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Aeroflot trains first Superjet pilots and technicians
Aeroflot has begun type rating classes for Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight and maintenance crew in anticipation of the planned first delivery in March.
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No airline operations at Al-Maktoum before fourth quarter
Dubai's new Al-Maktoum International Airport is unlikely to open to mainline passenger operations before the fourth quarter of this year, as aviation authorities...
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Nano approach may crack hydrogen storage quandary
A nanotechnology approach to cracking the problem of storing hydrogen for fuel cells is the subject of a research drive by EADS's Innovation Works research arm and the University of Glasgow's chemistry department.
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Tiger to buy 32.5% stake in Seair
Singapore's Tiger Airways plans to buy a 32.5% stake in Philippine low-cost carrier Seair, following a marketing partnership between the two airlines late...
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Auditing drives up airline safety performance
Last year saw the lowest airline accident rate in history, with just one Western-built hull loss accident per 1.6 million flights, according to data from the International Air Transport Association.
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General Atomics, UAE firm tie up to offer Predator XP
General Atomics has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates' International Golden Group (IGG) to potentially supply Predator unmanned air vehicles to the country.
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PICTURES: Eurofighter reveals Typhoon development options for Middle East
The Eurofighter consortium is developing a roadmap for the Typhoon that it believes will offer potential customers in the Middle East options to greatly enhance the type's capabilities.
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Korean Air unveils newly-painted A380
Korean Air's first Airbus A380 has undergone painting in the Asian carrier's distinctive turquoise livery ahead of its delivery this year. The aircraft...
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Qatar's Gulf Helicopters orders more AW139s
AgustaWestland has signed a deal with Qatar's Gulf Helicopters for five more AW139 helicopters ...
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Virgin Blue to build maintenance hangar at Sydney Airport
Virgin Blue will construct a maintenance hangar at Sydney Airport as part of a new engineering base to support its operations at its busiest airport.
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Rockwell Collins opens Middle East offices
Rockwell Collins has opened new offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to support its growing business in the Middle East.
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Gol remains bullish despite prospect of higher oil prices
Brazil's Gol is confident of further profitability improvements in 2011 even under a scenario of escalating oil prices.
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P&W readies for CSeries “third knob” engine testing
Pratt & Whitney at the end of April will mate the first Bombardier CSeries prototype nacelle, built by Goodrich, to its PW1524G engine number two turbofan...
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Belarussian carrier Gomelavia ceases operations
Belarussian state-owned carrier Gomelavia has ceased all operations indefinitely.
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Saab Aircraft Leasing doubles aircraft transactions
Saab Aircraft Leasing completed 30 aircraft transactions in 2010, nearly double the amount recorded in the previous year.
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ATK eyes modified gunship market
ATK is moving into the business of modifying military aircraft as gunships after signing a contract with Jordan ...
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Brazilian president confirms new slip to F-X2 fighter decision
President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil says a decision about the air force's F-X2 fighter procurement will be delayed by several more months ...
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Business Aviation - In Brief
Dassault has received US certification for the Falcon 7X enhanced vision system
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PICTURE: IAI reveals 'Ghost' unmanned rotorcraft
Israel Aerospace Industries has shown defence minister Ehud Barak its new unmanned rotorcraft designs ...
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EC to investigate Czech Airlines restructuring aid
State aid for Czech Airlines (CSA) is to be investigated by the European Commission (EC), which has opened an inquiry into whether the carrier's restructuring...