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NewsPICTURE: Kongsberg completes JSM fit check on F/A-18
Kongsberg and Boeing have completed a successful fit check of the Norwegian manufacturer's developmental Joint Strike Missile (JSM) on to a F/A-18F Super Hornet.
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Modification to correct Q400 nose-steering flaw
Canadian safety authorities have ordered modification of Bombardier Q400 nose-wheel steering systems after a latent design deficiency was discovered during a pushback incident.
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NewsBangkok Airways signs for nine ATR 72s
Bangkok Airways has signed an agreement for nine ATR 72-600s, sources close to the discussions say.
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Turbomeca completes first ground run of Ardiden 3C
Turbomeca has performed the first run of its new Ardiden 3C helicopter engine which has been jointly developed with China's AVIC Engine.
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NewsEurofighter flies with Storm Shadow missiles
MBDA’s Storm Shadow cruise missile has been flown with a Eurofighter Typhoon for the first time.
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NewsIsrael considers lease model for KC-46A tankers
Israel's defence ministry is evaluating a plan that could allow it to lease Boeing 767-based KC-46A tankers as replacements for the converted Boeing 707s now used by its air force.
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AEA SUMMIT: European airlines' challenges and opportunities
Analyst and AEA Aviation Leadership Summit speaker Chris Tarry examines key issues and obstacles confronting airline managers seeking to improve financial performance
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NewsScottish Nationalists reveal vision for independent air force
An independent Scotland would operate Typhoon fighters, C-130J transports, maritime patrol aircraft and utility helicopters, the SNP says.
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AEA SUMMIT: New CEO outlines his vision
The Association of European Airlines has had a makeover. The long-serving industry body is unveiling its new slimmed-down shape during its first open-door annual general meeting, where chief executive Athar Husain Khan is showcasing a much more outwardly-focused organisation which aims to shout its messages from ...
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NewsCHC's S-92 order helps Sikorsky cement sales lead over rival
Vancouver, Canada-based CHC Helicopter has formalised its order, originally announced in September, for nine Sikorsky S-92 helicopters with a further 15 aircraft covered by options.
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Aurigny plans Dornier order to replace Trislander fleet
Aurigny Airlines plans to order two or three Dornier 228s to replace its fleet of ageing Britten-Norman Trislanders, following a successful two-week trial, says the UK regional carrier's chief executive.
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NewsRussia readies rule change on foreign-pilot recruitment
Russian authorities are putting the finishing touches to legislation designed to allow domestic carriers to hire foreign flightcrew.
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Volaris to lease four A320s from BOC Aviation
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed an agreement to lease four new Airbus A320 aircraft from BOC Aviation.
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Eurocopter takes first Indonesia-produced EC225/EC725 fuselage
Eurocopter has taken delivery of the first complete main fuselage for the EC225/EC725 helicopter produced by Dirgantara Indonesia, also known as Indonesian Aerospace (IAe).
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VIDEO: Scorpion light strike aircraft completes pre-flight taxi trial
Textron has released video footage showing taxi testing with its Scorpion demonstrator, just days before the type's expected first flight.
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NewsGrizzly end: First A400M flies into retirement
Airbus Military has reduced the size of its "Grizzly" development fleet of A400M tactical transports to three, after retiring its first-flight example and placing another aircraft into storage.
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US Army’s AH-64Es reach initial operating capability
The US Army’s first unit of Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, which have upgraded engines and new software, has achieved initial operating capability and is ready to be deployed, according to a 27 November Army media release.
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Aertec keeps local focus on global challenge
For engineering consultancy Aertec, one key challenge these days for itself – and its clients – is an aerospace take on the environmental movement’s mantra, “think global, act local”. For a company that specialises not in product design, but in design of the factories and test regimes that support the ...
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NewsAmerican and US Airways set to merge by 9 December
American Airlines and US Airways plan to close their merger by 9 December, following approval of their revised plan by a US bankruptcy court today.
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NewsFAA formalises warning on GEnx icing problem for 747, 787
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered operators of GE Aviation-powered Boeing 747-8s and 787s to avoid flying into ice crystal icing conditions.