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NewsAlaska eyes Gogo Video and Wi-fi-enabled IFE
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines will likely evaluate Aircell's forthcoming video download service for its flights to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico as the carrier...
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United finalises order for up to 75 787s
Boeing and United Airlines have finalised an order for up to 75 787 aircraft. The order for 25 firm 787-8s and an additional 50 options are set to...
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Re-engined single-aisle plans make aircraft finance market edgy
Growing industry speculation about the imminent launch of upgraded single-aisle airliners powered by advanced turbofans is beginning to cause ripples in...
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'Usual suspects' commit to presidential run
Sikorsky boss Jeff Pino says his company "will compete really hard" against Bell and AgustaWestland for the new US presidential helicopter contract as all...
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NewsRepublic orders 40 CSeries and options 40 more
US-based Republic Airways Holdings has ordered 40 Bombardier CSeries aircraft and placed options on 40 more. The company has signed a purchase agreement...
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Boeing sets June target to finalise 787-9 as third -8 flies
Boeing is targeting June to finalise the configuration of the 787-9, as a third Dreamliner joins to the flight-test programme to support the design effort...
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Pratt & Whitney lifts wraps on PW9000 future military engine
Pratt & Whitney has started working on a new family of engines for the military aircraft market based on a gear-less version of the PW1000G
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NewsKC-X request for proposals faces no-bid decision by Northrop Grumman
The Department of Defense has adjusted the pricing strategy on the controversial US Air Force KC-X tanker contract to shift more risk to the government.
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NewsCongress to dump Obama NASA plan
White House plans to axe NASA's return-to-the-Moon Constellation programme and ground the Space Shuttle have sparked unified opposition from Congress...
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CAE introduces 'wow' factor at Heli-Expo
The steady stream of visitors to CAE's new 3000 Series simulator, a two-storey white dome dominating the floor at Heli-Expo, had one comment in common - "wow".
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Asian airlines traffic up 7% in January
Passenger traffic among Asian carriers grew 7% in January, as air traffic demand continues to recover.
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Philippines' Cebu Pacific adds new domestic destination
Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific is starting flights to Pagadian, the capital city of Zamboanga del Sur in Mindanao.
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Canberra plans A$45m upgrade for C-130Js
Australia has approved an A$45 million ($40 million) upgrade to its air force's fleet of 12 Lockheed Martin C-130J transports ...
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Australia to choose new naval combat helicopter in 2011
Australia plans to select a new naval combat helicopter in 2011 and begin taking deliveries in 2014 ...
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Malaysia Airports to raise 2.5bn ringgit
National airports operator Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) plans to raise up to 2.5 billion ringgit ($733 million) to fund a new low-cost carrier terminal...
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NewsAustralia confirms order for seven CH-47F Chinooks
Australia has approved plans to replace its army Chinook fleet with new-build CH-47Fs ...
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Antonov to start Indian An-32 upgrade during March
Ukrainian aircraft-maker Antonov is poised to start work on an upgrade to the Indian air force's An-32 transports ...
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NewsVIDEO: Fourth 787 test aircraft makes maiden flight
Boeing's fourth 787 flight test aircraft has completed its first flight. During the roughly 3hr flight, the aircraft - designated ZA004 - departed...
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Hainan Airlines raises 3bn yuan from shares placement
China's Hainan Airlines has completed a private placement of shares to the Hainan provincial government and its parent company HNA Group, raising 3 billion...
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Malaysia Airports profit up 24% in 2009
National airports operator Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) has posted a 24% growth in net profit in 2009.