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BlueBird reveals enhanced variant of SpyLite UAV
BlueBird has unveiled a new version of its SpyLite mini unmanned air vehicle, which the company says can perform covert surveillance missions in GPS-denied and jamming conditions.
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KC-390 confirmed for Farnborough debut
Embraer is to give its developmental KC-390 tanker/transport an international debut at the Farnborough air show, ahead of a multi-national promotional tour for the jet-powered type.
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German Heron TP to follow in Israel’s footsteps
The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron TP unmanned air vehicle that is due to be supplied to Germany will be in a similar configuration to the one used by the Israeli air force (IAF), it has been revealed.
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PICTURES: RAF launches first Storm Shadow strike against IS in Iraq
MBDA's Storm Shadow cruise missile has been used by the Royal Air Force in the campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq for the first time, with the weapon having been deployed by Panavia Tornado GR4s operating from its Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
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Ameco merges Beijing and Chengu businesses
Ameco Beijing has merged its aircraft overhaul business at its home base, with that of its Chengu facility, as a single product.
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European airline leaders play down Brexit concerns
European carrier chiefs are stressing the importance of ensuring that the benefits from a liberalised and deregulated aviation market are not lost following the recent UK Brexit vote, but insist the sector is well placed to deal with the short-term challenges.
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Istanbul Ataturk operations resume after bombing
Turkish Airlines has resumed flight operations at its main base, Istanbul Ataturk, following the attack on the airport on 28 June.
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Istanbul Ataturk closed to flights until 29 June
The US Federal Aviation Administration has suspended flights between the USA to Istanbul following reports of an explosion inside the city’s primary airport, the FAA confirms.
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UK special: Strength of Northern Ireland consortium greater than sum of the parts
Five aerospace SMEs in Northern Ireland are tackling the problem of being squeezed down the supply chain by coming together as a consortium to compete for complex work packages
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FARNBOROUGH: Business aviation prepares for busy Farnborough
Business aviation has become an integral part of the Farnborough air show fabric since the introduction in 2004 of a business aircraft park – affectionately known as the BAP.
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Air Canada finalises deal for up to 75 CS300s
Five days after the Canadian parliament cleared a legal obstacle, Air Canada has finalised a firm order with Bombardier for 45 CS300s, including options to buy 30 more.
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ANALYSIS: How aviation financiers see Brexit's likely effects
Warnings on the implications of Brexit for UK and European aviation were sounded at the Flightglobal Finance Forum in London yesterday.
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GainJet expands into Ireland
Greek VIP charter and management provider GainJet Aviation has established a base in the Republic of Ireland, to exploit the growing demand for transatlantic services.
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PICTURE: First Lufthansa A350 nears completion
German flag-carrier Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-900 is nearing structural completion at the Toulouse final assembly line.
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Embraer Legacy 500 to make Farnborough debut
Embraer’s Legacy 500 business jet will make its Farnborough air show debut between 11-17 July, as the Brazilian airframer seeks to bolster sales of the midsize business jet in the UK and Europe.
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Daher delivers TBM 930 to first European corporate owner
An Italian company has become the first European corporate owner of the Daher TBM 930, following the handover in late June of the high-speed, single-engined turboprop – registration F-HSAL.
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Dassault Falcon 8X secures European type certification
Dassault has secured European type certification for its 8X business jet, and is preparing the ultra-long-range flagship for service entry early in the fourth quarter. US approval, meanwhile, is expected in the coming weeks.
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Rolls-Royce leaves first-half outlook unchanged
Rolls-Royce’s outlook for the first half of the year remains unchanged, and the company is expecting overall underlying profit before tax to be close to break-even.
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Original A320 test airframe emerges as flight laboratory
Airbus has found a new role for its veteran A320 prototype, having converted the airframe into an airborne laboratory.
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Allegiant to add Newark with new flights
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will launch service on 12 new routes later this year, including its first flights to the New York City area.