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Southwest and AirTran to offer
Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines says passengers will get access to "hundreds" of new connecting itineraries early next year when it launches full codesharing...
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Orbital Sciences Cygnus flight delayed to 2013
The first test flight of Orbital Sciences' Cygnus cargo capsule is delayed until the end of the first quarter of 2013. Previous schedules had the vehicle...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: US regionals reach new turning point
It is 1984 again with US regional airlines. That year was a turning point for the industry, when the first capacity purchase agreements established the dominant...
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NewsInternational backing for F-35 hasn’t been stronger, says Lockheed official
Lockheed Martin is on track to deliver 30 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters during 2012, while nine nations have now committed funding ...
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NewsHawker Beechcraft breaks off talks with Chinese buyer, dumps Hawker product line
Hawker Beechcraft announced on Thursday that it has broken off talks with a possible Chinese buyer and will seek to dispose of the Hawker jet line as it...
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Al Baker lends support to third Heathrow runway
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has voiced his support for a third runway at London Heathrow airport in a speech to the Aviation Club in London...
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NewsSwitzerland completes Israeli UAV evaluations
Switzerland has completed in-country flight evaluations of the Israeli Hermes 900 and Heron 1 unmanned air systems ...
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NewsPICTURES: Rafale clears Meteor safe separation test
France has completed two successful in-flight releases of the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile from a Dassault Rafale ...
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Flybe inks line maintenance deal with MAEL
Flybe has signed a line maintenance technical handling agreement with Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL). Under the contract, MAEL will provide support...
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Gulf carriers no longer 'enemy number one' for legacy carriers: Al Baker
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker blasted his critics during an address to the Aviation Club in London on 17 October, saying that the Gulf carriers...
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NewsBaumgartner’s record freefall offers limited scientific benefit
Although undeniably a great undertaking, Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking freefall from 120,000ft (36km) on 14 October, when he became the first person...
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NewsQantas CEO says Emirates deal a boon for Australian tourism
Qantas Airways chief executive Alan Joyce feels that the proposed alliance with Emirates will greatly benefit inbound tourism to Australia. "Emirates...
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Qantas to invest A$30 million in Brisbane maintenance facility
The Qantas Group will invest an additional A$30 million ($31.2 million) in its Brisbane heavy maintenance facility. The work will start immediately...
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NewsLockheed says T-50 well suited for USAF’s next generation trainer needs
Lockheed Martin believes its T-50 jet trainer is well-suited to meet the US Air Force's requirement for a next-generation replacement for the Northrop T-38C...
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NewsPICTURE: First Yakutia Superjet breaks cover
Siberian carrier Yakutia's first Sukhoi Superjet 100 has emerged in its full colour scheme, three years after the operator signed for a pair of the twinjets. Yakutia...
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Austria's Amira Air makes NBAA debut in bid to become 'operator of choice' in USA
Austrian charter company Amira Air is stepping up its marketing campaign in the USA in a bid to become...
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Evektor secures MOU for 29 EV-55 Outbacks
Czech general aviation aircraft manufacturer Evektor has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russian company...
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Guatemala secures financing for Super Tucano deal
The Guatemalan Congress has approved loans from Argentina and Brazil to buy six Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucanos ...
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NewsIsraeli air force completes C-Music test
The Israeli air force has completed an operational test of Elbit's C-Music countermeasures system ...
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Gatwick considers second runway in latest airport debate twist
London Gatwick Airport is to begin detailed work on options for a new runway, though this will not challenge its existing commitment not to construct a second...