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NewsBoeing completes 787 initial airworthiness milestone
One month into its flight test campaign, Boeing has completed initial airworthiness trials on its long-range twin-engine 787. ZA001 and ZA002, which...
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Virgin America to evaluate Aircell's new video download service
Virgin America intends to evaluate Aircell's new video download service, but does not believe the solution "will be as much of a model for us" as the carrier...
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Lufthansa pilots ballot for strike action
Pilots at German flag-carrier Lufthansa are being balloted for industrial action after long-running talks on pay and conditions failed to reach a settlement. The...
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Emergency locator beacon helps ATC get light aircraft back home
The pilot of a light twin-engined aircraft was able, following a total electrical failure at night, to bring his aircraft back to base by using a hand-held emergency locator beacon (ELB) and a mobile telephone.
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PICTURES: Pakistan's navy receives second refurbished P-3 Orion
Lockheed Martin has delivered its second of seven refurbished P-3C maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft to the Pakistan navy ...
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NTSB plans to reveal probable cause of Colgan crash on 2 Feb
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a public meeting on 2 February to release its probable cause and safety recommendations related...
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NewsQatar Airways backs Airbus rethink on A350-800 design
A350 XWB launch customer Qatar Airways has declared itself pleased with Airbus's rethink on the -800 variant, which is now based directly on the -900 to...
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University of North Dakota offers world's first degree course in UAV piloting
The world's first degree course for unmanned air vehicle pilots has started at the University of North Dakota, with 12 students.
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Business briefs
Shares in private jet operator Hangar 8 commenced trading last week on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investments Market under ticker symbol HGR8
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Business: Good week - Bad week
The US Department of Transportation has ruled the carrier's US citizenship will remain intact, as it has agreed to ensure new capital investments...
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EADS to ramp up cost-cutting programme
EADS plans to ramp up its Power8 cost-cutting programme and to pay more European suppliers in dollars after the weak US currency wiped €1 billion ($1.46...
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NewsRolls-Royce lands massive support deal for RAF Typhoons
Rolls-Royce has received a 10-year contract to support the Eurojet EJ200 engines that power the RAF's Eurofighter Typhoons ...
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FAA and EASA certification for King Air 350i
Hawker Beechcraft has received US Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency type certifications for its new Beechcraft King Air...
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This Week Briefing
EADS plans to ramp up its cost-cutting programme and to pay more European suppliers in dollars...
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Western firms eye opportunities at Bangkok's Don Mueang
Four western aerospace firms are looking to establish businesses at Don Mueang, Bangkok's old international airport. Thailand civil aviation department...
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Ameco Beijing wins Air Finland, Air Astana engine MRO deal
Ameco Beijing, a joint venture between Air China and Lufthansa, has won engine overhaul work from Air Finland and Kazakhstan's Air Astana. The two...
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Australia's Pel-Air wins Victorian govt contract
Regional Express' (Rex) Pel-Air has won a contract from the Victorian State Government to provide air services to Ambulance Victoria.
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AeroLogic launches Leipzig-HK freighter service
AeroLogic, a joint-venture between Lufthansa Cargo and DHL, has launched a daily service from Leipzig to Hong Kong.
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Thailand's PB Air ceases operations
The owners of PB Air have decided against trying to revive the Thai regional carrier. PB Air shuttered its operations late last year when it returned...
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Macau Airport traffic down sharply in 2009
Macau International Airport's [MIA] passenger and cargo traffic tumbled in 2009 as the island struggled to cope with the economic downturn and a sharp decrease...