All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 17
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NewsGama expands US maintenance footprint with Jet East acquisition
UK business aviation services group Gama Aviation has almost doubled the size of its US maintenance operation with the $11 million acquisition of Trenton, New Jersey-based Jet East
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AnalysisElectric and special mission P2012s mark busy year for Tecnam
Italian airframer has been stepping up deliveries of its flagship aircraft to launch customer Cape Air during 2020.
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NewsBlackshape looking to ramp up Gabriel production despite training doldrums
Italian aircraft developer sets itself ‘challenging target’ for output of its flagship programme in 2021, with high hopes for ISR and US recreational markets
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NewsItaly’s space sector seeks new frontiers despite Vega blow
An early cosmic pioneer, Italy is determined to continue playing a central role in emerging fields such as reusable space transportation.
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AnalysisWill air shows return in 2021?
Will air shows ever be the same again? The wait continues after almost a year of virtual gatherings, with Moscow and Dubai potentially on the horizon in 2021
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NewsBusiness aviation groups unite to fight grey charters
Ten business aviation groups have launched a campaign to raise awareness of so-called grey charters, where private aircraft are used for on-demand or “air taxi” flights. Source: AAIB The Piper Malibu in which Sala died The organisations – which include the National Business Aviation Association and its ...
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NewsIsraeli developer has freight expectations for hybrid airship
Atlas LTA is taking on HAV’s Airlander 10 with its own design for a family of platforms pitched at the remote cargo market.
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NewsStrata hands over first overseas-built 787 vertical fin
Formal delivery comes a decade after Mubadala unit set up as Gulf’s first aerostructures manufacturer.
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NewsIsraeli companies to debut at IDEX in Abu Dhabi
Move comes months after signing of Abraham Accords between UAE and Tel Aviv.
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NewsMEBAA business aviation show cancelled
The Middle East Business Aviation Association’s MEBAA Show is the latest event to fall victim to the Covid-19 crisis. Source: BillyPix The static park at the MEBAA show The Dubai-based convention, which had been rescheduled from its original December date to February 2021, will now next take ...
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In depthHelicopters: the crack troops of the war on wildfires
Rotorcraft are able to tackle forest blazes in a way fixed-wing aircraft can not. We look at what the various assets on the market can offer
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NewsJet Aviation sees rise in demand from business aviation debutants
Jet Aviation is the latest operator to report an uptick in demand for its charter services from former airline passengers using business aircraft for the first time. Source: Jet Aviation An impression of the new Scottsdale facility The aircraft management and services specialist says it has seen ...
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NewsPiaggio marks a million flight hours for Avanti
The distinctive turboprop twin-pusher first flew 34 years ago
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NewsSlimmed back Bombardier increases grip of aftermarket
Bombardier is now a business aviation-only manufacturer and it sees the service sector as critical to its future
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NewsEmbraer hands over first Praetor 600 to Flexjet
Fractional operator takes delivery of first example of super-midsize type for its European fleet.
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NewsAero Vodochody demonstrates L-39NG in Hungary
Aero Vodochody has demonstrated its L-39NG in Hungary as it continues to hunt further export opportunities for the modernised variant of the single-engined Cold War jet trainer. Source: Aero Vodochody Aero Vodochody first flew the L-39NG in December 2018 The Czech manufacturer in the last week performed ...
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AnalysisIs personal jet pack set for thrust into mass market?
They have long been the stuff of sci-fi, but, after the collapse of the most prominent manufacturer of a personal propulsion device, other developers are confident of a breakthrough.
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NewsChinese buyers could snap up ailing European aerospace suppliers: ASD
Crisis makes SMEs vulnerable to takeover from abroad, threatening countries’ sovereignty and independence, cautions trade association.
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NewsKlein Vision vows to have flying car on market next year after first sorties
Slovakian developer has begun 50h flight-test programme in bid to certificate road-to-air design.
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NewsSonaca to develop airframe for VoltAero Cassio hybrid
Belgian aerostructures manufacturer will transition dual-powered concept into production-ready aircraft, says start-up.