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MAKS: Ilyushin Finance orders 28 MS-21s
Russian lessor Ilyushin Finance has signed a firm order for 28 United Aircraft MS-21 narrowbody aircraft.
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Air Berlin to reduce fleet, slash routes in major shake-up
Air Berlin is to implement a wide-ranging cost reduction plan that will see it cut eight aircraft from its fleet, cancel a number of routes and partially...
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Hangar 8 lines up acquisitions
Business jet charter and management specialist Hangar 8 is hoping to seal at least one acquisition over the next six months - with another three potentially in the pipeline.
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China Southern's first A380 undergoes final tests
China Southern Airlines' first Airbus A380 has entered the final phase of flight and ground tests at Airbus's Hamburg facility. The airframer will...
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MAKS: Tu-204SM shown off days after second prototype flies
Tupolev has shown off its upgraded Tu-204SM at the MAKS show for the first time, days after the maiden flight of its second flying prototype.
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MAKS: VSMPO-AVISMA seals A350-1000 titanium supply pact
Airbus has signed a long-term deal for A350-1000 titanium forgings with Russian metals specialist VSMPO-AVISMA, a pact that also includes global aerospace systems supplier Goodrich.
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AUVSI: Experts describe cool polar missions
Monday's "coolest" hot topic session, "Unmanned systems tackle the arctic," explored the use of unmanned systems to research natural resources.
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AUVSI: With a single bound: Sandia displays Urban Hopper
Sandia National Laboratories is displaying two versions of the Urban Hopper robot.
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AUVSI: Work not completed for Japan robots
IRobot announced in a Wednesday panel it will send another Warrior robot to Japan this month to help with relief efforts.
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AUVSI: Rockwell Collins takes driver’s seat on Blue Devil
Avionics maker Rockwell Collins reveals that it has won a broad system-level contract on the US Air Force's $86 million Blue Devil Block 2 airship program.
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United-Continental to offer Premium Economy on first 787
United-Continental has confirmed its plans to offer Economy Plus seating on its first Boeing 787, which began final assembly at the airframer's Everett,...
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AUVSI: US export controls hurt industry, says NGC
Restrictions on export are hurting US industry without protecting US technology, said Northrop Grumman chairman, president and CEO Wes Bush.
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AUVSI: Bale takes over as AUVSI chairman
Insitu's Peter Bale took over the chairmanship of AUVSI on Tuesday, taking the gavel from outgoing chairman John Lambert.
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AUVSI: Sea Owl returns to face new threats
An unmanned surface vehicle that was "battle-proven" a decade ago has been brought out of mothballs to meet new threats.
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AUVSI: Lockheed boosts Stalker endurance by four times
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated 8h endurance by the Stalker UAS, quadrupling the stamina of the 14lb, hand-launched aircraft.
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AUVSI: Segway Debuts RMP 50XL
Segway Robotics previewed its 50XL Robotic Mobility Platform on the show floor before it becomes available to the public on September 1.
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AUVSI: Lynch: Some robots good, more would be better
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch said he has seen progress in the development of military robotics and unmanned systems, but he'd like to see more.
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GAMA attacks US government’s “demonising” rhetoric as GA shipments fall again
Recovery in the general aviation manufacturing industry is faltering, according to the latest figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. (GAMA)
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AUVSI: Aerovel announces first wing-borne flight for Flexrotor
Washington state-based Aerovel demonstrated on August 14 the ability of the vertical take-off landing Flexrotor to transition to horizontal flight, the company.
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Boeing confirms 787 certification flight test completion
Boeing has completed certification flight testing for the first delivery variant of its 787, finishing more than 4,800h and more than 25,000 test conditions. Aircraft...