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EASA proposes to mandate take-off performance monitoring on new-build aircraft
Certain transport aircraft will be required to carry a take-off performance monitoring system to reduce the persistent risk of data-entry and calculation errors, under a new proposal from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
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RTX to sell Collins’ sensing and controls business to TransDigm
In addition to selling Collins Aerospace’s controls business to TransDigm, RTX is working to overcome a US lawsuit threatening its plan to sell a separate flight-control business to Safran.
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United Aircraft fits domestically-produced cabin elements to prototype MC-21
United Aircraft has carried out a provisional installation of domestically-produced interior fittings in the cabin of a prototype Yakovlev MC-21.

Norwegian Air Ambulance to take up to eight H145 helicopters

Norwegian Air Ambulance is to acquire more Airbus Helicopters H145 light-twins for fleet modernisation through a new framework agreement with the airframer.

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Near Earth and Honeywell complete autonomous flight of AW139

Near Earth Autonomy, supported by Honeywell, is competing for the US Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector effort to explore options for uncrewed rotorcraft to support ship-to-shore logistics.

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Racer accelerates to latest speed goal as demonstrator hits full stride

Airbus Helicopters has hit the latest speed goal for its Racer demonstrator, with the compound rotorcraft achieving 240kt (444km/h) in level flight earlier in the spring.

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Boeing plans for modernised Apache 50 years after first flight

It’s been nearly 50 years since the Hughes YAH-64 prototype lifted off for the first time in September 1975 and Boeing is now looking at how to keep the iconic attack helicopter flying for another half-century.

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Think tank calls for enhanced USAF MRO in Japan

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Indian ministry highlights safety shortcomings in various operational areas

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Tarmac Aerosave establishes formal outlet to repurpose non-airworthy components

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Air France-KLM maintenance unit and AerCap plan to form Leap JV

Think tank calls for enhanced USAF MRO in Japan
Indian ministry highlights safety shortcomings in various operational areas
Tarmac Aerosave establishes formal outlet to repurpose non-airworthy components
Air France-KLM maintenance unit and AerCap plan to form Leap JV

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Aura Aero to demonstrate unmanned ENBATA with French military
Aura Aero has unveiled its ENBATA unmanned air system, exhibiting a mock-up of the design at the Paris air show.
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MHI, Yamaha to research hybrid-powered UAVs
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is working with Yamaha Motor to research the use of hybrid power systems to extend the range of unmanned aerial vehicles.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks picks Windracers Ultra for uncrewed cargo trials
UK-based Windracers has secured another customer for its Ultra cargo drone, with the latest client promising to test the aircraft in equally tough operating conditions.

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Airbus pushes Taxibot concept after successful tests with A320-family jets

Airbus has gained approval for avionics bay changes on A320-family aircraft to allow use of the Taxibot pilot-controlled hybrid-electric tug and is now considering expanding the operability to its widebody jets too.

US Congress passes bill providing FAA $12.5bn for air traffic control overhaul

The US Congress has passed a sweeping spending and tax bill that will provide $12.5 billion to the Federal Aviation Administration to fund air traffic control (ATC) modernisation, one of President Donald Trump’s central policy priorities.

Embraer hikes second-quarter commercial jet deliveries

Embraer has nearly trebled the number of commercial aircraft deliveries in the second quarter compared with the first.

Boeing to acquire Spirit AeroSystems’ Belfast site as alternative buyer fails to emerge

Boeing will acquire Spirit AeroSystems’ Belfast site – save for Airbus A220 work – as part of its planned acquisition of the aerostructures supplier.

ATI-funded HyFIVE hydrogen project to end early after GKN’s departure forces rethink

A UK government-backed project to develop a cryogenic hydrogen fuel system looks set to end prematurely after a previous departure from the industry consortium led the remaining partners to reassess its feasibility.

VoltAero lines up Malaysian production of Cassio 330 amid investment interest

Malaysia could be the next location for final assembly of VoltAero’s Cassio family of hybrid-electric aircraft following an agreement struck between the French manufacturer and two partners.

EASA proposes to mandate take-off performance monitoring on new-build aircraft

Certain transport aircraft will be required to carry a take-off performance monitoring system to reduce the persistent risk of data-entry and calculation errors, under a new proposal from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

China joins aerospace firms in urging no new US trade barriers

China, along with many US and global aviation firms, in recent weeks raised alarm with the US Department of Commerce, warning that new aerospace-specific import taxes would negatively disrupt a global industry.

US Army connects with Electra for hybrid propulsion studies

Next-generation aircraft developer Electra has been awarded $1.9 million by the US Army to advance research and development of hybrid-electric power systems.

HERWINGT project progresses wing designs for next-generation regional turboprop

A European project to design a wing for a next-generation regional aircraft is closing in on the production of a series of demonstrators that will mature the underlying technologies required.

P180 ‘relaunch’ plus Akinci and TB2 production central to Piaggio’s future, new owner Baykar says

Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace is to launch an updated version of its iconic P180 Avanti Evo twin-turboprop and produce Akinci and TB2 unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for new owner Baykar Technologies, the Turkish firm has disclosed.

Think tank calls for enhanced USAF MRO in Japan

The Centre for Strategic & International Studies has called for Japan to play a greater role in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of US Air Force aircraft in the Asia-Pacific.

United Aircraft gradually progressing with Il-114-300 and Tu-214 certification

Russia’s United Aircraft is to fit a new anti-icing system to the Ilyushin Il-114-300 prototype this summer, and equip it with a passenger cabin in autumn, as the twin-turboprop progresses with certification.

Bombardier secures 50-strong executive jet order from mystery customer

Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier has landed a firm order for 50 Challenger- and Global-family jets from an anonymous first-time customer.

Cirrus to expand production site in Grand Forks

US aircraft manufacturer Cirrus has committed $13 million to expand its production site in North Dakota, a move the company says will enable it to better support production of its SR Series single-piston and SF50 Vision Jet.

Jay Malave to succeed Brian West as Boeing CFO

Boeing chief financial officer Brian West will step down on 15 August and be succeeded in the role by Jay Malave, a longtime United Technologies executive who most recently was Lockheed Martin’s CFO.

Eve targets potential air taxi operations in Costa Rica

US air taxi developer Eve Air Mobility has secured a letter of intent that calls for the potential delivery of up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles to a start-up operator in Costa Rica.

Fitch upgrades Boeing’s outlook on operational and financial improvements

Fitch Ratings has signalled increased confidence in Boeing’s financial and operational stability by boosting its long-term credit outlook for the aircraft manufacturer.

RTX to sell Collins’ sensing and controls business to TransDigm

In addition to selling Collins Aerospace’s controls business to TransDigm, RTX is working to overcome a US lawsuit threatening its plan to sell a separate flight-control business to Safran.

UK competition regulator launches probe into Boeing’s Spirit acquisition

UK competition regulators have launched an initial investigation into Boeing’s planned acquisition of aerostructures supplier Spirit AeroSystems.

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