All news – Page 2010
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Air NZ sells remaining stake in Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand has sold its remaining 2.5% stake in alliance partner Virgin Australia in a series of off-market transactions.
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NewsPICTURES: First flight for SAR variant of H175
Airbus Helicopters completed an initial flight-test campaign of the search and rescue variant of its H175 super-medium-class rotorcraft.
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Certification imminent for H135 Helionix upgrade
Certification of the new Helionix digital avionics suite for the Airbus Helicopters H135 is imminent, with European Aviation Safety Agency approval due no later than November.
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NewsNorway requests 12 F-35As in proposed block buy
Norway could buy 12 more Lockheed Martin F-35As for delivery in 2021 and 2022 under a new spending plan submitted to Parliament.
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Marenco nears high-speed tests of SH09
Marenco Swisshelicopter aims to begin in the coming weeks a series of flight tests to confirm the never exceed speed (Vne) of its SKYe SH09 light single.
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Collins pushes Helisure cockpit upgrade
Rockwell Collins is looking for a launch customer for its Helisure retrofit digital cockpit with four different helicopter types up for consideration.
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NewsAgustaWestland ramps up AW169 output as teething troubles fade
Leonardo’s helicopter division believes it has managed to overcome teething troubles on the AgustaWestland AW169 and is now ramping up production of the medium twin.
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Polar An-26 badly damaged in Siberian landing accident
Investigations have commenced after an Antonov An-26 was badly damaged in a hard landing at Belaya Gora airport in Siberia.
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NewsBangladesh orders single C295W transport
Bangladesh has ordered a single Airbus Defence & Space C295W medium transport, which is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2017.
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NewsFirst A320neo delivered to a US operator
Spirit Airlines has become the first US customer to accept delivery of an Airbus A320neo, the manufacturer says.
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Bombardier powers on Global 7000 Passport engines
Bombardier has powered on the GE Aviation Passport engines on its Global 7000 business jet, and says it is on target to fly the ultra-long-range type in the fourth quarter of this year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: SuperJet International plots to build on CityJet success
As negotiations take place between Sukhoi and Leonardo about restructuring their financial relationship in the Superjet 100 regional airliner programme, it is business as usual at their global marketing joint venture.
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NewsEmbraer secures approvals for Legacy enhanced vision system
Embraer’s bespoke enhanced vision system (EVS) for the Legacy 450 and 500 business jets has secured certification from the USA, Europe and Brazil.
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Finnair starts codeshare with Oneworld partner Qatar
Oneworld carriers Finnair and Qatar Airways have embarked on a codeshare agreement covering a range of connections including the Helsinki-Doha link.
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NewsPICTURES: How North Korean air power starred in Wonsan
North Korea's inaugural Wonsan Air Festival, staged in the coastal city from 24-25 September, was billed as a non-political event "organised to promote the spirit of international peace and friendship through aviation and air sports".
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NewsAirbus Helicopters hits out over 'misleading allegations' in Poland
Airbus Helicopters has delivered an angry response to the Polish government and its rivals accusing them of spreading “misleading allegations” over the collapse of a multi-billion dollar order for multirole helicopters.
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FAA restates Samsung phone warning as concern persists
US safety regulators have reinforced a warning against use of a specific Samsung-built mobile phone after continuing concerns about the device.
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NewsPoland picks Black Hawks after end of H225M talks
Sikorsky’s Polish subsidiary PZL Mielec already appears to be benefiting from the end of acquisition talks between its rival Airbus Helicopters and the Warsaw government.
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OpinionOPINION: Avolon / CIT merger raises questions about consolidation
Avolon's purchase of CIT Aerospace is not a done deal yet. Despite announcing the agreement to purchase CIT Aerospace, Avolon still has some way to go until the deal closes next year.
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NewsUSAF taps Boeing to select new F-15 sensor supplier
The US Air Force has delegated to Boeing the task of selecting a supplier for a $198 million upgrade of the F-15C/D that will enable the twin-engined fighter to detect at long range the heat generated by an aircraft engine.