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UK details Eurofighter pitch for Finland, with ‘no financial surprises’

The UK-led Typhoon proposal being prepared for Finland’s HX contest pledges to add the nation to the Eurofighter industry consortium, while offering in-country final assembly, engine production and sovereign control over mission data. The UK-led Typhoon proposal being prepared for...

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FAA to require A220 wing-to-body fairing inspections

US regulators are following Canada’s lead by proposing that Airbus A220 operators be required to inspect the type for potential cracks in wing-to-body fairing components. US regulators are following Canada’s lead by proposing that Airbus A220 operators be required to...

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Corsair fleet renewal begins as it takes first higher-weight Airbus A330neo

French leisure carrier Corsair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900 on lease from Avolon, becoming the first operator to take the higher-weight version of the widebody. French leisure carrier Corsair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900...

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Rolls-Royce details ACCEL progress as it closes on May first flight

Rolls-Royce will next month transfer the electric-powered aircraft it is developing under its ACCEL project to Boscombe Down airfield in Wiltshire as it prepares for an attempt on the speed record for an electric aircraft in the first half of...

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Dutch private investor Panta to acquire Fokker support divisions from GKN

Strategic investment firm Panta Holdings of the Netherlands is to acquire the aftermarket companies Fokker Services and Fokker Techniek. The acquisition will take effect from 1 April. GKN Aerospace took over Fokker Technologies – which included Fokker Services and a...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.28.21)

"The Starship prototype will descend under active aerodynamic control, accomplished by independent movement of two forward and two aft flaps on the vehicle. All four flaps are actuated by an onboard flight computer to control Starship’s attitude during flight and...

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Airborne 03.24.21: Special Olympics Airlift, Sporty’s Airport Woes, B-17 v Bird

Also: Ultimate Bad Reg?, Van's Aircraft, Soyuz Repositioned, Hartzell Engine Technologies Next year is the 2022 Special Olympics USA games and Textron is asking for help transporting the athletes... Textron has started work on what they call (rightfully), the "company’s...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (03.29.21)

Aero Linx: The Rhode Island Pilots Association The Rhode Island Pilots Association has more than 300 members in and around the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. As a member of RIPA, you can both participate with and benefit...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.27.21)

“The SkyCourier was designed to fulfill a need in the marketplace for a flexible, reliable, high-utilization aircraft for customers around the world, and its versatility makes it a great fit for a wide range of operations. The aircraft has performed...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (03.27.21)

Linx: The Regional Airline Association RAA provides a unified voice of advocacy for North American regional airlines aimed at promoting a safe, reliable and strong regional airline industry and serves as an important support network connecting regional airlines and industry...

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