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NewsPiasecki to flight test air-launched, maritime UAV
Piasecki Aircraft will soon stage a test flight for a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator designed to reduce airframe fatigue levels for the US...
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US Army remains undecided on cargo re-supply by UAVs
US Army officials remain divided on using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the re-supply mission despite a recent move by the US Marine Corps to immediately...
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NewsUS Army aviation faces possible budget squeeze
The new chief of US Army aviation acquisition has warned that he has few options to respond to a potential round of budget cuts after more than five years...
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Raytheon pursues new orders for CSP to fill ARH loss
Raytheon will offer the US Army common sensor payload (CSP) for several emerging...
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USA’s SkyWest reaches pro-rate deal for idle CRJ200s
SkyWest Inc. has brokered a deal with partner United Airlines to operate Bombardier CRJ200s the regional operator previously flew for Midwest Airlines under...
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US air traffic exposed to “serious harm” from cyber attacks
Federal investigators were able to hack into an air traffic control tower, weather systems and traffic flow management computers as part of a wide-ranging...
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Army aviation review targets increases for UH-60, CH-47
The US Army has ordered the first major review of its aviation branch since a landmark study in 2003, with greater numbers of Sikorsky ...
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Joint Strike Fighter purchase tops Australian defence priorities
Australia's long-awaited defence White Paper has committed the country to a massive modernisation programme. This includes the purchase of Lockheed Martin's...
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French army seeks Tiger enhancements for Afghan debut
The French army is conducting a series of urgent modifications to its Eurocopter Tiger HAP attack helicopters, in advance of receiving an order to deploy...
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Brussels ignores halon ban safety fears
European nations are being urged to reject official proposals from Brussels to ban halon fire extinguishers on board aircraft because they dangerously downplay...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: RAF C-17 fleet reaches 50,000h milestone
PICTURES & VIDEO: RAF C-17 fleet reaches 50,000h milestone
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Boeing 787 makes swift progress towards first flight - at last
The Boeing 787 is finally making swift progress towards its maiden sortie with several key milestones being passed that clear the way for it to fly by the...
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NewsAirbus cuts A380 production rates again
Airbus is further cutting production rates for its A380 from 18 to 14 this year, in response to customer requests for deferrals during the current economic...
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NewsPICTURES: Indian cargo carrier Deccan to launch 19 May
Deccan Express Logistics, a new Indian cargo airline and logistic's firm, plans to launch commercial operations on 19 May using one of its three Airbus A310...
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NewsSOCOM reveals plan to buy 20 improved and renamed A160T Hummingbirds
US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has confirmed plans to acquire 20 Boeing A160T Hummingbird unmanned helicopters to serve as a strike and surveillance...
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WestJet trims 2009 capacity as demand remains murky
Canadian carrier WestJet has lowered its capacity growth this year as a rebound in the fall-off in both leisure and business travellers remains difficult...
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NewsPICTURES: Victor bomber accidentally becomes airborne during taxi demo
UK air accident specialists are not intending to investigate an unusual incident at an air show during which a Handley Page Victor bomber unexpectedly became...
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Ocean Sky aims to add more European fixed bases
Ocean Sky is seeking to add "between ten and 12 fixed-based operations" to its European jet centre portfolio within...
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US Army launches for review to shake up aviation programmes
The US Army has launched the first major review of its aviation needs since the previous study led to canceling the Sikorsky/Boeing RAH-66 Comanche.