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COMMENT: Business aviation is shackled in most of the world
Business aviation gets a rough ride in most of the world for no good reason. Changing that situation should be the principal aim of all the business aviation...
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Irregular warfare offers new role for propeller driven aircraft
Could there be a role for propeller-driven warplanes in modern conflicts? Many in the US Air Force are coming round to the idea
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Regional rise
Aircraft from China, Japan and Russia are poised to enter the regional jet market, but will they make an international impact? Flightblogger MARY...
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WORLD AIRLINERS: ATR and Bombardier continue to mull over larger turboprops
ATR and Bombardier believe there could be a market for a larger turboprop, but are cagey about making the first move
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Regional cargo conversions' role reversal
The transformation from small passenger airliner to freighter has led to an increase in popularity for some aircraft types BAE Systems Converting...
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Small regional types' difficult gestation
The small aircraft market is not a cheerful place as manufacturers struggle to find buyers and development projects flounder Bringing new small niche...
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Mixed messages from Russia and China on regional programmes
A focus on regional jets has meant that development of small turboprops has all but been forgotten in China and Russia
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WORLD AIRLINERS: STOL twin-props' revival secured
Series 400 Twin Otters are scheduled for delivery to Vietnam from 2012-14, and will be allocated to the navy To the surprise of...
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B/E reports $41m third quarter profit
B/E Aerospace has reported a net profit of $41 million for the third quarter, a 14% increase compared with the same period last year.
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ATK developing lightweight CMC exhaust nozzles
ATK has received a contract from Boeing to develop prototype lightweight, lower noise ceramic matrix composite jet engine exhaust nozzles for the air transport...
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Delta defers first 787 delivery to 2020
Delta Air Lines has reconfirmed its order for 18 Boeing 787-8s but has deferred deliveries to between 2020 and 2022. Ending extended uncertainty around...
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Oneworld sees huge battle for LAN-TAM allegiance
Members of the Oneworld alliance predict a significant battle will ensue during the next two-to-three months among the three large global alliances to secure...
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Row 44 hires Lefkowitz as chief commercial officer
Row 44 has appointed marketing and entertainment expert Howard Lefkowitz as chief commercial officer.
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PICTURE: Enhanced Merlin takes to the air
The first upgraded AgustaWestland Merlin Mk2 helicopter has made its initial flight two months ahead of schedule ...
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Worobec succeeds Tuggey as AeroMobile chief commercial officer
In-flight mobile connectivity provider AeroMobile has promoted commercial director Adla Worobec to the role of chief commercial officer, reporting to the...
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B/E Aerospace buys Satair's fastener business
US cabin interiors and fasteners specialist B/E Aerospace is buying the aerospace fastener distribution business of Denmark's Satair for approximately $162...
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Taiwan outlines plans for indigenous UAV
Taiwan will not seek to acquire Northrop Grumman's RQ-4 Global Hawk from the USA, but will instead develop its own indigenous unmanned air vehicle ...
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UK renews Hermes 450 contract for Afghanistan
The British Army is to extend operations in Afghanistan using leased Hermes 450 UAVs by a further 18 months ...
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Gulf Air considering three types for regional jet fleet
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is focusing on three candidates for a permanent regional jet operation, having decided that it needs a type with a higher...