All aerospace news – Page 681
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Eagle Air grounds services after finding Beech 1900D cracks
Air New Zealand has grounded its Eagle Air regional operations after hairline cracks were found in the tail area of a Beech 1900D turboprop during routine...
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AUVSI: Las Vegas survival guide part one
AUVSI Las Vegas Day 1 What to do There is such a wide range of choice when it comes to finding something to do while in Vegas, from the...
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AUVSI: Props for Lockheed Martin Procerus quad
Lockheed Martin (booth 1657) has unveiled a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned vehicle for extended hover and perch-and-stare operations. Called...
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AUVSI: UrtheCast seeks 'ultimate overview of Earth'
UrtheCast (booth 3910) is launching at the show a contest to create the "ultimate overview of the Earth".
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NewsMars landing successful, now Curiosity can explore
One of the most ambitious landings in planetary science came off with apparent near-perfection early this morning when NASA's Mars rover, Curiosity, was...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Air France-KLM wrestles with medium-haul challenge
Air France-KLM intends to turnaround its short- and medium-haul operation with a solution organised around three units: Air France's provincial bases, its...
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NewsTexas researchers aim to break fuel injection barrier to hypersonic flight
A team of aerodynamics researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington have begun a three-year project to help NASA break through one of the biggest...
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PICTURE: Elbit unveils new-generation Skylark UAS
Elbit Systems has unveiled its Skylark I-LE Block II unmanned air system.
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NewsNASA announces commercial crew grants to Boeing, SpaceX and Sierra Nevada
NASA has announced the three winners of the third and likely final commercial crew awards, meant to stimulate development of a crew taxi to low Earth orbit (LEO).
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IN FOCUS: MRJ targets 50% of world's 70-100 seater regional jet market
Skywest's commitment for 100 Mitsubishi Regional Jets will likely be locked in as a firm contract in a week's time. Lawyers from both sides are now...
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NewsUnited celebrates rollout of 787
United Airlines celebrated the rollout of its first Boeing 787-8 in the special "swoop" livery at the manufacturer's Everett, Washington plant today. The...
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El Al firms 737-900ERs previously linked to 787 deal
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has finalised an order for two additional Boeing 737-900ERs, a conversion which has been linked to a possible acquisition of 787s. Boeing...
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Hampson crisis 'won't leave 787 short of production tooling'
London trading of shares in Hampson was suspended earlier this week when the debt-burdened supplier of composite assembly tools to Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier,...
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NewsCrashed Superjet was cleared below minimum safe altitude
Preliminary findings from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 crash inquiry show that the aircraft had been cleared to descend below the minimum safe altitude for the...
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NewsAUVSI: NRL’s new lab puts robots through their paces
It may resemble a gym, with swimming pool, weights, climbing wall and sauna, but those who use the building focus strictly on business.
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NewsWestJet to launch premium economy, add seats on 737-800s
Canada's WestJet plans to launch a premium economy product on its Boeing 737 fleet and add eight extra seats to each of its 737-800s in a move aimed at growing...
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Kestrel wants feedback on potty idea
Always the innovator, Alan Klapmeier is testing out new ideas for the interior of the Kestrel single-engine turboprop that he expects to bring to market...
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Bell and Cessna open joint service centre in Singapore
Bell Helicopter and Cessna have opened a joint regional service centre at Singapore's Seletar Aerospace Park.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Europe attempts to balance accident investigation with judicial imperatives
new rule 'balances safety and accountability' In the past two years, the EU has altered its laws concerning air accident investigation to help achieve...
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NewsJets departed despite passengers witnessing ground collision
Ryanair passengers who witnessed a ground collision that damaged their Boeing 737-800 and an American Airlines 767-300 failed to prevent the aircraft departing...