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New empennage for R66 Turbine Helicopter receives FAA approval

Robinson Helicopter Co.’s new empennage for R66 Turbine receives FAA approval

Robinson Helicopter has announced FAA certification of a new empennage configuration for the R66 Turbine. Following years of development and testing, the new empennage provides enhanced roll stability during high-speed flight. The configuration replaces the existing 2,000-hour TBO horizontal stabilizer with a 4,000-hour TBO symmetrical horizontal stabilizer mounted on the tailcone and positioned forward of

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Airbus Rolls-Royce and easyJet JV to tackle challenges of hydrogen powered travel

Airbus, Rolls-Royce and easyJet JV to tackle challenges of hydrogen-powered travel

Airbus, easyJet and Rolls-Royce have combined forces in a bold attempt to position Britain as a market leader of hydrogen-powered aviation at a time when the industry is plotting its course to decarbonisation. The partnership has been launched under the name of the Hydrogen in Aviation (HIA) alliance and aims to ensure that infrastructure, policy,

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Griffin announces purchase and leaseback agreement with BA

Griffin announces purchase-and-leaseback agreement with BA

Griffin Global Asset Management (Griffin) has announced the purchase-and-leaseback of two new Boeing 787-10 aircraft and two new A350-1000 aircraft on long-term lease to British Airways. “Griffin is extremely pleased to welcome British Airways as a new customer with the deliveries of these two 787-10s and two A350-1000s.  Our management team has a relationship with

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