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NewsPictures: First unofficial photos of Boeing 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter rolling out in Taiwan
The first unofficial photographs of the specially-modified Boeing 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF) have emerged, showing its roll-out after undergoing structural work at Evergreen Aviation Technologies in Taiwan
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NewsBoeing focuses on weight not rate, easing back on production study to focus on lighter twinjet
Boeing confirms it is stretching out its 787 production rate increase study and, at the same time, is ramping up spending on weight-saving initiatives to close the gap with its original targets.
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US delay on foreign airline ownership rules will miss key EU October vote
A key revision to US airline foreign ownership rules will miss the crucial European Commisison October deadline, Flight has learnt, due to a delay by the US Congress.
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NewsLockheed Martin reveals plans for unmanned F-35 JSF among other new UAV concepts
An optionally-manned F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is among designs being studied by Lockheed Martin as it races to catch up with other unmanned aircraft system developers.
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NewsPictures: Latest images from Bigelow Aerospace Genesis I spacecraft in orbit
Bigelow Aerospace's inflatable Genesis I spacecraft in a 550km orbit continues to operate and send back images, since its 12 July launch
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NewsUK terror alert special
Flight International experts look at the aftermath of the early August foiled terrorist plot and its impact on aviation in a series of special articles.
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UK terror alert special: Business jet demand soars as safety scrutiny hassle rises
The aftermath of the thwarted terrorist attacks on airlines flying from the UK to the USA has seen demand for business jet travel rise significantly from disgruntled and time and safety conscious passengers faced with airline flight cancellations, hefty queues and heightened security measures.
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NewsBoeing eyes fast-track 787 training, with full flight simulator-free transition from 777 cockpit mooted
Boeing is in talks with the US Federal Aviation Administration and other regulatory authorities to allow pilots to transition to the 787 from the 777 without having to go through a full-flight simulator.
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NewsPicture: Airbus begins engine runs on Engine Alliance GP7200-powered A380 in Toulouse
Airbus has begun engine ground runs of the Engine Alliance GP7200-powered Airbus A380 test aircraft at its facilities in Toulouse.
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NewsIranian-made Ababil-T Hezbollah UAV shot down by Israeli fighter in Lebanon crisis
Debris indicates intercepted vehicle was modified HESA Ababil-T twin-tail vehicle
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NewsStarting small: Light sport aircraft special
With Cessna poised on the threshold and training school interest growing, the market for light sport aircraft is about to take a huge leap in credibility
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NewsHigher ground: Stratospheric airships special report
Lighter-than-air craft are attracting renewed interest as a low-cost means to maintain persistent surveillance. Is technology ready for the next step?