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COMMENT: Rise and fall of a Republic
The collapse of fractional start-up Jet Republic will have astonished few. Launching against market leader NetJets Europe - itself troubled - at the dawn...
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NewsInternational expansion in sight for Row 44
Having secured a high-profile customer for its satellite-based, in-flight connectivity system Row 44 is preparing to gain further traction in North America...
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Working Week: A fresh challenge at ExecuJet
Nicole Gutt is ExecuJet's newly appointed director of European fixed-base operations. She describes how her previous...
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Australia mulls over new firefighting capabilities
Australia is sticking with tried and tested aerial strategies as it enters this year's fire season, but new capabilities are on the horizon
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Business - briefing
Hampson Industries has sold its UK aerospace machining business to Darwin Private...
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USN revives partnering talks with USAF on stealthy UCAV
The US Navy and Air Force are in discussions on reviving a partnership on building stealthy, unmanned combat air systems (UCAS) three years after parting...
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Thrust anomalies spur new E-170 airworthiness directive
The US Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to remove 12 versions of the full authority digital engine controllers (FADECs) that manage thrust on...
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Alaska continues to question Virgin America citizenship
Alaska Airlines is stepping up pressure on US regulators to determine if rival Virgin America meets US citizenship requirements.
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Business: Good week - Bad week
Despite declining average fares, the Air Transport Association of America expects a 3.5% drop to 16 million passengers travelling globally on...
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NewsSouthwest's massive 737 fleet to be equipped with Row 44 Wi-Fi
US low-cost giant Southwest Airlines has opted to equip its entire Boeing 737 fleet with Row 44's high-speed, Ku-band-based Internet solution, in a move...
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FLIGHT TEST: Bombardier 415 - The superscooper
More than 70 Bombardier 415 firefighting aircraft have been sold. How does the rugged amphibian handle?
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Superjet deliveries to Aeroflot pushed back to next year
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft has effectively postponed delivery of the Superjet 100 regional aircraft to launch customer Aeroflot until 2010. In his report...
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Continental nears completion of LTV3 installs on 737-900ERs
Continental Airlines is moving quickly to equip its Boeing domestic fleet with LiveTV's latest live television system, revealing in an update that 88% of...
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Spanair to start Airbus talks next year
Spanair will begin talks with Airbus next year with a view to acquiring 10-15 A320-family aircraft as it aims to gradually replace its Boeing MD-80 fleet. The...
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India launches flight evaluations for combat aircraft contract
The Indian air force has launched a nine-month flight evaluation phase for the six competitors vying for the $11 billion medium multi-role combat aircraft...
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New super tools on tap for aerial fire attack
DC-10s and a 747-100 are at the core of a new firefighting initiative being pioneered in the USA
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Transatlantic tensions flare as UK commits A350 funding
A UK government loan in support of Airbus's A350 XWB programme has sparked a fresh row between Boeing and its French rival ahead of an interim ruling by...
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Opinion
Comment: Blogging into trouble
As we all grapple with the brave new world of the internet and modern communications, the actions of two Boeing employees are a stark reminder that ethical behaviour is still needed