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NewsSoftware glitch puts CRJ1000 programme slightly behind schedule
Bombardier has disclosed that its flight test programme for the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is slightly behind schedule, and that initial aircraft deliveries...
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EASA: tests find no safety issue with Thales A330 pitot
European safety authorities have formally issued an airworthiness directive covering replacement of Thales pitot probes on Airbus A330/A340s. The directive...
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Gates backs F-35 programme, despite STOVL test threat
Lockheed Martin has received a key endorsement from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter's biggest customer, but a critical piece of its flight-test programme for...
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ITT ramps up goggle production to aid helicopter emergency medical services
Night vision goggle maker ITT has increased by more than 30% its civil production capacity to put more goggles...
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Hawker Beechcraft readjusts Premier II schedule
Hawker Beechcraft is delaying the anticipated service entry of its Premier II light business jet for more than two years to "better align with the anticipated...
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FAA to streamline light jet certification rules
Revamped certification rules for small jet-powered aircraft could prevent 14 accidents over the next 24 years and save the industry millions of dollars....
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MRO venture with Iberia set to start this year: Eurofly
Italian operator Eurofly has indicated that a new joint maintenance venture, involving shareholder Meridiana and Spain's Iberia, will commence operations...
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Major HiFire 2 reviews set for October
An international hypersonic flight planned to test scramjet fuel combustion at eight times the speed of sound will reach two major milestones next month. To...
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Chinese firm to unveil 919 commercial engine in 2016
China has conceded that the initial powerplants for the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China's (Comac) 919 are likely to be Western engines, although...
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MAC seeks to widen VIP completion business
MAC Interiors is aiming for more of the global VIP completions market through partnerships with international...
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Iberia delays more A340-600s, grounds more A320s
Iberia has taken further steps to cut costs. The Spanish carrier has implemented more fleet groundings and order deferrals as it seeks to cut capacity by...
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China's Comac 919 likely to be powerd by western engines
China has conceded that the first engines on the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China's (Comac) 919 are likely to be western engines although the country's...
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Wi-fi prices brought to Earth
Passenger expectations are being shaped by what they pay on the ground
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Wooden tracks to speed up vibration tests
In an effort to reduce new aircraft ground vibration testing from weeks to days, the German aerospace centre DLR has been pulling a specially instrumented...
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Premium Aerotec scales up ahead of A350 production
Airbus's Premium Aerotec division has taken delivery of a new autoclave it will use in manufacture of forward fuselage sections for the A350 XWB. The autoclave,...
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Taiwan's EVA decides to issue bonds after posting more losses
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air posted a net loss of NT$1.88 billion ($57 million) in the fiscal second quarter and plans to boost its capital by issuing bonds.
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Ameco Beijing opening 747 hangar next month
Ameco Beijing, a joint-venture between Air China and Lufthansa, will be opening next month its much-awaited Boeing 747 hangar.
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Raytheon aims to reacquaint Australia with 1900D turboprop
Raytheon Airline Aviation Services is targeting Australia as a strong market for the Beechcraft...
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Jetstar Asia plans long-haul low-cost services from Singapore
Jetstar Asia could start long-haul low-cost services out of Singapore if it secures some of the Airbus A330-200s that Qantas Airways will take on lease from...
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NewsFAA mandates December deadline for Southwest parts replacement
Southwest Airlines has until 24 December to replace unapproved parts on 50 aircraft, and is required to inspect those aircraft every seven days until the...