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Antonov and AVIC II to work on freighter aircraft
Shaanxi Aircraft and Antonov are establishing a Beijing engineering centre to work on the Shaanxi Y8-F600 and an updated version of the Y-5 transport aircraft...
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US Army eyes miniature weapons for Future Combat System air vehicles
Work is under way to design a new range of munitions specifically for use by the unmanned air vehicle element of the US Army's Future Combat Systems programme,...
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NewsPICTURE: Embraer reveals details of new mid-light and mid-size business jets at NBAA
Eager to expand its executive jet offerings, Embraer is unveiling two new concept jets - a mid-size and mid-light -...
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Gulfstream ... Watch this space
Gulfstream is set to enjoy a great show. With advanced technology updates, expansion announcements and an honor for its president emeritus, the airframer is proving it is a force to be reckoned with. Liz Moscrop reports.
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Opinion
Comment: Crash and burn? 787 safety questioned
Criticism by a former Boeing engineer has brought renewed scrutiny to the crashworthiness of the 787's composite airframe. Are the concerns real or just out-of-date thinking?
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Asian boom
With strong traffic growth in Asia set to stay for the foreseeable future, the authorities in China and Hong Kong must ensure airport and air traffic control...
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Network San Diego: Big plans
San Diego, the host of the Airline Business Network 2008 route planning event, has long been a top tourism draw in the USA,...
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Network Latin America: Flight to Central America
Nations in Central America like Costa Rica and Panama are becoming increasingly popular destinations for business...
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Airline appointments
Americas Delta Air Lines The choice of Richard Anderson, 52, to lead Delta Air Lines has received widespread acclaim in the industry, with one...
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Engine maintenance providers take different approaches to market consolidation
Engine maintenance providers are taking different approaches to tackling overcapacity. Some are eager to jump on the acquisition trail, while others plan...
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Keeping maintenance in-house
Several network carriers are bucking the trend to outsource more of their maintenance, preferring instead to keep it in-house. However, the focus on cost...
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Maintenance for low-cost carriers: Outer limits
Maintenance outsourcing has become a crucial part of the business model for low-cost and smaller carriers. But there is no one size fits all solution ...
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Survey reveals skills shortage in airline engineering
A global survey of senior managers from the industry and across the aerospace supply chain by executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has revealed some...
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Solid results for Asia-Pacific carriers
Stronger yields and revenue growth outpacing expenditure have been common themes among major Asia-Pacific carriers Quarterly, half-yearly and fiscal-year...
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Europe's airlines make progress on profits
Profitability among European carriers improved again in the second quarter with Lufthansa and Swiss leading the way As Europe's strong economic performance...
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Market outlook: The fallout from US credit turmoil
The fallout from US credit turmoil How will the financial problems in the US impact airline orderbooks? asks Chris Tarry. Analysis from Antonio Panariello What...
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Norwegian plans network expansion
Norwegian plans network expansion Oslo-based low-cost carrier Norwegian is preparing to expand its operations...