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Fatalities reported after Merpati MA60 crash
Twenty-seven people are reported to have been on board an Indonesian-operated Xian MA60 turboprop which crashed off the coast of West Papua.
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Business briefs
MTU Aero Engines' role as a shareholder in the International Aero Engines V2500 project drove first quarter rises in sales and operating profit of 4% to €664.8 million ($983.6 million) and 17% to €80.5 million compared with the first quarter of 2010.
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CORRECTION: Embraer eyes possible "five-abreast aircraft"
(Corrects story to say that Embraer is eyeing possible development of a "five-abreast" aircraft, not a "fiberglass" aircraft. Embraer says the author misheard.)
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Emirates works with Boeing to get connectivity linefit to widebodies
Emirates is working with Boeing to ensure AeroMobile's in-flight mobile phone connectivity solution is line-fitted to its new widebodies as soon as possible.
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An-124 in-flight upset after passing A380 led to 747 conflict
German investigators have disclosed preliminary details of a three-way encounter between an Airbus A380, an Antonov An-124 and a Boeing 747-400 near Frankfurt.
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GRAPHIC: Pakistan raid reveals US Army’s helicopter secret
The operation that killed Osama bin Laden on 2 May inadvertently revealed a modification kit that reduces the radar profile of a small number of Sikorsky MH-60Ks operated by US special operations forces, according to sources familiar with the equipment.
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Interview
Interview: Qatar Airways' CEO Akbar Al Baker
MASTER AND COMMANDER Akbar Al Baker's single-minded vision has powered Qatar Airways into a leading global network carrier. And rivals be warned, the...
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Investigation reveals Boeing overcharged US Army on Chinook parts
Boeing overcharged the US Army by $13 million on a sample of 18 high-dollar parts for the CH-47 Chinook, according to a military investigation ...
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French military gets first upgraded TBM 700 transport
Daher-Socata has handed over the first of 27 TBM 700 single-engined turboprops to have been modernised for the French armed forces. Main elements of...
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New team emerges in UK military ATC contest
Lockheed Martin, Selex Systems Integration and Cobham have signed an agreement to form Fusion Air Traffic Management, which will contest the UK Ministry of Defence's Project Marshall requirement.
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A400M gets a lift, as EPI engine secures civil certification
Europrop International has secured civil type certification for the TP400-D6 turboprop engine powering Airbus Military's A400M transport, just days after resolving contractual issues with the aircraft's manufacturer.
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Space Adventures gears up for private Moon mission in 2015
Space Adventures, the only company offering tourist orbital spaceflights, has offered to equip the Russian Soyuz TMA spaceship with additional living space for eight-day commercial flights around the Moon.
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China looks to grow business aviation sector
While business aviation manufacturers scramble to take advantage of the potential growth in the Chinese market, the country appears to be gearing up to fulfil...
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KAI steps up T-50 pitch to Israel
As the final selection of an advanced jet trainer for the Israeli air force approaches, the contenders are stepping up their efforts to secure the deal.
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Boeing to hold 747-8 assembly line for a month
Boeing will hold the 747-8 line in place from 6 May until 7 June, to allow it to catch up on design changes as it introduces the new -8I passenger model...
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South Korea and China open up Seoul Gimpo-Beijing sector
South Korea's Minitsry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (MLTM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China's civil aviation authority...
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Garuda to launch Makassar-Singapore service
Garuda Indonesia will launch a new service to Singapore from Makassar, on the island of Sulawesi, on 1 June. The airline will operate the service daily...
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US airline mulls 'going all the way' with Aircell wireless IFE, Ka-band connectivity
At least one US airline is considering "going all the way" with Aircell by offering the firm's suite of commercial products, including its new wireless in-flight...
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India trims MMRCA contest to two bidders
India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) contest has come down to a two-way fight between the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon, with four other candidates having been dropped from consideration after failing to meet technical requirements.
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Oxygen system concerns prompt F-22 stand-down
The US Air Force has stopped flying all Lockheed Martin F-22s for an indefinite period over concerns about a possible glitch in the onboard oxygen generation...