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Javelin VLJ developer ATG in talks on possible sale
Aviation Technology Group says it is negotiating a possible sale or majority buy-out of the very light jet developer,...
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Russia’s S7 to phase out last Soviet-built aircraft by 2013
As it prepares to take delivery of its first new Airbus A320, Russia's S7 Airlines has set deadlines for the phasing out its two remaining Soviet-built aircraft...
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US AFRL proves pulse-detonation engine can power aircraft
Researchers hope the first flight of an aircraft powered by a pulse detonation engine (PDE) ...
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Breakdown in ATC communication led to serious Irish air proximity incident between MD-83 and Boeing 737
Irish investigators are attributing a serious air proximity incident between a Flightline Boeing MD-83 and a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 last September to a breakdown...
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Emirates details initial A380 network
Emirates will operate its inaugural Airbus A380 services on 1 October between Dubai and New York, and will introduce flights to London Heathrow on 1 December....
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Philippines establishes CAA to win back Category 1 aviation safety rating
Philippine president Gloria Arroyo has approved the establishment of a new aviation safety oversight body,...
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Toyota may invest in Mitsubishi Regional Jet
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is considering investing in Mitsubishi...
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Boeing says simulator test shows 787 software catching up
Boeing has reached a development milestone in the 787 programme's previously troubled flight-control software code, with a simulated flight from Seattle-Tacoma...
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