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NASA details further external tank work as Shuttle Discovery prepared for launch
Even as it prepares Space Shuttle Discovery for its scheduled launch tomorrow, NASA plans continued external tank (ET) testing.
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NewsPictures: First French air force Rafale squadron operational, Patrouille de France flypast
Five years after the French Navy received its first aircraft, the Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter has entered French air force service, with the first squadron inaugurated on Tuesday with a flypast by the Patrouille de France.
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Aviakor ends Tupolev Tu-154M production after fulfilling last order
Russian aviation plant Aviakor has ceased the production of Tupolev Tu-154Ms after fulfilling last orders for building three of the type
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Fatal October 2004 Boeing 747 freighter crash prompted Ghana's MK Airlines to overhaul aviation safety process
Canadian investigators have acknowledged strong efforts by freight operator MK Airlines to improve safety, after criticising oversight and operational discipline within the carrier at the time of its fatal Boeing 747-200F crash in Halifax.
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NewsBoeing takes up to $500m charge for 18 month delay in 737 Wedgetail early warning programmes
Boeing will take up to $1 billion in charges to cover delays in two 737-based airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) programmes and to settle a deal with US federal investigators over the handling of a rival's proprietary information.
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NewsPictures: Sukhoi Su-80 commuter turboprop performs first flight
The Sukhoi Su-80GP high-wing commuter turboprop has performed its first flight ahead of a certification flight test programme planned for this year.
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NewsPicture: Embraer expects Brazilian E-195 certification tomorrow
Brazilian certification of the Embraer 195 is scheduled for June 30, completing development of the manufacturer’s family of small airliners.
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Australia cancels ADS-B equipment plan for general aviation, reconsiders system's use under 30,000ft
Airservices Australia has cancelled the request for proposals (RFP) process for the purchase and installation of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) avionics for general aviation aircraft as it reconsiders plans to extend its ADS-B programme below flight level 300.
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NewsBrazil's TAM to order 37 further Airbus aircraft for delivery until 2010
Brazil’s TAM Linhas Aéreas is to order 15 A319s, 16 A320s and six A330s in a separate deals from last year's 29 aircraft order for A320s.
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NewsPicture: Production of stretched Ilyushin Il-96 gearing up at VASO's facilties
Production of the stretched variant of the Ilyushin Il-96 is well under way at VASO's plant in Voronezh, with delivery to launch customer Atlant-Soyuz expected later this year
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Airbus sets world record for 16-slide deployment on A380
Airbus has deployed all 16 emergency slides on one of its A380s using only the jet’s battery power, marking the largest number of slides simultaneously inflated on a passenger aircraft.
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French Parliament questions Forgeard over EADS situation
EADS co-chief executive Noël Forgeard is being questioned by a cross-party French parliamentary committee today as inquiries continue into the situation at the aerospace giant and the disposal of EADS shares by Forgeard and other senior executives.
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NewsUK space regulator to study space tourism licencing system
The UK's space regulator is to carry out a consultation over the next few months on proposals for a space tourist services licensing system for UK companies.
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NewsCanada to confirm four-aircraft C-17 transport order as Boeing seeks more sales
Boeing expects a production contract from Canada within the next few weeks to supply an anticipated four C-17 strategic transports to help meet Ottawa’s requirement to support expeditionary operations, says the US manufacturer. Ottawa close to concluding four-aircraft deal in time to meet price-guarantee deadline