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US Army solicits nano-UAV concepts
The US Army is soliciting technology concepts for a "cargo pocket" unmanned air vehicle (UAV), capable of providing "around the corner" tactical intelligence. The...
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IAG firms up 18 787 options for BA; indicates possible Iberia order
International Airlines Group (IAG) plans to convert 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliner options into firm orders for British Airways, which will use the new aircraft...
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US reveals details of F-15SE, F-35A bids for South Korea
The US Department of Defense formally notified the US Congress of potential sales of the Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle and Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike...
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Pilatus PC-24 business jet set for EBACE unveiling
Pilatus is planning to take the wraps off its PC-24 twin-engined business jet on 21 May at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition.
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PICTURE: Evektor's electric SportStar EPOS makes its maiden flight
Czech general aviation aircraft manufacturer Evektor flew its SportStar EPOS (Electric Powered Small Aircraft) prototype for the first time on 28 March.
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Solar-powered aircraft to fly across USA in May
A Swiss effort to fly a solar-powered aircraft across the USA is expected to launch from San Franciso, California, this May. Called Solar Impulse,...
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Ethiopian seeks Ex-Im funding for 777s
Ethiopian Airlines is requesting US Export-Import Bank support to help finance its Boeing 777 aircraft deliveries, according to the export credit agency....
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IN FOCUS: A smarter way to stay in touch
As wi-fi installations surge in popularity, more and more airlines are also bringing in cellular services to satisfy passengers' desire to use their smartphones in flight
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Boeing and USAF will have to recertificate entire F-15SA flight envelope
Boeing and the US Air Force will have to recertificate the new F-15SA's performance over the Eagle's entire flight envelope due to its new fly-by-wire...
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Tokyo Fire Department orders second EC225
The Tokyo Fire Department has ordered a second Eurocopter EC225 helicopter, which will be delivered in 2013.
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Bristow preparing for smooth transition to its UK search and rescue operation
Bristow Helicopters is now beginning a two-year "work-up period" ahead of its gradual transition to performing all the UK's search and rescue activity from 2015 following its victory in the country's Long SAR contest last month.
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Aeroflot receives Superjet simulator
Aeroflot has taken delivery of a full-flight simulator for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, installed at its Moscow Sheremetyevo base. It is the third Superjet...
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China Eastern to add 56 new aircraft in 2013
China Eastern Airlines will be inducting 56 new aircraft into its fleet this year, the majority of which will be narrowbodies. These include 22 Airbus...
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Indonesia could order seven additional C295s
Indonesia could obtain up to seven additional Airbus Military C295 tactical transport aircraft, which would bring its eventual total of the type to 16 examples. "The...
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Gol 737 declares emergency after two go-arounds
The flight crew of a Gol Boeing 737-700 declared emergency following two go-arounds while attempting to land at Imperatriz in an incident on 5 February. The...
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Worldwide space economy grew in 2011
The worldwide space economy grew to $304.3 billion from 2011 to 2012, says a report from industry consultancy The Space Foundation. According to The...
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IN FOCUS: Brazil defence growth opens new doors for Embraer
Two years can seem like a long time in the revitalised Brazilian defence market. While the lengthy delay to the air force's FX-2 fighter contract award receives most of the attention, the Brazilian military and the national defence industry have moved forward aggressively in key areas
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Storm ice suspected in Etihad A340 cruise incident
Pilots of an Etihad Airways Airbus A340-600 diverted to Singapore after a sudden encounter with turbulent weather during cruise generated unreliable airspeed...
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Sikorsky sells two S-76Ds to Indonesian charter firm
Sikorsky has entered a deal to sell two S-76D helicopters to Indonesian charter firm Travira Air.
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Boeing looks beyond batteries on latest 787 test flight
Boeing today completed two 787 test flights that was unrelated to the battery failures.