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Iberia to launch Astronics' newest gen in-seat power in economy
Iberia has become the launch customer for Astronics' newest generation EmPower in-seat power system, with the Spanish flag carrier agreeing to fit economy-class...
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Caribbean’s ATR order emerges from controversy
Controversy surrounding an order for nine ATR 72-600s placed by Caribbean Airlines in September 2010 seems to have cleared now that the carrier's major shareholder, the government of Trinidad and Tobago, has approved the purchase.
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Qatar Airways to operate daily to Copenhagen and Barcelona
Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways is to increase capacity on its Copenhagen and Barcelona routes from 27 March. The Doha-based airline says it will...
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Three bidders to contest UK's fixed-wing training requirement
Three bidders have submitted proposals to deliver the remaining fixed-wing element of the UK's Military Flying Training System programme ...
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IAI offers systems for Embraer's KC-390 programme
Israel Aerospace Industries has offered its systems for possible integration with Embraer's developmental KC-390 tanker/transport.
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NewsPICTURES: Alenia Aermacchi rolls out Italy's first T-346 trainers
The Italian air force's first two T-346A advanced jet trainers were rolled out at Alenia Aermacchi's Venegono plant in December, ahead of their planned delivery to the service's Test Wing at Pratica di Mare air base by mid-April.
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US Airways has financing for 2011-2012 A320 deliveries
US Airways says it has financing commitments in place for 24 Airbus A320 family aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2011 and 2012. The company outlined...
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FAA orders inspection of P180 Avantis
The Federal Aviation Administration in late December issued an emergency airworthiness directive ordering immediate functional tests on fuselage draining holes of the Piaggio P180 Avanti II twin-engined turboprop.
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Qantas to resume A380 flights to Los Angeles: Reports
Qantas Airways plans to resume operating the Airbus A380 on flights to Los Angeles from 17 January, say Australian media reports.
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XOJet grows and prepares for technology leap
Private jet membership and on-demand charter company XOJet is not resting on its laurels after a stellar 2010, which included becoming the first business jet operator to offer Aircell's Gogo Biz in-flight internet on every US flight.
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General Aviation - In brief
Diamond Simulation has sold its first DA40 simulator in the AE300 Austro Engine Diesel configuration to Ethiopian Airlines Academy
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USAF nears final piece of airborne ISR rebirth for Afghanistan
The US Air Force is within two months of installing the final piece of a broad shake-up of its approach to airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) in Afghanistan.
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NewsPiper plots 2010 successes and commits to long-term strategy
Piper Aircraft says it significantly strengthened its position as a global aircraft manufacturer during 2010 - the first full year under the ownership of investment firm Imprimis.
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NewsTAAG works to resolve GE90 issues on 777s
Angolan carrier TAAG is working with General Electric to determine the root cause of two engine events on the airline's Boeing 777-200ERs.
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PICTURE: Turkish air force to get first new F-16 in March
Turkish Aerospace Industries will deliver the Turkish air force's first new Lockheed Martin F-16 during March under the Peace Onyx 4 programme.
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Elbit lands combat training deal with Asian country
Elbit Systems has secured an $18 million order to supply its Ehud air combat manoeuvring instrumentation system to an unspecified Asian air force. "The...
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India could add six more C-130Js this year, says Lockheed official
New Delhi could sign a follow-on order for Lockheed Martin's C-130J Hercules transport this year ...
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Royal Thai Air Force orders Aerostar UAVs
The Royal Thai Air Force has bought an Aerostar unmanned air vehicle system from Aeronautics Defense Systems of Israel.
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Gippsland prepares to float turbocharged Airvan
Australian general aviation manufacturer GippsAero and US aircraft float manufacturer Wipaire aim to bring to market a float programme for the turbocharged GA8TC Airvan in 2012.
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NewsTu-154 fire started in rear fuselage, not engines: inquiry
Russian investigators have disclosed that the fatal fire on the Kolavia Tupolev Tu-154 in Surgut did not originate in either the engines or the auxiliary...