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NewsPentagon clears BAE to create upgrade for Korean F-16s
The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress about phase one of an upgrade for 134 South Korean Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D Block 52 aircraft, with the work to be conducted by BAE Systems.
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NewsPoland reveals bid values for AJT acquisition
Alenia Aermacchi, BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin UK have submitted offers for the Polish air force's advanced jet trainer (AJT) requirement.
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NewsRAF crews start Puma HC2 training flights
Royal Air Force crews have started flying training sorties using the service’s newly-upgraded Eurocopter Puma HC2 transport helicopters.
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NewsBarring budget cuts, Sikorsky poised to win USAF rescue helicopter contract
Sikorsky could win a contract early next year to build the US Air Force’s next-generation combat rescue helicopter (CRH) — but only if the service receives adequate budget funding in the coming years.
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NewsNavy receives second MQ-8C
Northrop Grumman has delivered a second MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter to the US Navy, just weeks after the first Fire Scout completed initial flight tests.
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NewsPICTURES: Israel's Blue Flag exercise takes off
The Israeli-hosted "Blue Flag" multinational exercise has got under way, involving 50 fighter aircraft from the host nation, Greece, Italy and the USA.
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NewsBabcock eyes Avincis stake
Outsourcing and support services provider Babcock is in "exclusive discussions" about the possibility of creating a joint venture with regards to helicopter operator Avincis, which owns Bond Offshore Helicopters and Bond Air Services in the UK.
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NewsHelibras flies first locally produced EC725
Helibras, Eurocopter's Brazilian subsidiary, on 21 November performed the maiden sortie of the first EC725 to be entirely produced in-country, around two months ahead of schedule.
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Interjet to add Superjet simulator within a year
Mexican low-cost carrier will add a Sukhoi Superjet 100 simulator to its pilot training centre at Toluca International airport within a year, say executives.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airlines see used serviceable materials driving savings
As airlines look to widen their profit margins, aircraft maintenance is a line item where operators have opportunities to cut down on costs. Some of these airlines are finding substantial savings through used serviceable parts procured from a previously used engine and refurbished to the standard of a new part. ...
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Australia tightens rules for helicopter night flying
Australia is continuing the process of tightening the rules governing helicopter flights in the wake of the fatal 18 August 2011 crash of a Eurocopter AS355F2 Twin Squirrel at Lake Eyre in South Australia.
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NewsPeru to sign for two C-27J Spartans
Peru is poised to join the C-27J operators club, once Alenia Aermacchi has finalised a roughly €100 million ($135 million) contract to supply its air force with two of the tactical airlifters.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How the Gulf carriers are reshaping airliner design
It should be no surprise that the Gulf’s mega-carriers – and Emirates in particular – played such a huge role in the launch of Boeing’s 777X family at November’s Dubai air show.
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CAE, InterGlobe open new Indian training centre
CAE and IndiGo parent company InterGlobe Enterprises have opened a new joint venture pilot training facility in India, and announced a new long-term training agreement with carrier GoAir.
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Boeing, Korean Air break ground on Incheon training centre
Boeing and Korean Air have held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of a new aviation training facility being built at the Incheon Free Economic Zone.
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NewsAustralian police force orders Bell 412EPI helicopter
Hawker Pacific has sold the first Bell 412EPI destined to an Australian customer, with the New South Wales police ordering one example.
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NewsGEnx icing issue prompts 747-8, 787 restriction, route withdrawals
Boeing will temporarily ban airlines from flying 747-8s and GE Aviation-powered 787s within 50nm of high-altitude, convective weather systems to prevent thrust loss caused by ice crystals build-up.
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A-10 Thunderbolt debate continues amid potential budget cuts
The debate about the future of the US Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolts continues, with one of the creators of the aircraft programme insisting the US will lose its entire cadre of experienced close-air-support airmen if the service retires its battle-tested but ageing A-10s.
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Swarm launch is triple play success for ESA
The European Space Agency (ESA) racked up a triple success today with the launch of its three-satellite Swarm mission, a four-year quest to study the Earth’s magnetic field in unprecedented detail.