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Late bank preceded MD-83 wing-strike
Attempts to correct a Boeing MD-83's leftward drift during flare preceded the aircraft's striking its right wing on the ground while landing at the Afghan...
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EASA seeks more accessible IR for general aviation pilots
The European Aviation Safety Agency has proposed a more accessible instrument rating (IR) that would allow more general aviation pilots to fly safely in instrument meteorological conditions.
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F-35 programme chief updates Dutch partners
F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin officials are urging the Netherlands government to keep faith with the Joint Strike Fighter ...
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Brazilian navy begins UAS evaluation
The Brazilian navy has begun to evaluate two Israeli-made unmanned air systems for maritime surveillance missions ...
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Indian air force to launch micro UAS evaluation
The Indian air force is to evaluate several micro unmanned air systems from around 10 companies in early May ...
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Japan poised to lift 787 grounding
Japan's ministry of land, infrastructure and transport says it could lift the grounding of the Japanese Boeing 787 fleet, as early as local evening time...
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China Southern Q1 2013 net profit down 82%
China Southern Airlines has reported a net profit of yuan (CNY) of 57 million ($9.24 million) for the first quarter of 2013, reflecting a decrease of 82%...
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American details Sao Paulo-Chicago and Los Angeles plans
American Airlines plans to launch its proposed flight between Chicago O'Hare and Sao Paulo Guarulhos on 20 November 2014, if it receives US-Brazil frequencies...
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Hawaiian to codeshare with China Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines plans to launch a codeshare with Taiwan's China Airlines, as it continues to expand its partner network in Asia. The Honolulu-based...
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Budget woes may mean schedule slips, employee furloughs for NASA
NASA administrator Charles Bolden defended his case for fully funding the space agency's budget request of $17.7 billion in fiscal 2014 during congressional...
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Russian Air Force pilot flies PAK-FA for first time
A Russian Air Force test pilot has flown the PAK-FA fifth-generation stealth fighter for the first time, Sukhoi says. Pilot VP Chkalov, who is assigned to...
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VIDEO: Eurocopter demonstrates unmanned EC145
Eurocopter has unveiled an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV), based on its EC145 light twin, which has been in development since September 2011.
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Embraer maintenance costs cut into JetBlue's profits
JetBlue Airways attributes the decline in its first quarter earnings to weakened travel demand, caused by the lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy and unplanned...
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Next Eurofighter boss to target global partnerships
Airbus Military's Alberto Jose Gutierrez Moreno has been named as the next chief executive of the Eurofighter consortium ...
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Israeli F-16 downs another Hezbollah UAV
An Israeli air force Lockheed Martin F-16 has shot down an unmanned air vehicle launched from Lebanon by Hezbollah militants ...
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IN FOCUS: CRJ200 may get new lease of life after scope clause changes
In 2012, three North American mainline carriers adopted revised scope clauses allowing for larger regional aircraft types to be integrated into their fleets....
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BA to use Manston for A380 training
British Airways is likely to station its first Airbus A380 at London Manston for initial circuit training after the jet is delivered in July.
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Etihad, Air Canada pact after thaw in bilteral relations
Etihad Airways and Air Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding for codeshare services. The carriers intend to begin codesharing in the third...
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Vertical-lift commuting could ease airport capacity crunch: Bertling
Vertical-lift commuting will increasingly be seen as a solution to the problems posed by limited airport capacity in the Western world, as technological...
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China Aviation Supplies to buy 42 A320s and 18 A330s
China Aviation Supplies has committed to 42 Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and 18 A330 twinjets under a general-terms agreement. Airbus signed the...