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NewsIN FOCUS: Global MRO providers seek closer links with Middle Eastern carriers
Enormous expansion by Gulf carriers and demand for direct customer contact have drawn international MRO providers to establish outposts in the Middle East
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NewsSpaceX delays Dragon launch to ISS
SpaceX has announced a delay to the upcoming launch of their Dragon spacecraft, initially scheduled for 7 February. The launch, from Kennedy Space Center...
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NewsOman requests Typhoon buy from BAE
Oman has issued a request for proposals to BAE Systems linked to the purchase of about 12 Eurofighter Typhoons, only one month after its plan to also buy a new batch of Lockheed Martin F-16s was revealed.
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: Europe's Neuron UCAV breaks cover
Europe's Dassault-led Neuron unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator will make its first flight around mid-year, having been officially unveiled for partner nations France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland on 19 January.
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More to share at Jet-Share Canada
Fractional operator Jet-Share Canada has added a third Cessna Citation to its fleet, bringing the total number of managed aircraft for the Toronto-based company to four.
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British Airways to restart Heathrow-Tripoli flights in May
British Airways will resume flights between London Heathrow and Tripoli in Libya on 1 May. The carrier will operate thrice-weekly flights on the route....
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NewsAirbus aims for new production record in 2012
Airbus is aiming for a new production record in 2012, intending to turn out 570 aircraft following a year in which its combined output with rival Boeing...
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NewsAeroflot to replace Superjets with customised versions
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot is to replace its Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft with new, fully-customised variants after the airframer finishes building them to its original specifications.
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NewsA330 sharklets study follows good results on A320 tests
Airbus is looking at the potential of adapting its sharklet wing-tips to the A330 following good results from initial flight tests of the modification on the A320.
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NewsF-35B earns probation reprieve one year early
US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has lifted a probation order that had threatened the Lockheed Martin F-35B short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL)...
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NewsComlux sees modest charter market for VIP widebodies
Comlux foresees a modestly growing charter market for corporate versions of widebody passenger jets as more governments turn from owning aircraft in the...
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NewsGulf Air appears set to lease regional jets from GECAS
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air appears set to lease regional jets from GECAS under a new tender award which adds further mystery to the carrier's fleet strategy.
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Product support is hurdle to Tu-204SM deal: Lebedev
Tycoon Alexander Lebedev, owner of Russia's Red Wings, is still holding back from a firm commitment to launch the latest version of the Tupolev Tu-204 unless...
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NewsBombardier confident of attracting CSeries lessors
The latest CS100 order, from Swiss-based PrivatAir, pushes Bombardier "almost half way" to its target of 20-30 customers by entry into service, the level...
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MENA offers special mission conversions
Bahrain's MENA Aerospace is setting itself up as an expert in the conversion of special mission aircraft following an alliance with US-based North American...
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Gulf academy ties up with Irish school for pilot training
Gulf Aviation Academy has launched a scheme to propel young Bahrainis into careers as pilots, along with Irish-based flying school PTC. The academy,...
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Gulf Technics secures ST Aero rotable support
Gulf Technics, the maintenance, repair and overhaul start-up, has turned to Singapore's ST Aerospace to provide parts support for its Airbus rotable components...
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NewsEASA orders wing checks on 20 A380s
European safety regulators have ordered inspection of 20 Airbus A380s to check for wing rib-foot damage, following the discovery of two different forms of cracks in the structure.
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NewsIsraeli, Greek air forces to stage more joint exercises
The Israeli air force will continue to perform joint exercises with its Greek counterpart, with manouevres to be held in both countries ...
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NewsNATO to sign delayed AGS deal by May
Thirteen NATO nations are likely to sign a contract for the Global Hawk-based Alliance Ground Surveillance system before its Chicago summit ...