All aerospace news – Page 850
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Comair mechanics suspend FAA's voluntary reporting programme
Mechanics at Delta's regional subsidiary Comair have withdrawn from a maintenance Aviation Safety Action Programme (ASAP), arguing the programme is not working...
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NewsSIA going paperless with in-flight magazines
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is progressively introducing an electronic version of the carrier's in-flight magazines on its Panasonic Avionics-made, KrisWorld-branded...
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Figeac’s structured growth
Independently owned French manufacturer has never been afraid to acquire and invest
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Business: Good week - Bad week
Ryanair's chief executive banked €19.5 million ($25.4 million) after selling 5 million shares in the carrier at €3.90 each.
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ANA to outfit 787 fleet in long-range and high-capacity configurations
While the airline remains quiet on where it will deploy its first of 55 787-8s, All Nippon Airways plans to configure the new twin for both long and short-range...
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B/E raises forecast after achieving strong 2Q earnings growth
Significant margin expansion in B/E Aerospace's commercial aircraft and consumables management segments drove a $2.6 million year-over-year increase in net...
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CFM56-7BE achieves FAA and EASA certification
CFM International has achieved joint certification of its CFM56-7BE Evolution engine, clearing the way for an incremental upgrade for the Boeing Next Generation...
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NewsElectric propulsion is gaining horsepower with experimental and light aircraft communities
Electric propulsion is gaining horsepower within the experimental and light aircraft communities, spearheaded by several new initiatives and research programmes by major airframers and top-tier suppliers.
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TAM and PHI negotiate offshore joint venture
Brazil's TAM Empreendimentos e Participações is negotiating with Petroleum Helicopters the final details of a joint venture helicopter enterprise dedicated...
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NewsEurocopter and Kawasaki extend EC145 partnership
Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Eurocopter have extended their 33-year co-operation agreement on the EC145 - designated the BK117 C-2 in Japan - by a further 15 years.
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NewsSouthwest now eyeing 2013 for completion of Row 44 installs
Installation of Row 44's high-speed Internet equipment on Southwest Airlines' fleet is taking longer than the carrier had hoped, but chief executive Gary...
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Orbital lands sounding rocket deal
Orbital Sciences Corp. will continue to handle NASA's sounding rocket programme under a $125m contract awarded 30 July. The total potential value of...
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Small Planet to offer iPads as IFE by year-end
Lithuanian carrier Small Planet Airlines plans to start offering Apple iPads as portable in-flight entertainment at the end of the year.
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Astronics posts fiscal 2Q net profit on strong aerospace sales
Astronics saw its fiscal second quarter net income rise 24.2% to $2.4 million on strong aerospace order activity.
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Russia aims high with all-new MS-21 single-aisle
Russia's next generation airliner, the MS-21, made a high-profile debut at the Farnborough air show with a partial cabin mock-up displayed and more details...
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VASO takes back Rossiya An-148 to refine performance
Russia's first serial production Antonov An-148 is to be transferred back to airframer VASO in Voronezh to undergo modification in a bid to improve the type's...
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Farnborough orders give industry shot in the arm
As a barometer for the health of the airline industry, this year's Farnborough Air Show provided a further welcome shot in the arm. Hot on the heels of fast-improving...
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NewsOSHKOSH: VIDEO - Electric powered Yuneec e430 to conquer Everest
Electric-powered aircraft to fly over the top of the world’s highest mountain
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NewsOSHKOSH: VIDEO - The stars of the show
Each day AirVenture, one of the world’s greatest aviation celebration, ends with flying displays by manufacturers, performance teams and aerobatic pilots.
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Interview
Working Week Dave Bohonis
All parts of the service Dave Bohonis started his working life as a sheet metal mechanic. Now president of RotorLink Technical Services, he scours...