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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter set to launch
Nasa’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is set to launch today following a number of postponements.
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First announced customer for ATG's Javelin jet
Jet owners consortium, Xjet Club LLC, is believed to be the first announced customer for Aviation Technology Group's (ATG) high performance Javelin executive jet.
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Air France A340 crash prompts safety review
Canadian airport safety standards are being reviewed in the wake of the Air France Airbus A340-300 accident at Toronto's Pearson airport on 2 August.
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Government ends Asiana pilots' strike
South Korea’s government has implemented emergency powers ordering striking Asiana Airlines pilots to return to work immediately.
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Permira Funds acquires a majority stake in Jet Aviation
Equity firm Permira Funds yesterday signed an agreement with Swiss business aviation company Jet Aviation to acquire the majority shareholding of Hirschmann-/Jet Aviation Group.
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Modernised Il-76 carries out first flight
The first flight of the re-engined Ilyushin Il-76TD-90VD took place at the Chkalov airfield near Tashkent in Uzbekistan on 5 August.
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Independence Air warns of possible bankruptcy filing
Independence Air may have to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection if it fails to address liquidity problems.
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Egyptair orders six 737-800s, options six more
Egyptair has ordered six Boeing 737-800s and taken purchase options on six more after concluding contract negotiations with the US manufacturer
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Govt set to intervene to end Asiana pilots' strike
South Korea’s Government may intervene as early as today to end a 25-day pilots’ strike at the country’s second largest carrier, Asiana Airlines.
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General Atomics wins $214 US Army UAV contract
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems said yesterday the US Army had awarded it a $214 million contract to deliver an Extended Range Multi Purpose Unmanned Aerial Vehicle system (ERMP).
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Lufthansa reports strong first half results
German flag-carrier Lufthansa has lifted its full-year operating profit forecast to more than €400 million ($495 million) after a strong first half performance in which its operating profit rose to €253 million.
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Delta to seek more cost savings as bankruptcy filing looms
Delta Air Lines is expected to announce further cost-cutting plans worth up $400 million to stave off filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Into the unknown
After a difficult start, Western aerospace players are taking Russian industry more seriously and employing local engineers in increasing numbers
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Building a winner
Thanks to shrewd investing and a little luck, privately owned Kaskol has Airbus as a joint venture partner and is fast becoming a Russian powerhouse
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UK skills development - Wanted more technicians to keep UK aerospace working
An aerospace skills crisis is looming in Britain because insufficient numbers of young people are entering the industry. What options are available to manufacturers?
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On their maks. . .
On the eve of the MAKS air show, there are encouraging signs for Russian aerospace, with strong helicopter exports and rising air travel boosting airliner orders
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Sherpa reborn
The surprising success of the often-overlooked C-23B in Iraq has led the US Army to reassess the potentialfor short take-off and landing freighters
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Very light jets dazzle the crowds
Three public debuts dominated this year’s AirVenture show, with Honda pondering whether to launch its prototype