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AAR head predicts ILFC spin off
AAR's chief today predicted that International Lease Finance (ILFC) will be spun off of parent American International Group (AIG), saying he does not believe...
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Alenia's first 767-200SF again delayed
The Boeing machinist strike has forced Alenia Aeronavali to further delay delivery of its first Boeing 767-200 special freighter. Alenia Aeronavali...
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Europe works to develop built-in structural sensors
In operational terms, the early de Havilland Comets distinguished themselves for confirming...
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Italians take fibre-optic approach to health monitoring
airframer Italians take fibre-optic approach Italian airframe manufacturer Alenia Aerospace has conducted two flight tests using aC-27J Spartan...
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Down on downtime: airframers under pressure to develop predictive maintenance systems
Since their introduction roughly a decade ago aircraft health monitoring systems have enabled airlines to make significant strides in reducing flight delays...
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NewsNo end in sight for Boeing machinists' strike
With Boeing jetliner production frozen as a strike by the 26,800-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers rolls into its second...
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WAEA 2008: Connectivity takes hold
Airlines of every size and status, from the staunchly low-cost to the fervently high-end, are no longer taking a wait-and-see approach to connectivity, as...
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NewsAir Caraibes agrees to acquire three A350-1000s
Caribbean operator Air Caraibes has agreed to acquire three Airbus A350-1000 XWB aircraft, potentially becoming the fourth airline to place an order for the type.
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TATEM health management researchers reveal progress ahead of final report
The TATEM project team is soon to report on its research into aircraft health management, with the benefits of collaboration and integration likely to be emphasised
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Honeywell proposes UAVs as anti-missile escorts for airliners
Honeywell is proposing to thwart shoulder-fired missile attacks on civilian aircraft on takeoff by using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as decoys and chaff...
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New brand and name for Canadian maintenance provider ACTS
Former ACE Holdings subsidiary ACTS plans to formally take on a new name effective 23 September, formally dubbing itself Aveos. The maintenance, repair...
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NewsAlitalia gets approaches for cargo and maintenance units
Alitalia's special administrator Augusto Fantozzi has disclosed he has received initial approaches for the group's maintenance and cargo activities, while...
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NASA's 21st century lasers to analyse 1980s open rotor
The operational testing of Glenn's refurbished open rotor propulsion rig will begin in the first week of next year. In co-operation with General Electric,...
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Russia sets up central production site for amphibious aircraft
Russia is creating a single centre of competence for amphibian aircraft and flying boats with a main production and repair site in Taganrog and a test base...
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How will Europe achieve its Clean Sky goals?
Green and clean regional air transport is the goal of one of Europe's most ambitious research projects - but where can the technologies, materials and fuels be found?
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WAEA2008: Air Canada signs for Aircell connectivity
Air Canada intends to become the first Canadian airline to offer in-flight connectivity after inking a deal with Aircell that envisions fleet-wide installations...
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Queuing up for air taxis, but aircraft are slow to arrive
Lack of funds for expansion and problems with key programmes stunt ambitions of much-vaunted sector