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AnalysisINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Offshore Oil & Gas Support Fleet sees stabilization
The three years since the significant reduction in oil prices which began in July 2014 have been a challenging time for the oil and gas industry and also the helicopter operators which support them. It has proved to be the most severe downturn experienced for many years. The period has ...
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NewsXTI to launch TriFan 600 at NBAA with one third-scale mock-up
XTI Aircraft will formally launch the TriFan 600 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft at the National Business Aviation Association convention and exhibition in October, where it plans to unveil a one-third-scale mock-up of the new design.
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US Navy tightens unmanned tanker requirements
The US Navy solidified parameters for its unmanned MQ-25 Stingray, setting up a spartan platform that will satisfy not much more than carrier suitability and air refueling requirements.
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US State Department approves F-16V sale to Bahrain
The US State Department has approved the sale of 19 Lockheed Martin F-16V aircraft to Bahrain, offering a critical lifeline to the Falcon’s production line.
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US Coast Guard searches for long-range UAV
The US Coast Guard is searching for a land-based, long-range, ultra-endurance unmanned air vehicle, according to a request for information posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website last week.
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Nextant announces launch customer for Challenger 604XT
Nextant Aerospace has announced the launch customer for its remanufactured Challenger 604, which it is preparing for US and European certification in June 2018.
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NewsUnited debuts first 767-300ER with Polaris
United Airlines first Boeing 767-300ER with its Polaris business class seat enters service today, flying between Newark and London Heathrow.
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L-3 selects Gulfstream for Compass Call platform
L-3 Communications selected the Gulfstream 550 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft to host the US Air Force’s existing Compass Call technology, a move that its rivals Boeing and Bombardier attempted to thwart over the past two years.
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Canada entertains Australian Hornet buy to fill interim role
Canada could acquire used Australian F/A-18A and F/A-18B Hornets to replace its aging CF-18s, a move that would both satisfy its interim fleet needs and dodge a new Boeing acquisition.
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Silicon Valley-style software approach comes to F-35, F-22
US military and defence industry officials are close to adopting Silicon Valley-style software development and refresh processes for military aircraft, starting with billion-dollar upgrade programmes for the Lockheed Martin F-35 and F-22.
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NewsUnited to replace 777-200s with A350s
United Airlines plans to replace the majority of its Boeing 777-200ER fleet with Airbus A350-900s, says chief financial officer Andrew Levy.
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SkyWest to take 25 Embraer 175s
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has ordered 25 Embraer 175s, of which 15 will initially be configured with 70 seats.
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Texas Turbine secures European approval for Supervan 900 propeller
US engineering and modification company Texas Turbine Conversions (TTC) has secured European supplemental type certification for the Hartzell four-bladed, lightweight, composite swept propeller, designed specifically for its Supervan 900 single-engined turboprop.
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US Marine Corps awards CH-53K production contract
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded Lockheed Martin a $303.9 million contract to begin production of Sikorsky’s CH-53K King Stallion for the US Marine Corps, Sikorsky’s parent company, Lockheed, announced last week.
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NewsOne Aviation flies EA700 aerodynamic proof-of-concept wing
One Aviation has flown an aerodynamic, proof-of-concept wing intended for its in-development Eclipse EA700 very-light jet (VLJ). The structure was attached to a modified EA500, with the registration N990NE, for the 1h 30min sortie on 1 September.
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WTO reverses ruling against 777X tax break
The World Trade Organisation has reversed a ruling against a tax incentive for the production of the Boeing 777X in Washington state, handing a blow to the European Union in its a long-running dispute with the United States over aerospace subsidies.
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ANALYSIS: Commercial orders suffer post-Paris hangover
Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier delivered 16 of their new narrowbody aircraft in July, figures from Flight Fleets Analyzer show.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: GAMA's half yearly shipments show modest uptick
Fixed-wing business and general aviation aircraft manufacturers made modest shipment gains over the first six months of 2017, with a 2.7% climb marking the sector’s first year-on-year increase since 2014.
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NewsNo impact to Southwest or United ratings from Harvey: S&P
S&P Global does not foresee any impact to the ratings of Southwest Airlines or United Airlines from Hurricane Harvey.
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ANALYSIS: Top 100 aerospace companies grow more profitable
Last year proved highly profitable for most of the world's biggest aerospace companies. Despite near-stagnant revenues, the industry's largest 100 businesses significantly boosted returns, with profits soaring more than 17% in dollar terms over the previous financial year, and operating margins averaging 9.3%.