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Analysis of world airline accidents and incidents in 2007
Global figures for commercial aviation crashes in 2007 show an all-time low of 23 fatal accidents. Even the number of fatal casualties, at 597, was well...
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Airbus studying 350min ETOPS for A350 at service entry
Airbus is aiming to certificate the A350 XWB with 350min extended twin-engined operations (ETOPS) capability upon the type's entry into service in 2013,...
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20-20 hindsight: accident reports published in 2007
investigations 20-20 hindsight: accident reports in 2007 Several final accident reports were issued during 2007. Following recommendations...
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Florida aerospace special - Toys for grown-ups
BUSINESS AIRCRAFT TOYS FOR GROWN-UPS Aero Toy Store's name may suggest it deals in model aircraft. In fact, the "toys" it sells change hands...
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Florida aerospace special - Building a global hub for component supply
aftermarket Parts to the world A group of innovative distributors have made the area around Miami and Fort Lauderdale a global hub for component...
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Accidents/incidents for 2007
Fatal events involving illegal interference with the safety of aircraft 23 MarchTransaviaexportIlyushin Il-76 (EW-78849)Mogadishu, Somalia1111TO The...
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Permanent CRJ flap fix on horizon as SkyWest admits challenges
Bombardier has engaged US manufacturer Eaton to work on additional modifications to the CRJ100/200's flap system, even as a newly redesigned system is about...
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L'Avion to double Paris-NY fleet
French transatlantic all-premium carrier L'Avion is to introduce its second aircraft into service on 20 January, enabling it to double frequency on its Paris...
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Lockheed Martin receives production contract for new F-16s
Pakistan's efforts to acquire 18 new F-16 fighters has passed a key milestone, with Lockheed Martin receiving an almost $500 million contract ...
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China may merge AVIC I and II units
More than eight years after splitting state aerospace giant Aviation Industries of China (AVIC) into two mammoth holding companies, China is considering...
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Boeing sets new orders record, but can Airbus beat it?
Boeing has set a new sales benchmark with 1,413 net orders in 2007, but the record could be short-lived as Airbus ...
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More Chinese companies to join 150-seater programme
More details are emerging about the state-owned Chinese companies that will have risk-sharing roles in the country's planned large aircraft programme. China...
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