All aerospace news – Page 731
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Embraer likely to retain metal airframe for next-gen E-Jets
Brazilian airframer Embraer has signed a technology sharing agreement with aluminium producer Alcoa to support the development of "new high-performance metallic...
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ALTA: Superjet steps up battle with Embraer in Latin America
The international marketing arm for Russia's Sukhoi Superjet expects sales to Latin American carriers will account for 10% of the total market for the 100...
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ALTA: Avianca Brazil poised to move into profit
With a fleet upgrade well under way, an overhaul of its backroom processes and improvements in on board service, Avianca Brazil is playing a crucial role...
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Minor design change may knock Trent XWB first flight
A minor design change to the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB, which will power the Airbus A350, may push its first test flight back by "a few weeks". The powerplant...
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IN FOCUS: Is privatisation the answer for Brazil's airports?
Brazil's great airport test Brazil is turning to the private sector to help it build and modernise its airports, ahead of hosting the World Cup in...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Spaceport America inauguration kickstarts commerical infrastructure boom
New Mexico's Spaceport America, designated as Virgin Galactic's base, is among a dozen commercial spaceports approved by the FAA for operations
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NewsAirlines unite to call for UK air passenger duty to be scrapped
Four airlines have joined forces to launch a campaign calling for the UK's air passenger duty (APD) to be scrapped.
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NewsHelicopter operators will not hit accident reduction target
The way to achieve the desired 80% accident rate reduction target by 2016 is "to get the operators to take ownership of the solution", said US Federal Aviation...
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First modified 787 returns from change incorporation in Texas
Boeing has completed change incorporation on its first 787 Dreamliner at its Global Services & Support facility in San Antonio, Texas. The aircraft,...
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ALTA: VivaColombia justifies A320 choice
VivaColombia will start operations with a fleet of three Airbus A320-200s, and aims to operate five of the aircraft by end-2012. Its A320s will be...
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Thomson Airways signs up for ADAT heavy maintenance
Thomson Airways has signed a heavy maintenance contract with Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) for the carrier's Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. Under...
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DUBAI: Qatar picks Thales for A350 IFE
Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways has committed to fitting Thales' in-flight entertainment systems to its Airbus A350s. The agreement covers all...
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NewsDUBAI: Maximus expands A300-600 support contract with Lufthansa Technik
Maximus Air has extended its component supply contract with Lufthansa Technik (stand C615) by five years, at the same time increasing the number of aircraft covered.
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DUBAI: Lufthansa Technik to establish Dubai service centre
Lufthansa Technik is setting up an engine nacelle maintenance centre in Dubai as the company expands its regional business.
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Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust orders AgustaWestland AW169s
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust has placed an order for two AgustaWestland...
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DUBAI: Cathay signs engine MRO deal with GE for latest 777s
Cathay Pacific has signed a 15-year maintenance, repair and overhaul agreement with GE Aviation that covers its latest GE90-115B engines.
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Civil Aviation Flight University of China begins helicopter ab-initio technician training programme
The Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) has started its first helicopter ab-initio technician training...
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Bristow snaps up AW189s for offshore missions
AgustaWestland has clinched a firm order from Bristow Group for six AW189 helicopters . The twin-engine,...
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DUBAI: Unmanned Systems showcases ‘jet tip’ powered Orca UAS
Unmanned Systems AG (stand W819) is showcasing a 1/3 scale model of a developmental rotary-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) called the Orca.
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DUBAI: Pakistan builds regional interest in unmanned Uqab
Pakistan has attracted "serious interest" for the Xpert Engineering Uqab unmanned air system (UAS) from Bahrain and other countries in Asia and Africa, according...