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Italians re-discover America
Finmeccanica's drive into the US defence sector was boosted with an air force G222 contract. But will that lead to greater things?
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Quick reaction
Italy's air force is making rapid progress with the phasing-in of its fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons in a move to strengthen air defence
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Safety pays off for TDG
Helping operators meet special rules and airworthiness directives is good business
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Dubai 09: Flame-retardant seat covers on show
Flame-retardant aircraft seat covers are on display by German manufacturers of high-value polyester fibre specialist Trevira.
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Gol joins sustainable fuels group
Brazilian carrier Gol has joined a group of airlines and technology providers to accelerate the development of new and sustainable aviation fuels for commercial...
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e.Digital cites its first US customer
Portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) specialist e.Digital says it has received orders from three airlines for its new eVU system during its fiscal 2010...
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FAA finalises changes to Hudson River corridor
FAA today said it has finalised a rule effective 19 November that it believes should bolster safety in the Hudson River corridor by separating low-altitude,...
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Dubai 09: Aerotest shows Aero-bag concept for engine storage
Aerotest (stand W536) is at the show promoting its water vapour-resistant Aero-bag concept, which it says could be used by the UAE air force to safely store...
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Dubai 09: Northrop finally delivers MESA radar
Northrop Grumman will finally deliver the multi-role electronically scanned array (MESA) radar later this month after a three-year delay, but is already...
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Dubai 09: Cessna delivers first Middle East wingletted Citation X
Cessna handed over the keys of the first Middle Eastern Citation X fitted with elliptical winglets to Wallan Aviation (chalet A7/8) here at the Dubai air...
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Dubai 09: Libyan selects CFM56 and plans to exercise five A320 options
Libyan Airlines is planning to exercise options for five additional Airbus A320s and acquire up to five more Bombardier CRJ900s. The carrier yesterday...
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Boeing says wing fix is now complete on two more 787s
Boeing today said it has completed installing reinforcements within the side-of-body section on two more 787s to meet the year-end deadline for first flight...
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Dubai 09: Air Arabia accelerates A320 deliveries
Air Arabia has accelerated six Airbus A320 deliveries from its 2007 order as the Middle East budget carrier prepares to launch in March a new operation in...
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IATA finalises pact to with several states to lift bilateral restrictions
IATA today debuted what it deems as a landmark agreement among seven states and the European Commission (EC) pledging to ease restrictions in bilateral aviation...
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PICTURES: Thai AEW aircraft makes debut flight alongside Gripen fighter
Thailand's Saab 340-based airborne early warning and control aircraft has made its first flight in Sweden ...
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Dubai 09: Ethiopian reaffirms 787, outlines plans for A350s
Ethiopian Airlines chief executive Girma Wake has reaffirmed his airline's commitment to the Boeing 787 and outlined the carrier's plans for its newly purchased...
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A330 cleared for ETOPS flights beyond 180min
European safety authorities have cleared the Airbus A330 for beyond-180min extended twin-engined operations (ETOPS), enabling the aircraft to fly with a...
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PICTURES: UK's first Merlin helicopter arrives in Afghanistan
The Royal Air Force has deployed its first AW101 Merlin HC3 transport helicopter to support operations in Afghanistan ...
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Dubai 09: Aircraft Conversions eyes higher rates for Fokker 50 modifications
Fokker conversion specialist Aircraft Conversions (stand W471) is putting the disappointment of its absent demonstrator behind it as it looks to capitalise...
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ExpressJet wins United Express contract
United Airlines has selected Houston-based regional ExpressJet Airlines to operate 22 Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft under the United Express brand starting in...