All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 171
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Eurocopter wins Puma HC2 support deal
Eurocopter has won a €60 million ($79 million), three-year deal to support 24 Puma helicopters it is upgrading to the HC2 standard for the UK Royal Air Force. The...
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NewsEurocopter reveals more detail on EC225 fixes
Eurocopter has released further details of its planned fix for the problems bedevilling the EC225, which led to an estimated two-thirds of the global Super...
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NewsFrance confirms order for 34 NH90 troop transports
The French defence ministry has confirmed an order for 34 NH Industries NH90 troop transport helicopters for the nation's army ...
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NewsPARIS: Eurocopter moves to restore tarnished reputation with EC225 fix
One issue that has bedevilled the offshore transportation segment over the past 12 months is the grounding of Eurocopter's EC225.
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NewsPICTURES: UK's first Dreamliner arrives in Manchester
The first UK-operated Boeing 787 touched down today in Manchester airport at 11:00 local on runway 23R following its ferry flight from Seattle. To...
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NewsPARIS: Super-medium helicopters close on certification
Search for a theme covering helicopters in development and you quickly find that the new super-medium category is dominating the thoughts of three of the four big Western manufacturers.
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NewsWhite-out likely cause of fatal Berlin helicopter crash, says BFU
A rotorwash-generated white-out appears to have been a significant contributory factor to the 21 March fatal collision of two German Federal Police helicopters while on a training exercise at Berlin's Olympic Stadium.
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Russia suspends Mil Mi-8 flights after fatal crash
Russia's defence ministry on 28 May suspended operations using Mil Mi-8 helicopters, following a fatal training accident involving the type. A statement...
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NewsNorthrop, EADS defend Euro Hawk performance
Northrop Grumman and EADS, the main parties behind the Euro Hawk programme, have defended the unmanned air vehicle's performance after criticism from its...
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EBACE: Snecma eyes maiden Silvercrest sortie in fourth quarter
Engine manufacturer Snecma [stand 1247] is advancing towards first flight of its new Silvercrest business jet powerplant in the fourth quarter of 2013, having...
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EBACE: Luma Technologies lights the way with King Air retrofit
Bellevue, Washington-based Luma Technologies [stand 1949]is seeing strong interest in its retrofitable LED warning panels for Beechcraft King Airs, as operators...
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EBACE: Stratajet ready for consumer launch
Stratajet [stand 673] is targeting the third quarter of 2013 for the public launch of its booking and brokerage platform, following a successful beta test...
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NewsProgramme restart puts Aerion in race against time to go supersonic
Supersonic business jet aspirant Aerion has reopened the engine selection and airframe configuration for its 12-seat concept, effectively restarting the...
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EBACE: Marshall plans £17m Cambridge upgrade
The owner of Cambridge airport, Marshall Aerospace, will issue a tender later this year seeking bidders for a £17 million ($25.8 million) improvement project...
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EBACE: Abelag targets expansion through acquisition
Brussels airport-based charter and fixed-base operation Abelag [stand 1158] is looking to reach its 50th anniversary next year in rude health, following...
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EBACE: Iacobucci unveils new double seat
Italian manufacturer Iacobucci HF [stand 771] has unveiled a new double VIP seat at EBACE as it looks to extend its penetration in the high-end seating market. The...
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NewsEBACE: Embraer confident on sustained market recovery
Embraer [stand 7041 and static] remains confident the market for business jets will continue to head in the right direction, despite the outlook for European...
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NewsEBACE: AgustaWestland pushes VIP-roled AW169
AgustaWestland believes its light twin-engined AW169 can grab a sizeable share of the VIP and corporate transport market as the type advances towards planned...
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NewsEBACE: OnAir targets business aviation with GSM product
Connectivity provider OnAir [stand 1663] is targeting aggressive growth in the business aviation market as it launches the sector's first GSM product. Its...
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EBACE: Jet Professionals turns 30
Aviation staffing company Jet Professionals celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and is continuing its global expansion with the opening of two offices.