All Analysis – Page 21
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AnalysisH-6 evolves from Cold War relic to Beijing’s hammer
Beijing’s years of patient investment in the Xian H-6 bomber, a local variant of the Cold War-era Tupolev Tu-16, have created an attack asset which is of significant concern to Washington DC. If aircraft mentions are anything to go by, the Pentagon’s recent China Military Power Report suggests the flexible, ...
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AnalysisWhy the sky is no limit for RAF’s space ambitions
Like its key allies, the UK is increasingly reliant on space-based assets for daily life in ordinary civil society and for the perfornance of its military forces. So, the Royal Air Force’s operating domain now extends from the ground to far beyond the atmosphere
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AnalysisAirline caterers launch push to restore crisis-hit confidence
Airline food service has been doubly affected by the crisis – with fewer flights but passengers also wary about the safety of the meals they are being served. Can the sector bite back?
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AnalysisCan sightseeing flights tap pent-up air travel demand?
Two Asia-Pacific airlines have this month operated domestic sightseeing flights to meet pent-up flying demand as Covid-19 limits air travel, but how much potential does this market offer in the long run? DINE AND FLY Royal Brunei Airlines’ first-ever scenic flight took off on 16 August, departing from Brunei International ...
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AnalysisSafety: Accidents, lockdowns and shoot-downs under scrutiny
During a half year characterised by coronavirus lockdown, airlines were reminded that political instability remains a risk to flight safety
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AnalysisSafety: Accident reports published in first six months of 2020
Skyward International Aviation Fokker 50, Nairobi, 2 July 2014 Kenyan investigators report the crew of a cargo flight (5Y-CET) continued a night take-off despite multiple warnings of engine problems and crashed some 50s after becoming airborne. The report said the crew of the Skyward International Aviation Fokker 50 departing Nairobi’s ...
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AnalysisAirline safety review January-June 2020
Nothing has been normal about air transport operations during the first half of this year, so analysis is subjective. But, our semi-annual review of global flight safety points to a period that may not have matched the high standards of recent years
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AnalysisRising backlog of jets still undelivered 60 days after first flight
Airbus and Boeing have collectively accumulated a backlog of more than 120 passenger jets that had their first flights more than 60 days ago but are yet to be delivered to customers (excluding the grounded 737 Max).
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AnalysisThe lessors with exposure to Nok Air
Nok Air has followed the lead of compatriot Thai Airways in filing for business rehabilitation amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The filing is bad news for lessors insofar as it puts an automatic stay on creditor claims, which means no lease rentals will be forthcoming from Nok until at least 27 ...
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AnalysisDuxford holds keys to unlock funding for Faradair’s hybrid-electric workhorse
A bid to make the UK a leader in a new generation of quiet, low-carbon regional aircraft has got a fresh surge of momentum from a new plan to establish a general aviation-focussed business cluster near the Imperial War Museum’s Duxford airfield site, within the high-technology region around Cambridge University.
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AnalysisTrump administration’s relaxation of UAV export rules offers belated boon for US manufacturers
The Trump administration’s decision to modify its adherence to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is positive for American manufacturers of large unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), but comes after much ground has already been ceded to China. From the perspective of US defence firms, the MTCR is perhaps the most ...
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AnalysisDassault stays steady despite Covid-19 tensions
As a producer of both business jets and combat aircraft Dassault must always perform a delicate balancing act, but with the effects of coronavirus being felt across the industry, this year that is more pronounced than ever.
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AnalysisAirbus’ and Boeing’s undelivered jet inventories swell amid pandemic
Boeing and Airbus have accumulated hundreds of produced, but not delivered, aircraft in recent months, including dozens of widebody jets.
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AnalysisIndonesia’s intriguing Osprey opportunity
While Indonesia seems a surprising candidate to buy the V-22 Osprey, the tiltrotor would offer the island nation distinct advantages. But procurement and budget issues remain formidable obstacles to its acquisiton.
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AnalysisWould scrappage scheme help keep Airbus and Boeing afloat?
Could a scrappage grant scheme help keep Airbus and Boeing production going strong during recession while helping to clean the air? Evidence from the US auto market suggests it could at least be of some help
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AnalysisMixed fortunes for Airbus and Boeing in first half amid sharp declines
Combined deliveries by Airbus and Boeing have declined by more than half during the first six months of 2020 to just 266 aircraft, compared with 2019. Meanwhile the overall order intake has collapsed into a negative tally, although this is driven by a raft of cancellations for the Boeing 737 Max.
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AnalysisEuropean militaries prepare for budget battle
Quite how a looming period of recession initiated by the coronavirus crisis will impact European defence budgets remains to be seen, but it is highly likely that a recent upward spending trend will be slowed – if not halted altogether
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AnalysisCoronavirus to crimp Asia-Pacific airpower spending
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting Asia-Pacific economies at a time when the deterrent capabilities of air power are more essential than ever
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AnalysisAirbus Helicopters details ‘techno-bricks’ planned for H125 successor
Manufacturer likely to rely on improved aerodynamics, more efficient rotors and lighter structure to deliver 40% fuel-burn saving over current rotorcraft, with electric power innovations providing a further 10%.
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AnalysisDiehl’s vision for post-coronavirus crisis aircraft cabins
The prospect of having to modify aircraft cabins in order to reduce the infection risk during flights will likely be another headache for cash-strapped airlines battling to survive the coronavirus crisis. However, Diehl Aviation sees an opportunity to respond to passenger health concerns with new products and, the German systems ...