Argentina and China agree fighter aircraft working group

The working group, which was discussed during a visit by between Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to Beijing from 2 to 5 February, will look at the possible transfer of a range of military equipment to Buenos Aries. Chief among this equipment is either the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) FC-1/JF-17 or the CAC J-10 fighter aircraft.

Ahead of any transfer of aircraft, the working group will examine means by which the FAA might integrate such aircraft into its inventory, and support them once in service. Argentina stands to receive 14 fighter aircraft should the proposed transfer go ahead, though no timelines have been revealed.

ANALYSIS: http://www.janes.com/article/48726/argentina-and-china-agree-fighter-aircraft-working-group

3DS to develop 3D printing capabilities for USAF [feedly]

3DS to develop 3D printing capabilities for USAF
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news3ds-to-develop-3d-printing-capabilities-for-usaf-4505953

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Zaha Hadid unveils plans for "world's largest" airport terminal [feedly]

Zaha Hadid unveils plans for "world's largest" airport terminal
http://www.gizmag.com/beijing-airport-terminal-worlds-largest-zaha-hadid/35966/

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Viewpoint: An Airbus A380neo Makes No Sense | Commercial Aviation content from Aviation Week

http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/viewpoint-airbus-a380neo-makes-no-sense

U.S. Carriers Face Shrinking Pool Of Pilots | Commercial Aviation content from Aviation Week

http://m.aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/us-carriers-face-shrinking-pool-pilots

Crash: Transasia AT72 at Taipei on Feb 4th 2015, right engine failed, left engine shut down

http://avherald.com/h?article=48145bb3&opt=0

On Feb 6th 2015 Taiwan's ASC reported that the investigation so far determined from flight data and cockpit voice recorders: the aircraft received takeoff clearance at 10:51Z, in the initial climb the aircraft was handed off to departure at 10:52:33Z. At 10:52:38Z a master warning activated related to the failure of the right hand engine, at 10:52:43Z the left hand engine was throttled back and at 10:53:00Z the crew began to discuss engine #1 had stalled. At 10:53:06Z the right hand engine (engine #2) auto-feathered. At 10:53:12Z a first stall warning occured and ceased at 10:53:18Z. At 10:53:19Z the crew discussed that engine #1 had already feathered, the fuel supply had already been cut to the engine and decided to attempt a restart of engine #1. Two seconds later another stall warning activated. At 10:53:34Z the crew radioed "Mayday! Mayday! Engine flame out!", multiple attempts to restart the engines followed to no avail. At 10:54:34Z a second master warning activated, 0.4 seconds later both recorders stopped recording.

Industry group opposes ICAO’s new aircraft tracking standard for business jets

http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsicao-aircraft-tracking-4505042

ICAO's new standard requires manufacturers to install ejectable flight recorders on all commercial airliners to frequently track the position and location of the aircraft.

IBAC said the standard should exempt aircraft with 19 passenger seats, reports Reuters.

IBAC's ICAO liaison office director Peter Ingleton was quoted by the news agency saying the cost of installing new safety devices on larger commercial aircraft can be easily managed over a small business jet.

UK allocates £80m for aerospace research activities

http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsuk-80m-aerospace-4505003

The funding is part of a commitment by the aerospace industry and UK government to spend £2bn through the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).

In addition to the funding for six projects in aerospace research, aerospace companies are providing £20m to enhance skills in the sector.

The projects will bring together 18 companies, 11 research institutions and five Catapult centres across the UK.

Taiwan orders ATR 72s grounded, inspected following TransAsia crash

http://atwonline.com/safety/taiwan-orders-atr-72s-grounded-inspected-following-transasia-crash

TransAsia has four ATR 72-600s remaining in its fleet as well as six ATR 72-500s. Uni Air, a subsidiary of Eva Air, operates 12 ATR 72-600s. TransAsia said it is cooperating with the order, adding that CAA will "confirm" the results of the inspections before the ATR 72s are allowed to fly again.

Finland clears Flybe Nordic sale

http://atwonline.com/finance-data/finland-clears-flybe-nordic-sale

Finland has given the green light for StaffPoint Holding and G.W. Sohlberg (GWS) to acquire Flybe's 60% stake in Flybe Nordic.

Flybe Nordic, which is parent to Finnair regional carrier Flybe Finland, was set up as a joint venture between Finnair (40%) and Flybe (60%) in 2011. However, Flybe is pulling out of the venture because of its poor performance.

Taiwan orders ATR 72s grounded, inspected following TransAsia crash

Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) has ordered Taiwanese airlines TransAsia Airways and Uni Air to ground their ATR 72s and conduct engine inspections on the turboprops following the Feb. 4 crash of a TransAsia ATR 72-600 in Taipei.

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