All air transport news – Page 1682
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NewsA380 to visit Asia-Pacific and Middle East
Airbus is finalising plans to take its A380 on a visit to the bases of early customers Emirates, Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines (SIA).
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Air Canada denies renewed pilot dispute will hurt 777/787 plans
Air Canada is denying that a breakdown in mediated talks to resolve Air Canada’s pilot seniority dispute will affect the carrier’s already troubled purchase of Boeing 777s and 787s.
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Aero Vodochody wins first French contract
Czech aerospace company Aero Vodochody is continuing to successfully reposition itself as a supplier partner to Western manufacturers after a disappointing recent performance for its two key aircraft programmes and Boeing's departure as main shareholder.
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Pilot blames stress for bad landing
Unstable high-speed Ryanair 737 approach forces Irish carrier to re-evaluate and improve its training procedures
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Turning a circle
The soaring oil price has refuelled the turboprop aircraft market after years in the doldrums, with airlines increasingly focused on slashing operating costs
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EADS reconnoitres UAV combat technology
Studies will lay groundwork for fully capable UCAV system to be introduced by 2025
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WTO says last year’s US export tax is still illegal
Legislation enacted to appease European concerns falls foul of world body
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Thruster nozzles are first product of spray process
Canadian manufacturer to produce satellite components with revolutionary method
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NewsATG throws Javelin into flight test
Maiden sortie described as ‘flawless’ as prototype is put through paces, with second outing due at end of October
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Jet Airways eyes new types to go with 777-300ER order
Indian carrier studies fleet options as it aims to expand international operations