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USAF chief says "light strike" fighter could be needed
The US Air Force's top officer says a "light strike" platform optimised for the irregular warfare mission could be added to the service's inventory ...
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Clickair offers booking passengers fare-hold for small fee
Spanish budget carrier Clickair has introduced a new Internet booking feature, giving passengers the option of paying a small fee to lock their selected...
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Dutch opt to postpone JSF decision
The Netherlands has postponed a final decision on whether to purchase 85 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters ...
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PICTURES & VIDEO: Concorde simulator restored to 'flying status' at Brooklands museum
PICTURES & VIDEO: Concorde simulator restored to 'flying status' at Brooklands museum
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Environment Special Report: Precision approach
The recent deal to speed the roll-out of next-generation satellite-based technology will be air navigation's principal contribution to improving airspace efficiency. But how significant will it be in helping to shrink aviation's carbon footprint?
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VIDEO: Etihad CEO, James Hogan
We talk to Etihad chief executive James Hogan to see if the carrier’s growth remains on course
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Finnish Air Force opts for PC-12 liaison fleet
Finland's air force has selected the Pilatus PC-12 NG single-engine turboprop to replace six Piper Chieftain aircraft. In a statement ,...
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Boeing's double squeeze
Civil aviation crisis and Obama's defence budget are pressing both sides of the business
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Business: Good week - Bad week
ZODIAC The French equipment supplier known for products ranging from escape slides
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Clean Sky funding hold-up threatens Europe's active wing plan
A €400 million ($522 million) project to design and manufacture a revolutionary active wing could be snared by red tape. The project is one of the most high-profile...
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Environment Special Report: US legislatures advocate domestic cap and trade
The New Democratic White House is pushing for energy reform - but will its proposals be welcomed by the air transport industry?
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Comment: Pushing the envelope too far
The US Air Force has fully come to grips with the lessons from a Northrop T-38C crash last year that claimed the lives of two pilots. But the accident again...
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Lufthansa chief: Consolidation should not be obstructed
Lufthansa chief Wolfgang Mayrhuber has reiterated the need for consolidation in the European air transport market, stating that it should not be obstructed. The...
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This week briefing
Following the 1 April fatal crash of a Eurocopter Super Puma, the manufacturer says that...
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Low-cost carrier special report
Many budget carriers are reaching adolesence and their challenges are also evolving as they strive to fite their models to the new economic landscape. In this special report, we explore how they are weathering the storm and whether the clouds are masking potential cost savings and opportunities.
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Airlines deepen ties with outsourcing partners
With airlines in total cost savings mode the need toworkmore closely than ever withoutsourcing partners is paramount. Can both benefit from the relationship?
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Airbus Tianjin on track to deliver first A320 in June
Airbus' new A320 assembly plant in China has already produced two aircraft and is on track to deliver its first before the end of June as scheduled. Airbus...