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EBACE: NetJets reported to UK watchdog
European fractional ownership giant NetJets has been reported to the UK's competition watchdog, the Office of Fair Trading, for allegedly trying to restrict the development of a secondary market in fractional jet ownership in London.
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QF32 prompts removal of 53 Trent 900s from service
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce initiated the removal of 53 Trent 900 engines from service following last November's uncontained engine failure on a Qantas...
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EBACE: Vibro-Air takes delivery of new CJ3
German executive jet operator Vibro-Air has taken delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ3 charter aircraft.
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ATSB focuses on Rolls-Royce's quality control in QF32 probe
Australian investigators are reviewing Rolls-Royce's quality control procedures as a probe into last November's uncontained Trent 900 engine failure on a...
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EBACE: Eurocopter unveils Mercedes-Benz Style EC145
Eurocopter has unveiled the first production example of its "Mercedes-Benz Style" EC145 light twin helicopter.
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EBACE: MEBAA chief calls for support to grow Middle East activities
The founding chairman of the Middle East Business Aviation Association Ali Al Naqbi has called on European business aviation companies with aspirations to do business in the fast-growing market to get involved.
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EBACE: Greater co-operation needed in business aviation says LEA
Leading UK charter operator London Executive Aviation has called for greater levels of co-operation in the European business aviation industry.
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Israeli air force seeks unmanned training system
The Israeli air force has issued a tender to select an unmanned air system (UAS) for training purposes.
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EBACE: Jordan's Arab Wings plans new MRO operation
Jordan's Arab Wings is winging its way into the maintenance sector with a new hangar under construction at its base at Amman's Marka airport.
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Russia details plan to buy 1,000 military helicopters
Russia's defence ministry will buy more than 1,000 new military rotorcraft by the end of this decade, according to Dmitry Petrov, general director of the Russian Helicopters industry group.
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EBACE: ASM launches second India branch, in Mumbai
Middle Eastern flight services support provider Aviation Services Management has launched a Mumbai branch, its second in India, to target the country's burgeoning business aviation sector.
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EBACE: Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen airport launches new FBO brand: DhabiJet
The Middle East's first business aviation-only airport has launched its own fixed-base operation brand as it prepares to announce further FBO developments at the show.
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Blade failure behind Qantas 747 engine shutdown
Australian investigators have traced the cause of last November's Qantas Airways Boeing 747-400 contained engine failure to the engine's high pressure compressor...
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EBACE: Burbank Group orders AW109 Power for corporate transport duties
Burbank Group of Australia has ordered an AgustaWestland AW109 Power light twin helicopter, with an option for an additional GrandNew light twin.
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RAA 2011: Mitsubishi admits feeling pressure for 100-seater
Mitsubishi is acknowledging growing pressure to make a commitment to producing a 100-seat jet to join its MRJ90 and MRJ70 family of aircraft.
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PICTURES: UK Apaches score 100% in maritime Hellfire tests
British Army Apache AH1 crews have for the first time fired Hellfire missiles while operating from a Royal Navy ship ...
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RAA2011: Embraer not ready to pull new narrowbody trigger unless Boeing opts for 180 seats
Embraer has no plans to pursue a new narrowbody offering unless Boeing opts to abandon the 120- to 150-seat market in favour of a 180-seat aircraft, according...
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RAA 2011: GE cites ‘strong interest’ in CPX38 turboprop engine
GE remains actively engaged with manufacturers interested in a 90-seat turboprop platform to support the CPX38 engine.
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RAA 2011: ATR reiterates no decision on 90-seater this year
A firm decision to launch a 90-seat aircraft by regional airframer ATR is not likely to emerge this year as the airframer continues to focus on certification...
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P&W begins PW1217G ground tests
Pratt & Whitney has begun ground testing the first PW1217G engine for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet, with 16h completed as of 17 May at the company's West...