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Boeing selects Atlas V as manned spaceflight launcher
Boeing has selected the Atlas V to launch the manned CST-100 capsule into orbit. The Atlas V, built by United Launch Alliance (ULA), was chosen by...
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Fast-growing Astronics announces one-for-ten stock distribution
Having enjoyed a string of profitable quarters, in-seat power specialist Astronics has announced a one-for-ten distribution of Class B stock to holders of...
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Southwest ready to discuss re-engined 737 with Boeing
Southwest Airlines management said today that it is "anxious to sit down with Boeing" to better understand the airframer's recently-announced re-engined...
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Alaska firm promotes global ADS-B augmentation tool
An Alaskan company says it will demonstrate in 2013 a satellite-based surveillance and communication network that can augment automatic dependent surveillance...
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FAA calls for ATR elevator check
The US Federal Aviation Administration wants operators of 86 US-registered ATR 42 and ATR 72 regional turboprops perform an inspection of the aircraft's...
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First regulations emerge for electric-powered aircraft
Standards for electric-powered aircraft could be submitted to the US Federal Aviaiton Authority (FAA) later this month, moving an emerging industry one step closer to joining aviation's mainstream.
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Engines and radar to blame for MiG-35 failure in MMRCA contest
Radar and engine performance shortcomings were to blame for the MiG-35 failing to make the shortlist in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft contest ...
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Search continues for crashed Asiana 747-400F
Bad weather has prevented search teams from pinpointing the exact location of the Asiana Boeing 747-400F that crashed into the sea last week following an...
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Stall warning controversy haunts AF447 inquiry
Air France has formally submitted concerns over the stall warning system in the ill-fated Airbus A330-200 lost over the South Atlantic, after further clarity...
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Thai Airways' regional subsidiary to operate A320s
Thai Airways International's new regional carrier will operate up to 11 Airbus A320s on its domestic and short-haul services.
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Boeing expects 747-8F certification shortly, minus some features
Boeing expects to receive approval by the US Federal Aviation Administration within a "few weeks" on airworthiness certification data for the 747-8F, but...
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Boeing completes 747-8F certification flight testing
Boeing has completed certification flight testing of its 747-8 freighter, capping a flight test programme that has brought considerable challenges, but also...
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FAA workers, projects and trust fund remain in limbo
Thousands of US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees remained on furlough and billions of dollars in infrastructure projects stayed stalled as...
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F-35 fleet grounded after electrical subsystem failure
The Lockheed Martin F-35 fleet is grounded while the joint programme office investigates the cause of a failure in the aircraft's electrical system ...
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American launches inflight streaming video on 767s
American Airlines has launched inflight streaming video entertainment on its fleet of 15 Boeing 767-200 aircraft, and plans to offer the product on all of...
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FedEx donates MD-10-30F to non-profit ORBIS
FedEx is donating an MD-10-30 cargo aircraft to ORBIS International to be the non-profit organization's third-generation Flying Eye Hospital.
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GKN flat in first half but eyes strong growth in 2012
First-half sales at GKN Aerospace dipped by 1.5% to £723 million, though trading profit held flat at £80 million.
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Contour supplying Mercury suites for Air China 777-300ERs
UK manufacturer Contour Aerospace says it supplied first class seats for Air China's new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which will enter service later this month.
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Lockheed looks for extra F-16 orders
Production of the Lockheed Martin F-16 will begin to shut down or experience "significant gaps", unless the company secures new orders for the fighter by the end of the year ..
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JASSM heads to Australia IOC following successful tests
Australia has conducted two successful test firings of the Lockheed Martin AGM-158 JASSM missile from a Boeing F/A-18A/B ...