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More research sought on differences between simulator training and reality
More research is needed into the differences between simulator training and reality, according to several speakers and expert delegates at a UK Royal Aeronautical...
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Call for European air forces to form disaster relief capability groups in advance of futures needs
European air forces should consider establishing co-operative airlift "capability packages" to provide a faster response to major international disasters...
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Key facs: the BA deal
The BA deal 36 firm ($7.9 billion)/25 options A380: 12 firm ($4.2 billion)/7 options Delivery: 2012 to 2014 Boeing 787-8/9: 24 firm...
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Multi-crew pilot licence reservations
Cabair Group's director of flight training Mike Watt is concerned that the multi-crew pilot licence depends completely on airlines mentoring or sponsoring...
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TUI Travel details its airline capacity-cut plans
TUI Travel, one of Europe's heavyweight leisure groups, is set to reduce its German and UK fleet capacity following its creation through the merger of the...
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Airbus starts A350 XWB high-speed testing
Airbus has begun high-speed performance testing of the A350 XWB in the European Transonic Windtunnel in Cologne. Although the airframer has already carried...
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European Air Group proposes strategic UAV and satellite data sharing for relief operations
The deputy director of the seven-nation European Air Group, Brig Gen Joachim Wundrak of the German air force, has proposed establishment of a co-operative...
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UAV humanitarian flight could upset disaster-affected nations
Increased interest in the use of unmanned air vehicles by aid agencies and non-government organisations to support relief operations is raising fears that...
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US-UK defence treaty sent to legislators
A new Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty brokered by the USA and the UK last June has been passed to legislators in both countries for ratification, with Washington-based...
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Submarine-launched UAV concept wins student design competition
A design for an autonomous compact rotorcraft deployable from a submarine and intended to be used to transport special forces personnel won the first prize...
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Aerovironment to build new Global Observer
Aerovironment has been awarded a $57 million contract by the US Special Operations Command to build a new version of its Global Observer high-altitude long-endurance...
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NTSB: Crossfield should have updated weather; controller should have helped
The US National Transportation Safety Board has cited pilot error as well as air traffic controller...
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Airbus confident ahead of A380 service entry with Singapore Airlines
Airbus is confident that everything is in place for a smooth entry-into-service of the A380 with Singapore Airlines on daily flights between Singapore and...
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P&W feels HEETE after second USAF rejection
Pratt & Whitney has lost out again on a second key contract to develop next-generation engine technology for future fighter, bomber and transport aircraft. The...
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Russian space industry rises again
The Bear shines on ROB COPPINGER / LONDON Fifty years ago this week, Russia launched the first satellite spacecraft and began the space...
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Portuguese regional development fund lift for GECI Skylander
GECI International is aiming for the first delivery of its Skylander twin turboprop aircraft in April 2011 after securing government funding in Portugal,...
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USAF rounds on Congressional C-5 protection
US Air Force leaders seeking to free up funds to buy more Boeing C-17s and new tankers have stepped up a rhetorical campaign against a Congressionally protected...
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New offshore helideck lighting system looks promising
Early feedback from pilots about a new offshore oil-rig helideck lighting system under test by the UK Civil Aviation Authority is proving favourable, according...
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ANZ’s Eagle Air grounds 1900D fleet over landing gear problem
Air New Zealand subsidiary Eagle Air temporarily grounded its fleet of Beech...