to shut down budget airline Webjet and lay off 850 employees. Webjet will be closed down in phases, beginning...
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AgustaWestland nets Swedish SAR buy
The Swedish Maritime Administration has purchased seven AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin-engined helicopters for use on search and rescue (SAR) operations. The...
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Indonesian authorities approve Superjet operations
Indonesian authorities have approved the Sukhoi Superjet 100 for commercial operations, validating the type certificate for the Russian-built twinjet. The...
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A320 testbed to trial automated airborne separation
Airbus is to use its A320 test airframe to conduct in-flight trials of a fully-automated separation assurance system to maintain spacing behind other aircraft.