All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 177
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Bombardier happy to wait to launch stretched Q400
Bombardier is still eyeing a revamped 90-seat version of its Q400 turboprop but is content to wait for engine advancements before committing to a new development...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Bombardier confident on CSeries sales
Mike Arcamone, president Bombardier commercial aircraft, has reiterated his confidence in the CSeries programme, both in terms of the aircraft development...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Qatar's 787 makes its entrance
One of the highlights of the Farnborough air show arrived on site this morning as the newest addition to Qatar Airways' fleet touched down after its flight...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Airbus Military pulls A400M out of flying display
Engine issues have again curtailed the participation of the Airbus Military A400M in the flying display of a major air show ...
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NewsRAF: 'No expectation' of finding missing Tornado aircrew alive
Search and rescue efforts to locate two missing RAF Panavia Tornado GR4 aircrew following a training incident off the Scottish coast on 2 July have been abandoned ...
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NewsEurocopter advances on certification for EC175
Eurocopter is advancing towards certification of its newest family member, the EC175 medium twin, with EASA approval still likely to be granted in the fourth...
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NewsEurocopter in 'advanced' talks for launch of SAR EC175
Although the initial batch of EC175s will be delivered in a configuration for transport work in the oil and gas sector, Eurocopter is actively pushing the...
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NewsPosition and power are key points for EC175 test pilot
Power and positioning are two key attributes of the Eurocopter EC175, says its chief test pilot Alain di Bianca. "It's very easy to fly," he says,...
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NewsOperators ‘convinced’ Eurocopter EC225 is safe to fly
Operators in the North Sea region have responded "positively" to Eurocopter's efforts since...
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NewsEurocopter continues NH90 talks with cash-strapped nations
Eurocopter is continuing discussions with Greece, Portugal and Spain to resolve doubts over outstanding NH90 orders ...
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NewsEurocopter pledging Aberdeen 'centre of excellence' if it clinches UK SAR contract
Eurocopter promises to turn its logistics and training base in Aberdeen, Scotland into a "centre of excellence" for search and rescue (SAR) work if it is...
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NewsSyria confirms shooting down of Turkish F-4 Phantom
Syria has confirmed that it has shot down a McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom fighter operated by the Turkish air force after it allegedly "violated Syrian...
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NewsBe-200 firefighters bid for US certification
California company International Emergency Services (IES) and Russian airframer Beriev have finished initial trials in Russia of the Be-200 amphibian aircraft for use in the firefighting tanker role, in a bid to get US certification and clearance for the aircraft.
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Ryanair makes surprise bid for Aer Lingus
Just days after the UK's competition regulator referred its minority 29% stake in Aer Lingus for further scrutiny, Ryanair has made a surprise bid for the...
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Kids go free on Alitalia flights between July and November
Alitalia is allowing accompanied children up to the age of 12 to travel for free on all domestic and international services between 2 July and 30 November...
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NewsNorway orders F-35As after securing JSM integration support
Norway has finally committed to the Lockheed Martin F-35A after securing guarantees from the USA over opportunities for Norwegian industry. Key to...
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B&H Airlines in talks with new partners after Turkish exit
Bosnian flag carrier B&H Airlines is already in talks with potential "strategic partners" to secure its future just days after Turkish Airlines announced...
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ANALYSIS: Farnborough will be crucial time in re-engined narrowbody fight
Airbus recently firmed two outstanding orders for A320neo family aircraft, with Norwegian Air Shuttle committing to 100 A320neos and Air Lease taking 36...
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NewsFlybe confident despite rising losses
Flybe remains optimistic that it can take advantage of further consolidation in Europe's regional airline industry despite slumping to a pre-tax loss of...
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Guernsey forges ahead with aircraft registry plan
Guernsey is forging ahead with plans to launch a business aircraft register as it looks to emulate the success of a similar scheme set up by the Isle of Man.