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NewsIAE steps into military market with KC-390 win
Embraer has selected a new member of the International Aero Engines (IAE) family of turbofans to power the KC-390 military airlifter, ending a protracted...
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China Southern finalises A380 cabin configuration
China Southern Airlines has confirmed the cabin configuration for its Airbus A380 aircraft. The Guangzhou-based airline, which has five A380s on order,...
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NewsSpanish site to build Orbiter UAS
The Orbiter 2 and 3 mini-unmanned air systems will be the first products to be manufactured in Aeronautics' new facility in Spain.
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NewsEmbraer’s Phenom 300 gains type certification in Australia
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has awarded Embraer with a type certification for its Phenom 300 light jet to operate the aircraft in...
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NewsMalaysia defence chief prefers Eurofighter
Malaysia has named the Eurofighter Typhoon as the best option for its long-running fighter requirement ...
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17 die in trio of Thai army helicopter crashes
The Royal Thai Army has grounded its fleet of Bell 212 medium-twin helicopters after a fatal crash on 24 July in the west of the country that left three dead.
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Business Aviation - In Brief
More than 30 US politicians from the House of Representatives have expressed "serious concerns" over the government's proposal to severely curtail the Block Aircraft Registration Request programme
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Business Aviation - In brief
Embraer and Minsheng Financial Leasing have signed a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of up to 20 business jets
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Delta to launch new Los Angeles-Philadelphia flights in October
Delta Air Lines plans to inaugurate five weekly nonstop flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles beginning in October. The airline aims to operate...
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NewsOSHKOSH: Rockwell Collins unveils touch-screens for business jet cockpit displays
Rockwell Collins has unveiled touch-controls for primary flight displays on business jets equipped with Pro Line Fusion avionics.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Kestrel selects Honeywell to power new turboprop
Start-up Kestrel Aircraft has selected the Honeywell TPE331 turboprop to power a future six-seat, single-engine business aircraft in a move that signals a new departure from its current prototype model.
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NewsMexico's Interjet conducts commercial biofuel flight
Mexican carrier Interjet has conducted a commercial flight partially fuelled by biofuel between Mexico City and Tuxtla Gutierrez. The carrier operated...
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Revived Argentina aerospace firm delivers first project
One year after its revival, Argentina's state-owned aerospace manufacturer has delivered its first major project to the national air force ...
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NewsAFI KLM E&M seeks partners for 787 maintenance
High component costs are a key challenge in developing aftermarket services for the Boeing 787, and will likely be resolved through new MRO partnerships,...
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NewsIndia negotiates for more AEW systems
India's defence ministry is in negotiations to purchase an additional airborne early warning system from Israel Aerospace Industries ...
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NewsAir Malta in talks with unions over restructuring plan
Air Malta is locked in talks with four trade unions representing its workforce as it seeks to restructure itself and resolve serious financial problems. Discussions...
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NewsTAM to put OnAir on A350s as part of long-haul fleet fit
Brazilian carrier TAM is to fit OnAir connectivity across its future Airbus A350s as part of a broad agreement to equip its long-haul fleet with the system. It...
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NewsGlobal airline safety performance in the first half of 2011
Airline safety in the first half of 2011 reflects poorly on Eastern-built aircraft, and countries that consistently perform badly have shown no signs of improvement
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Why Kenya Airways is a poster child for liberalising African skies
The SkyTeam carrier is seen by most industry observers in the region as a shining example of what can be achieved within sub-Saharan Africa, where the majority of carriers continue to struggle to gain momentum. It is privately-owned, profitable, growing and developing intra-African connectivity. And in Naikuni, it has an ...
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ACARS use doubles in five years despite next generation datalinks
Use of the traditional airline datalink ACARS (airborne communications addressing and reporting system) has doubled in five years, reaching a landmark two million messages a day