All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 10
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NewsGama targets further helicopter growth through Specialist Aviation Services buy
Gama Aviation is continuing its expansion into the helicopter industry with the planned acquisition of UK-based emergency medical services (EMS) operator Specialist Aviation Services.
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NewsNATO partners to define next-generation rotorcraft with ‘high expectations’
NATO procurement officials driving work on a next-generation battlefield rotorcraft have hailed the project’s first “tangible” steps – the award of an initial pair of study contracts – marking the start of a two-year process that will see three different Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) concepts delivered.
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NewsGermany orders 82 H145Ms as ‘bridge solution’ to replace Tiger attack helicopters
Germany is to acquire up to 82 Airbus Helicopters H145M light-twins following approval from the nation’s parliament for the deal.
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NewsGE wins contract to study propulsion options for NATO next-generation helicopter
GE Aerospace is to assess the potential powerplant options for the next-generation military helicopter being considered by a group of seven NATO members.
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NewsPiaggio bidders gain yet more time to submit final offers
Piaggio Aerospace’s five-year stint in administration shows no sign of ending any time soon after the deadline to submit binding offers for the Italian airframer was again extended.
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NewsMaeve Aerospace aims higher with larger hybrid-electric aircraft design
Dutch start-up Maeve Aerospace has radically redrawn its aircraft development plans, dropping a previous proposal for a battery-powered 44-seater in favour of an 80-passenger hybrid-electric design.
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NewsFresh schedule blow for UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme
Shortlisted bidders for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement will have to wait until the New Year for the next stage of the tender process after yet another schedule slip to the long-running procurement.
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NewsHill Helicopters unveils first completed HX50 airframes
UK would-be manufacturer Hill Helicopters has unveiled the first two completed airframes of its HX50 light-single.
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NewsSweden signs 10-year deal with Italy for military flight training
Sweden has become the latest country to sign up for the military flight training services offered by the Italian air force, contracting for the tuition of 100 students and four instructors over the next decade.
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NewsLufthansa and Lilium to ‘explore innovation opportunities’ from eVTOL operations
Lufthansa Group and German developer Lilium are exploring a “strategic partnership” centred on the operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Europe.
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NewsEvolito boosted by DOA award, but batteries are not yet included
Electric motor manufacturer Evolito is eyeing a three-year timeframe for the certification of its first product following the recent granting of Design Organization Approval (DOA) status from the UK regulator.
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NewsEcoPulse demonstrator flies on hybrid-electric power
Daher’s EcoPulse demonstrator aircraft has performed its first hybrid-electric flight with its Safran-supplied electric motors powered by batteries and a turbogenerator.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters readies for new H145M contracts with production ramp-up
Airbus Helicopters has begun assembly of several H145Ms for customers who have yet to sign for the light-twin, in anticipation of the contracts being finalised shortly.
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NewsGermany maintains interest in MAWS despite latest P-8A buy, says naval avation chief
Germany’s collaboration with France on future maritime patrol initiatives has “not come to an end”, the head of its naval aviation branch insists, despite Berlin recently increasing its commitment for Boeing P-8A Poseidon submarine-hunting aircraft.
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NewsNH Industries confident on delivery schedule as Sea Tiger takes flight
NH Industries (NHI) is confident that it can meet the tight delivery schedules laid down by its German navy customer for the new NH90 Sea Tiger to allow the retirement in 2026 of the service’s fleet of elderly Westland Sea Lynx helicopters without creating a capability gap.
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NewsSpain signs development contract for SIRTAP unmanned air system
Spain has placed a multi-million-euro contract with Airbus Defence & Space for the development and delivery of a new tactical unmanned air system (UAS).
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NewsAirbus Helicopters nets pair of Lithuanian orders
Airbus Helicopters has secured a double sales success in Lithuania, taking orders for a trio of five-bladed H145s and two H125s.
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NewsSlovenia to purchase six AW139M helicopters
Slovenia is to acquire six Leonardo Helicopters AW139M intermediate-twins through a government-to-government agreement with Italy.
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NewsRolls-Royce reiterates narrowbody ambitions with UltraFan technology and possible partner
Rolls-Royce has reiterated its intention to re-enter the market for narrowbody engines using technology from its UltraFan demonstrator in partnership with another supplier.
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NewsRolls-Royce pulls plug on electric propulsion plans
Rolls-Royce intends to divest its electrical powertrain business as it seeks to exit non-core operations.