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Embraer considers development of larger aircraft
Embraer is studying the possibility of developing a larger commercial aircraft either alone or in partnership with another company, but says it has no near-term...
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UK targets early enactment of emissions rules for aviation
The UK government is heading for all-out fast-track adoption of emissions trading legislation both at national and European level while other European Union...
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General Dynamics UK to flight test Masthead urban mapping system
General Dynamics UK plans in early 2009 to flight test a developmental urban mapping system using a light aircraft or helicopter, and says it has already...
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Helicopter missile warning systems poised for next major leap
US Navy and Marine Corps officials will look to stretch the state of missile warning technology for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft with a major contract...
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South Australian company seeks funding for float system
A South Australian company is seeking funding for a patented retracting float system that it says can reduce drag by as much as 20% compared with traditional...
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NewsEADS slows down A400M production due to engine flight-test delays
EADS is slowing down production of the Airbus Military A400M as it grapples...
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This Week briefings
Bell Helicopter last week laid off around 500 employees, representing 4% of its total workforce and...
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GKN clarifies materials choice for A350 spar
GKN has asked us to clarify that it is no longer proposing the adoption of Cytec 977-2 resin material for use in the Airbus A350's composite wing spar. Airbus...
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BAE Systems launches 'bold' new electronic warfare strategy
BAE Systems has launched a new strategy to harness billions of dollars spent on developing electronic warfare tools for the US Air Force's fifth-generation...
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Malaysia's maritime agency confirms AW139 helicopter orders
AgustaWestland has completed the sale of three AW139 medium twin helicopters ...
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China, Taiwan to allow cargo flights in expanded air pact
China and Taiwan have firmed up an historic agreement that will allow for many more passenger flights between the two sides as well as regular cargo flights.
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Academic's nuclear speculation sparks media frenzy
A UK academic has won worldwide internet fame for proposing nuclear-powered aircraft carrying fission reactors. But Cranfield...
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Jetstar expects its first 787 deliveries to slip to 2010
The Qantas low-cost subsidiary Jetstar expects that deliveries of its initial Boeing 787s will slip by several months to 2010. Boeing is "still promising...
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Selling Abu Dhabi to the airlines
The capital city of the UAE has invested heavily in infrastructure and tourism and is keen to promote itself as a natural destination both for business and high-end holidays. It is Mohammed Al Bulooki's job to make that happen
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Opinion
Comment: Nuclear reaction is unwarranted
Cranfield University's school of engineering professor Ian Poll found his suggestion of nuclear-powered aircraft...