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NewsLufthansa targets low demand economy-class markets with 747-8I
Lufthansa will use its new Boeing 747-8Is to tackle long-haul markets where demand is weak for economy class seats. This is because the stretched jumbo slots...
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Israeli know-how boosts Russia's armed UAS project
Technology transferred from Israel is helping Russia to design its first strike unmanned air system ...
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Air Malta to restart Benghazi link
Air Malta is to resume services to the Libyan city of Benghazi next month, operating twice-weekly on the route. It says it will restart flights on...
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NewsQUIZ: How well do you know your low-cost carriers?
Which low-cost carrier does this airline tail below belong to? When did Michael O'Leary take over as chief executive of Ryanair? And do you know your peaches from your mangos? Yes its time again to test your knowledge of no-frills carriers with this year's Airline Business low-cost ...
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NewsVIDEO: EasyJet's McCall on allocated seating trial
EasyJet chief executive Carolyn McCall insists the airline will only go ahead with allocated seating if it does not impact its turn around times
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ITR sees future in small engine MRO
Spain's Industria de Turbo Propulsores (ITP) is looking to expand the capabilities of its Mexican overhaul shop, Industria de Turborreactores (ITR), beyond...
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Ukraine close to signing Indian missile deal
Ukraine is close to signing one of its biggest ever defence deals with India, linked to the sale of R-27 air-to-air missiles ...
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NewsMi-38 ready for serial production 'soon', with certification in 2015
Russian Helicopters' Kazan factory is building a third prototype of a new model, the Mil Mi-38, which fits between the 36-passenger Mi-17 and the 82-passenger heavylift Mi-26.
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NewsHuman powered flight gets double lift
Human-powered flight enthusiasts gained a lift last month when the Royal Aeronautical Society formally approved plans to hold a competition in July, two weeks ahead of the London Olympics.
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Australian Shadow 200 UAV commences Afghan operations
Australia has commenced operations with the AAI Shadow 200 tactical unmanned air system in Afghanistan ...
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NewsAustralia issues tender for F/A-18 Hornet maintenance
Australia has issued a request for tender related to its fleet of 71 Boeing F/A-18 A/B Hornet aircraft. The contract will cover deep maintenance for...
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Qantas to delay delivery of A380s, boost domestic capacity
Qantas Airways will delay the delivery of two Airbus A380 aircraft to further cut capital expenditure and to help streamline operations. The aircraft,...
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NewsSenior official raises F/A-XX doubts while retired USMC Generals question USN’s F-35 commitment
A senior US Department of Defense official is questioning how the US Navy will fund a next-generation replacement for the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet....
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NewsIAG considering BMIbaby shut down
International Airlines Group (IAG) is considering shutting down BMIbaby by 10 September if a buyer is not found for the BMI subsidiary. IAG acquired...
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NewsHawker Beechcraft files for bankruptcy protection
Confirming months of speculation, Hawker Beechcraft today filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York to eliminate $2.5 billion of its debt and...
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NewsMilitary satellite launch scrubbed over rocket problems
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has postponed for at least 24h the launch of a Lockheed Martin Atlas V carrying a large US Navy communications satellite from...
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NewsFAA fines Alaska Airlines and its Horizon subsidiary
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed nearly $700,000 in fines against Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary, Horizon Air, for documentation...
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NewsEclipse 550 production approved as company demonstrates Sikorsky backing
Eclipse Aerospace has received US production certification for the Eclipse 550 very light jet, paving the way for the company to launch full-scale production.
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Marshall to create aerospace 'centre of excellence' at Cambridge airport
Marshall Group is spending $32 million to turn Cambridge airport into one of southeast England's prime hubs for business aviation.
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NewsDassault Falcon fleet cleared for steep approaches
Dassault has clinched US approval for steep approaches on its Falcon 900EX EASy/DX/LX and the 2000EX EASy/DX/LX series models.