All aerospace news – Page 793
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#HE11: Honeywell, Rolls-Royce forecasts signal 2012 market recovery
Forecasts by Honeywell and Rolls-Royce both signal a bright outlook for the rotorcraft sector after used aircraft inventories decline this year and companies...
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ILFC orders 33 Boeing 737-800s
The International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and Boeing have completed a firm order for 33 737-800 aircraft with the airframer's new Sky Interior....
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#HE11: Marenco launches first Swiss-made helicopter
A Swiss engineering firm-cum-aircraft builder has launched a new 2.5kg (5,500lb)-class single engine turbine-powered helicopter hoping to cash in on what...
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Anglo-Spanish bids for airport ATC at newly liberalised Spanish airports
A new Anglo-Spanish joint venture, FerroNATS, is bidding for air traffic control contracts at Spain's newly liberalised airports. Spanish company Ferrovial...
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IATA calls for intelligent approach to air cargo security
Improving the security of air cargo consignments must not be achieved at the cost of crippling the industry, says IATA.
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AA11: Crane lands Embraer deal
Crane Aerospace & Electronics has been selected by Embraer to provide the landing gear and hydraulic control units (LGHCU) and associated sensors for the Embraer Legacy 450 and 500 Executive Jets.
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NewsAirbus predicts "mega cities" will drive A380 growth
Asian mega-cities offering to/from RPKs in excess of 5 billion annually will drive demand for Airbus A380 aircraft, with Airbus predicting the number of such cities growing from 9 now to 17 by 2029.
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AA11: Dubai firm brings Spatial awareness to Hong Kong
Cabin crew training is as vital for the reputation and safety of an airline as pilot training - and the right equipment is equally essential. Spatial Composite Solutions the Dubai based manufacturer of crew training devices for the civil aviation industry, is making its debut at Asian Aerospace and ...
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Mechtronix wins Caravan simulator contract from Susi Air
Flight simulation training device manufacturer Mechtronix Systems has been contracted to supply an FFT X simulator for the world's second-largest operator of Cessna Caravans, Susi Air of Indonesia.
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Boeing activates San Antonio 787 change facility
Boeing has activated its San Antonio, Texas change incorporation and refurbishment facility with the first of at least six Boeing 787s.
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NewsBoeing continues to focus on clean sheet narrowbody
Boeing is focussing its attention toward a new aircraft, as it characterises the response to its 737 re-engining plans as "underwhelming". Mike Bair, VP...
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CFM studying new weight savings for Leap-X blades
CFM International is studying further weight reductions for the Leap-X engine after becoming satisfied that the baseline design will meet certification requirements.
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Etihad signs MRO deal with Engine Alliance for GP7200s
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has signed a long-term maintenance deal with Engine Alliance for the GP7200 powerplants that will power its Airbus...
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General Aviation - In Brief
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has appointed Cessna as the school's exclusive supplier of single-engined non-complex aircraft for the next six years
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NewsAA11: Crane brakes new ground for Comac
Crane Aerospace has been selected by Honeywell to provide the brake control system for China's Comac C919 airliner.
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Surrey Satellite takes the small route to the high ground
Micro-satellites specialist Surrey Satellite Technology hopes soon to be preparing for launch of a new synthetic aperture radar payload that could bring a dramatic new capability to its Earth observation customers.
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This week briefings
Finmeccanica's AgustaWestland helicopters business chalked up a positive 2010, with sales up 4.7% to €3.64 billion ($5 billion) and profit (EBITA) up 11.3% to €164 million, thanks in part to rising AW139 output.
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NewsAA11: Taikoo becomes first Airbus completions centre in China
Airbus Corporate jet owners in China will be able to have their aircraft cabins completed within the country following a landmark deal announced on 7 March between Airbus and the Taikoo Aircraft Engineering Company (TAECO).
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NewsSecond X-37B mission reaches orbit
The second Boeing X-37B orbital test vehicle (OTV-2) launched into space on 5 March, riding atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from space launch...