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Switzerland special: Image conscious trainers
Swiss Aviation Training Airline-specific training, says SAT, is all about "pre-wiring the pilot to your philosophy" training Image conscious Swiss...
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Switzerland special: World beater
Alu Menziken World beater After 50 years manufacturing aluminium for aerospace, Alu Menziken sees a secure future despite the rise of composites...
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Switzerland special: Bidders line up in fighter competition
Switzerland early this year launched the first stage of a contest to replace its Northrop F-5 fighters ...
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Fuel system tests continue following 777 crash landing
Following the British Airways Boeing 777 crash landing at London Heathrow airport, the manufacturer says it is testing the fuel system upstream of the high-pressure...
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Boeing unveils case against USAF decision to buy Airbus tankers
Boeing has decided to put the US Air Force on trial for the surprise decision to opt for an Airbus aircraft for a $12.1 billion tanker deal, legally challenging...
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Sukhoi MS-21 tie-up opens door for stretched Superjet
Russia's leading aerospace companies Irkut and Sukhoi have agreed to co-ordinate the family planning of their airliner programmes as part of a joint development...
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Biman decides to order 787-8s and 777-300ERs
Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to order four Boeing 777-300ERs and four 787-8s and expects to finalise a deal soon. The...
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Etihad launches global pilot cadet scheme
Abu Dhabi's Etihad is launching a worldwide cadet scheme for aspiring first officers as fast-growing airlines in the Middle East and Asia battle to recruit...
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India inks deal to upgrade MiG-29s
India has signed an agreement with Russia to upgrade its RSK MiG-29 fighters , but industry observers...
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Israel gives first details on spy satellite unit
The Israeli Intelligence Corps has revealed limited details of its spy satellite unit, which manages operations of the nation's five intelligence satellites...
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Thai to do A300-600 and 747 freighter conversions
Thai Airways International is planning to move into the Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A300-600 freighter conversion...
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FAA to detail NextGen requirements in three months
US carriers, and those who use US airspace, will learn about the Federal Aviation Administration's aircraft equipage requirements for its future air traffic...
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Industry slams FAA on ADS-B as proposed
Aircraft makers, airline associations and pilot groups alike are criticising the US Federal Aviation Administration's proposed...
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Working Week - Aviation safety training at the JAA
With ever more complex and stringent regulations further training in this area is no bad thing. Working Week talks to Joost Jonker, director of JAA Training - official subsidiary of the Joint Aviation Authorities