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NewsBoeing reveals 777-9X dimensions in airport brief
Boeing has revealed a preliminary set of external dimensions for the 777-9X aircraft as part of its campaign to prepare airports far in advance of a scheduled entry into service in 2020.
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NewsDelhi police force to deploy mini UAV for night surveillance
Delhi police officers will deploy a mini unmanned air vehicle capable of flying night-time surveillance operations, in response to recent crimes that have been committed in the north of the city, Indian media has reported.
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NewsSaab gets funds for Czech Gripen upgrade
Saab has received a contract worth around SKr576 million ($76 million) from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the support and upgrade of 14 Gripen C/Ds operated by the Czech air force.
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Gulfstream selects PPG as G500, G600 window supplier
Gulfstream has selected PPG Industries to supply windshields, side cockpit windows and passenger-cabin window assemblies for its new G500 and G600 business jets.
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Israel scrambles fighters as Hamas parades Ababil UAV
Israel's air force scrambled fighters from one of its bases on 14 December, after Hamas militants launched an unmanned air vehicle to fly over a parade in Gaza to mark the 27th anniversary of the organisation's establishment. Israel was concerned that the aircraft might be sent into Israeli airspace, either ...
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NewsBoeing confirms Jetlines’ order for five 737 Max 7s
Canadian start-up carrier Jetlines has placed an order with Boeing to purchase five 737 Max 7 aircraft in a deal worth $438 million at list prices, Boeing announces.
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IAI targets training market with new EHUD model
Israel Aerospace Industries is promoting the fifth-generation version of its EHUD autonomous air combat maneuvering instrumentation training system, as it looks to build on the delivery of 1,000 units in earlier versions to 17 customers worldwide.
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NewsAirAsia X takes five more A330neos in firmed order
Long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X has added another five Airbus A330neo jets to its previous commitment for 50, and firmed the entire order.
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NewsFAA awards further UAV exemptions
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded five exemptions to allow unmanned air vehicles to fly a variety of civil operations in national airspace.
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OpinionOPINION: Are Gulf VIP airlines a First Class folly?
How elastic is an airline brand? Two of the big three Gulf airlines have built on their reputations for innovative customer service with VIP charter spin-offs to tap a market beyond their top-end scheduled products.
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Japan looks to obtain AIM-120C7 air-to-air missiles
The US Defense Security Cooperation agency has notified congress about a possible sale of 17 Raytheon AIM-120C7 AMRAAM missiles to Japan.
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NewsNorthrop delivers first SABR radar for Taiwan F-16s
Northrop Grumman has delivered the first of several developmental radars sold to Taiwan as an upgrade for their Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsGreece approved to buy 10 US Army CH-47D Chinooks
Boeing has been given the go ahead to sell 10 CH-47 Chinook heavy lift helicopters to Greece, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 11 December.
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NewsQatar A350 delivery rescheduled for 22 December
The on/off delivery of the first Airbus A350-900 to launch customer Qatar Airways is now set to take place on 22 December.
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Lockheed completes Tunisian C-130J deliveries
Lockheed Martin has completed deliveries of C-130J tactical transports to Tunisia, with the nation’s air force having received its second example of the new-generation Hercules on 11 December.
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Outlook for current A380 remains cloudy
Airbus president and chief executive Fabrice Brégier has robustly defended the prospects for the A380, insisting that the aircraft will eventually be re-engined and that a stretched variant will be developed.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Delta eyes a ‘fantastic’ 2015 as strength continues
Any one who has listened to a Delta Air Lines investor presentation in the past two years knows the drill – margin improvement, returning capital to shareholders and building a balance sheet that equals or surpasses those of investment grade industrials.
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NewsTop 10 last-minute aviation Christmas gifts on eBay
In case you’ve been too busy to notice, less than 12 shopping days now stand before Christmas. To assist our more procrastinating readers, Flightglobal has compiled a list of the top 10 last-minute Christmas gifts available for purchase right now on eBay, the online auction site. Aviation tends to rank ...
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NewsFESTIVE QUIZ: Can you outsmart Uncle Roger?
Sharpen your pencils, or mouse pointers, for the 2014 edition of Uncle Roger's Festive Quiz
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NewsComputer failure closes southern UK airspace
Airspace over the southern UK has been completely closed as a result of a computer failure.