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NewsCrashed Polish presidential Tu-154 identified
Russian investigators have confirmed the identity of the Tupolev Tu-154M which crashed at Smolensk today, killing the Polish president Lech Kaczynski. The...
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NewsPolish president killed in Tu-154 crash
Polish president Lech Kaczynski is among some 90 people killed after a governmental Tupolev Tu-154 crashed near the Russian city of Smolensk.
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NewsBoeing inspects 747-8F fleet for defective stringers
As Boeing prepares to begin the 747-8's flutter trials, it has inspected the test fleet for defective machined stringers that were found to be prone to cracking...
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Indian air force orders Harop loitering munitions
The Indian air force is to purchase Israel Aerospace Industries' Harop loitering munition system, with deliveries to start next year ...
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Fractional start-up SmartAir plots expansion and ponders franchising opportunities
European fractional ownership start-up SmartAir is preparing to exercise around half of its 42 Diamond D-Jet options as development of Europe's first single-engined, personal jet-based fractional programme gathers pace.
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EASA certifies A330-200F for 70t payload
Airbus has secured European certification for its A330-200 freighter, with the twin-jet attaining a slightly higher payload capability than originally expected.
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NewsLufthansa details A380 trial flights after 19 May delivery
German flag-carrier Lufthansa is to take delivery of its first Airbus A380 on 19 May, and is to conduct a series of trial flights across Europe for pilot...
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Bulgaria looks to cut C-27J, Panther helicopter deals
Bulgarian defence minister Anyu Angelov wants to save funds by trimming orders for transport aircraft and naval helicopters ...
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NewsFour killed as USAF CV-22 crashes in Afghanistan
The US Air Force suffered its first fatal accident involving the CV-22 tiltrotor in Afghanistan on 8 April ...
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India requests deal for three more AEW aircraft
India has requested a proposal from Israel Aerospace Industries to supply another three Ilyushin Il-76-based airborne early warning aircraft ..
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PICTURE: Taiwan's first private business jet seen at Boeing Field
This Gulfstream G550 (B-99888) is believed to be the first privately registered business jet in Taiwan.
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NewsPICTURE: Second A400M takes off
Airbus Military's second A400M has flown for the first time, taking testing of the type beyond the 70h mark ...
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India's DGCA moves to de-register Paramount
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has moved to strike Paramount Airways off the list of the country's scheduled airlines, a measure that...
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Oman edges closer to Typhoon deal, says UK
Oman has moved a step closer towards acquiring a fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, according to the UK government ...
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Air New Zealand and Continental commence codeshare services
Air New Zealand and Continental Airlines have begun a comprehensive codeshare agreement that covers many of their domestic and international services.
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American CEO not threatened by merger speculation in the USA
Executives at American Airlines have no anxiety over potential renewed merger talks between United Airlines and US Airways threatening American's competitive...
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NewsLAX to become Air Canada's first US destination with lie-flat product
Air Canada has unveiled plans to begin offering its lie-flat premium product on some flights to Los Angeles. The carrier announced on 8 April that...
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NewsNTSB documents: Multiple crew errors in Charleston CRJ200 overrun
Interviews, cockpit voice recorder transcripts and flight recorder data released by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today reveal numerous...
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Boeing earns 83 net orders and delivers 108 aircraft in 1Q
Boeing grew its backlog by 83 aircraft and delivered 108 aircraft in the first quarter of this year. The manufacturer says of the 108 aircraft delivered,...