All North America news – Page 585
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NewsDemand for heavy helicopters outstrips supply – Bristow
Future demand for large helicopters will outstrip demand, according to a leading global rotorcraft operator.
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Cascade seeks more Hercules support deals
Cascade Aerospace is leveraging its experience in the management and maintenance of the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130E/H tactical transports into the international marketplace. The company is looking to provide comprehensive upgrades and maintenance, along with ongoing support to operators of "legacy" Hercules.
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BAE Systems sees growing Avro MRO demand in Canada
Canadian charter operator Summit Air has opted to maintain components on its BAE Systems Avro RJ85 regional jets via the manufacturer’s aftermarket arm.
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Kelowna reveals work on combi version of 737-300
Kelowna Flightcraft is developing a passenger and cargo “combi” modification to the Boeing 737-300, initially to fulfill a requirement for Canadian North.
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NewsNATO to upgrade AWACS fleet
NATO’s fleet of Boeing E-3A airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft is to undergo a digital flight deck update, under a programme worth around $250 million.
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UK faces engineering skills crisis
UK industry now has a deficit of 10,000 engineering students and apprentices a year, despite importing international students, according to training organisations Semta and the Aviation Skills Partnership which are attempting to bridge the gap.
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US C-130T deal would bolster Manila’s transport fleet
The US has approved the possible sale of two Lockheed Martin C-130T tactical transport aircraft to the Philippines.
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NewsAgustaWestland delivers AW139 pair to Heliconia
AgustaWestland has delivered two AW139s to Moroccan helicopter services company Heliconia Aero Solutions. The first of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C-powered types has entered service providing offshore transportation services in North Africa. It will be joined later this week by the second aircraft. Heliconia also has an option ...
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Interview: Greg Bowles - GAMA director of European regulatory affairs
Greg Bowles is General Aviation Manufacturers Association director of European regulatory affairs and engineering, based in Brussels. He is responsible for laying a solid foundation for GA across the continent
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NewsICAO conflict zone task force sets first meeting
The International Civil Aviation Organization's recently assembled Task Force on Risks to civil aviation arising from Conflict Zones will meet for the first time on 14-15 August 2014 at the organisation's headquarters in Montréal, Canada, and it is expected to deliver recommendations "within weeks".
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NewsNATS hones flight trajectories for efficiency
UK air navigation service provider NATS says it is on track to meet a target of saving 600,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from aircraft fuel burn in 2014 compared with historic levels, using scores from a flight trajectory efficiency measuring tool.
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Cessna Citation Latitude and CJ3+ programmes hit development milestones
Two of Cessna business jet programmes reached development milestones in late July as they advance towards certification and service entry over the coming 12 months
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Gulfstream G650ER aims to be long-range leader in the business jet market
Gulfstream has strengthened its dominance of the coveted ultra-long range business jet sector with the launch in May of its G650ER.
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Azul eyes possible flights to Las Vegas and Los Angeles
Brazilian low-cost carrier Azul could possibly target Las Vegas and Los Angeles as its next US destinations after it launches its inaugural international service as soon as later this year.
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NewsUnited converts majority of 787-8 orders to -10 variant
United Airlines has converted seven of its eight remaining Boeing 787-8 orders to the larger 787-10, as it prepares to take its first 787-9.
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Virgin America and SIA add extra codeshare route
Virgin America and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will add an additional route to their codeshare agreement.
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NewsDelta retiring four 747s as Pacific restructuring continues
Delta Air Lines will retire four Boeing 747-400s by the end of 2014, as it continues to restructure its Pacific operations around a gateway at Seattle/Tacoma International airport.
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NewsFAA proposes S-92 oil pump failure prevention mandate
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to mandate a series of actions that are already recommended by Sikorsky aimed at preventing a main gear box oil pump failure from causing an S-92 helicopter to crash.
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NewsBA crew autopsies show organophosphate poisoning
Cabin air contamination and its cumulative effect on flight crew health is once again in the spotlight as the findings of a post-mortem on a 43-year-old British Airways pilot are published.
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NewsANA, Boeing finalise $13 billion widebody order
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has finalised an order with Boeing for 40 widebody aircraft comprising 20 777-9X aircraft, 14 787-9s, and six 777-300ERs.