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NewsPentagon slashes fighter squadrons, airlifters in new budget proposal
The US Air Force faces plans to eliminate six fighter squadrons, cancel its C-27J programme and retire ageing C-5As and C-130s ...
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Boeing eyes production ramp for development programmes
Boeing expects to deliver 35 to 42 787s in 2012 and a similar number of 747-8s as part of its new development programme forecast of 70 to 85 deliveries.
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NewsEADS confirms Enders as CEO-elect, Bregier to head Airbus
EADS has designated Tom Enders to take over the role of CEO when Louis Gallois steps down at the end of May. Enders will assume the role, which has a five-year...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Royal Navy chief looks to the future with carrier, F-35 programmes
Despite cuts introduced via the SDSR, the head of the Royal Navy believes his service remains well placed to respond to operational demands ...
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IN FOCUS: The ups and downs of airline insurance costs
Brokers predict airline insurance premiums will continue to fall in the near term, but an always volatile market could be turned in an instant by one disaster.
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Analysis: Airlines break delivery record as shipments reach 1,000 units
Airlines took delivery of a record 1,000 mainline aircraft last year, as production broke the four-figure threshold for the first time.
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NewsSpace, time and Vega's heavy burden
To avoid the prospect of losing a high-value commercial payload on a risky maiden flight, Vega's first mission - VV01 - will carry a basket of scientific spacecraft, including nine so-called "cubesats", the 1kg 10cmx10cm boxes that are increasingly popular with low-budget researches thankful for any lift to orbit.
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ANALYSIS: Norwegian order shows airline caution
Norwegian's order for 222 Boeing and Airbus aircraft shows how close the contest for re-engined narrowbody supremacy has become.
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LHT Malta updates Lufthansa A340-600 cabins
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) Malta is updating the first class cabins of its parent airline's Airbus A340-600 fleet. The Mediterranean facility, which...
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NewsFingers crossed and re-crossed as Vega moves toward maiden flight
Europe's space industry is embarking on a nervous few weeks of final preparation for the maiden flight of Vega, its all-new light rocket.
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NewsIsrael continues hunt for source of F-16I contamination
Four years after it was detected, the Israeli air force is still not fully sure how an irritating substance penetrated the cockpits of its Lockheed Martin F-16I "Sufa" strike aircraft.
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NewsGermany and Eurocopter start negotiations over Tiger cuts
Eurocopter and the German government have started meetings over Berlin's plans to dramatically reduce its order for the Tiger combat helicopter ...
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NewsThree factors conspiring to stress A380 wing components
Airbus believes three factors are conspiring to generate cracks in the wing-rib feet on A380s, after inspections ordered by Europe's safety regulator turned...
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NewsAviamost to acquire up to 300 Skylander turboprop twins
Moscow-based tourism company Aviamost plans to acquire up to 300 GECI Skylander SK-105 twin-engined turboprops in a bid to become a major player in the local air transport market.
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NewsSouth Korean coastguard receives third Indonesian-made CN-235
The South Korean coastguard has received its third PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft, with its fourth and final unit to be delivered in February, PTDI said.
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NewsAlitalia plans merger with Blue Panorama and Wind Jet
Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has tentatively agreed to merge with fellow Italian operators Blue Panorama and Wind Jet.
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NewsJet blemish can’t cool Gulfstream sizzle
The hot large cabin sector continues to lift Gulfstream Aerospace despite continued poor performance at the company's Jet Aviation completions business and a "soft" midsize market.
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Lufthansa Private Jet makes foray into North America with NetJets’ help
German flag carrier Lufthansa has expanded its top-end Lufthansa Private Jet (LPJ) brand to North America through an agreement with leading US fractional ownership and charter company NetJets. Services are set to start 1 February.
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Boeing stands by 787 production rate plan
Boeing has confirmed the 787 programme will consider a further production rate increase beyond 10 per month in late 2013.
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Boeing expects no 787 rework on mid-60s line number
Boeing will build a factory complete 787 that requires no post-assembly rework during mid-year, the company confirmed.