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Boeing unlikely to offer Max wing-tip retrofit
While Airbus is looking to offer its A320 sharklet wing-tip as a retrofit, Boeing does not intend to do the same with the "dual feather" tip for the 737...
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NewsIsrael runs out of time for more Apache upgrades
The Israeli air force will be unable to upgrade more of its Boeing AH-64A Apache attack helicopters to the D-model Longbow configuration ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: EPI's bid to ramp up A400M engine production
With its TP400-D6 engine in series production, Europrop International is ready to run its attention to winning maintenance deals and supporting export campaigns for the Airbus Military A400M transport it powers
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NewsIN FOCUS: Civil engines to drive P&W military upgrades
When Airbus decided to power the A320neo family with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100 geared turbofan, few probably realised the immediate implications for the...
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NewsSpaceX launch heralds a new beginning for commercial spaceflight
SpaceX's Dragon capsule is destined for ISS rather than far galaxies, but the mission opens a new era in space travel
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NewsJapan to develop UH-X helicopter by FY2017
Japan aims for its indigenous Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) UH-X utility helicopter to be developed by its fiscal year 2017. The type is seen as...
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NewsCATIC targets 300 JF-17 sales in five years
China hopes to sell up to 300 Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) JF-17 Thunder fighters in Africa and the Middle East over the next five years. This...
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NewsIndia launches unmanned systems contest
India's air force and navy have issued a tender requesting the supply of 100 mini unmanned air systems ...
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Saudi flag carrier joins SkyTeam and changes name to Saudia
Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has formally been accepted as the 16th member of the SkyTeam alliance. The Jeddah-based airline becomes SkyTeam's...
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NewsBrazilian carriers Azul and Trip unveil merger plans
Brazilian airlines Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and Trip Linhas Aéreas have unveiled merger plans that, if approved, would create a carrier with a 15%...
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NewsBoeing Super Hornet faces emerging anti-access challenges
The US Navy is upgrading its fleet of Boeing F/A-18E/F fighters with new capabilities, but analysts question the Super Hornet's utility against emerging...
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NewsUSN developing new Super Hornet upgrades
A new distributed targeting system (DTS) for the US Navy's fleet of Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets is scheduled to enter operational testing this summer,...
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NewsMAEL denies Goldcare conflict with LOT 787 maintenance win
Polish flag carrier LOT has contracted Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) to provide entry-into-service support for its Boeing 787 fleet and develop respective...
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Denmark seeks bidders for mini-UAS deal
Denmark wants to acquire a new mini unmanned air system to support its armed forces ...
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Somon Air signs 5-year maintenance deal with AJW
Tajikistan's Somon Air has selected A J Walter Aviation to provide power-by-the-hour (PBH) support for its fleet of next-generation Boeing 737s. The...
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NewsBankia looks to offload 12% IAG holding
Troubled Spanish bank Bankia will consider disposing shareholdings in several major Spanish companies including International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent...
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Thales lands military avionics deal with South Africa
Thales has won a contract of undisclosed value to provide in-service support for its avionics systems installed on several South African Air Force types. Announcing...
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Air Dolomiti launches Verona-Zurich service
Air Dolomiti is to launch a new service linking Verona and Zurich from 2 July. It will run two flights daily during the working week, with a single...
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NewsUK signs new Hercules support deal
The UK has signed a £350 million contract extension to its Hercules Integrated Operational Support programme for the C-130J and K ...
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NewsQantas Defence nears completion of last A330 MRTT conversion
Qantas Defence Services is close to completing the conversion of Australia's fifth, and final, Airbus Military A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The...