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Helicopter hit crane while pilot was turning to head for heliport – investigators
The AgustaWestland AW109E helicopter that crashed into a crane over central London on 16 January was turning right over the river Thames to reverse its easterly track and head west for Battersea heliport when it hit the crane's jib at a recorded secondary surveillance radar altitude of 800ft (244m), according ...
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Rizon Jet accuses Qatar civil aviation authority of unfair competition
Qatar-based charter operator Rizon Jet has accused the country's civil aviation authority - and, indirectly, flag carrier Qatar Airways - of "unfair competition" by creating "hindrances that make it impossible to sustain a viable business".
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ATR targets 80 orders in 2013
ATR chief executive Filippo Bagnato is confident the Franco-Italian airframer can achieve 80 new orders this year as it strives to maintain its backlog at...
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ATR lands 74 firm orders in 2012
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR took 74 firm orders during 2012 and delivered a total of 64 aircraft. The airframer detailed its figures during...
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Bangladesh’s Regent Airways to add two 737-700s to fleet
Bangladeshi carrier Regent Airways will receive two leased Boeing 737-700 aircraft to allow it to commence international operations in May. The two...
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Flybe to cut fleet as part of restructuring plan
UK regional carrier Flybe's restructuring programme will involve reducing the fleet by seven aircraft compared with its previous growth plans.
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UK's Flybe cuts 300 staff in bid to return to profits
UK regional carrier Flybe is to axe 300 staff as part of an effort to restore profitability to the company in 2013-14. The airline group has detailed...
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USAF delays Afghan Light Air Support source selection
A US Air Force tender to purchase 20 light attack aircraft for the Afghan air force has been delayed. The service was expected to award a contract for the...
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Deep Space Industries formed to exploit near-Earth asteroids
A newly-formed company, Deep Space Industries, has announced a plan to mine asteroids flying by the Earth. The company intends to send small, lightweight...
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Cirrus introduces fifth-generation SR22
Cirrus has introduced its fifth-generation SR22 series of piston singles, which boast an increase in gross weight from 1,543kg (3,400lb) to 1,633kg and a rise in seating capacity from four to five people.
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IN FOCUS: How new export credit rules will change aircraft finance
New rules for export credit have come into force, but questions remain over the goal of pushing more airlines towards commercial financing or whether the new agreement tackles every issue of concern.
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IN FOCUS: International growth is driving expansion at San Antonio airport in Texas
Network USA is the annual Airline Business route-planning event Dates 3-5 March Venue Hyatt Regency, San Antonio Event organiser Airline...
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IN FOCUS: Why IATA wants to shake up the airline distribution sector
IATA's plans to shake up the airline retail world with its New Distribution Capability has met with a mixed response, but the association's distribution and financial services chief Aleks Popovich believes the sector is in vital need of modernisation
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Israel to boost rocket detection, tests improved Iron Dome
Israel's air force is upgrading its detection system for incoming rockets, and has tested an improved Iron Dome interceptor ...
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ANALYSIS: Can European ATC gain from the American way?
Private competition in the provision of 'contract towers' has helped drive down US air traffic control costs and the opportunity is there for similar savings...
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Sabena selected for Airbus A319 VIP modification
Sabena Technics has been selected by an undisclosed Asian customer to carry out the VIP cabin modification of an Airbus A319 airliner.
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PICTURE: Austria's first Hercules enters modernisation programme
The UK's Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has begun a modernisation programme on Austria's C-130K fleet ...
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AirTanker performs first airline operations with A330 Voyager
A civilian-registered A330 Voyager has made its first flights for UK provider AirTanker operating as an approved airline ...
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Damaged ANA 787 battery sent for CT scans
The damaged lithium-ion battery from All Nippon Airways' Boeing 787-8 has been sent to Japan's space agency for checks. Investigators from the Japan...
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ANALYSIS: Transatlantic venture faces antitrust test
European antitrust officials are about to impose commitments on United Airlines, Air Canada, and Lufthansa because of concerns about the anti-competitive...