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EgyptAir A320 wreckage found
Debris from the wreckage of the EgyptAir Airbus A320 that went missing over the Mediterranean Sea in the early hours of 19 May has been found, according to the airline, citing government officials.
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NewsAurora expands LightningStrike testing, eyes FVL
Aurora Flight Sciences sees its victory over Boeing, Sikorsky and Karem Aircraft for the US Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s $89 million “VTOL X-Plane” flight test programme as a strategic win that positions it well to someday compete in the Army’s Future Vertical Lift programme.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How Saab broke the mould with evolved Gripen E
Saab is targeting the on-schedule delivery of its new Gripen E fighter to the Swedish and Brazilian air forces late this decade, as it steps up export campaigns involving both the advanced model and its earlier C/D-model jet.
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NewsDiamond launches DART-450 certification campaign
Austria's Diamond Aircraft launched the certification campaign for its DART-450 single-engined turboprop on 17 May, when the two-seat civilian and military reconnaissance trainer made a 60min maiden sortie from the airframer’s Wiener Neustadt base.
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Confusion remains over EgyptAir A320 emergency signal
There is still confusion as to whether any transmission was received from the missing EgyptAir Airbus A320.
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Elta cements radar status on Tejas fighter
Elta Systems will supply the radar for all future versions of India's Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA), after the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) subsidiary was selected by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL).
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NewsNeuron programme extended to include maritime testing
France's DGA defence procurement agency has begun new testing of the Neuron unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator in a maritime environment, which will be extended to include involvement of the French navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
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NewsMeteor introduction transforms Swedish air defence
Sweden’s air force has begun fielding the new MS20-standard software for its Saab Gripen C/D fleet, representing a significant increase in operational capability.
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NewsCrew safe after B-52 crash in Guam
All seven crewmembers from a Boeing B-52H escaped unharmed after the US Air Force bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Andersen AFB, Guam on 19 May, says the the service's Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
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HeliOffshore chief insists rotorcraft operations are becoming safer
Global safety body HeliOffshore insists it is making progress towards its goal of making helicopter operations less dangerous, despite its annual general meeting having been overshadowed by the recent fatal crash in Norway.
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Opinion
OPINION: Who might star in Europe's next airline consolidation phase?
A new round of consolidation could be on the cards in Europe – particularly in the leisure sector. But which carriers seem most ripe for acquisition?
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NewsEBACE: Large cabin jet fortunes swing to decline
Not so long ago, it seemed nothing could stop demand for large-cabin business jets, not even a global financial crisis. As the market for light and mid-sized jets fell victim to a global recession in 2008, deliveries of the industry’s largest and most expensive offerings continued apace. Speculators could take ...
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EBACE: Honeywell is keeping one step ahead
Speak to certain executives at the aerospace division of Honeywell and there is one word that dominates conversation: connectivity.
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Airbus confirms identity of missing EgyptAir A320
Airbus has confirmed the identity of the EgyptAir aircraft which lost contact over the eastern Mediterranean while operating a Paris-Cairo service.
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Weather conditions good at time of EgyptAir A320 disappearance
Weather conditions over the eastern Mediterranean at the time of the EgyptAir Airbus A320 disappearance appear to have been good.
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EgyptAir A320 search focusing on distress beacon signal
Egyptian and Greek authorities are concentrating a search for the missing EgyptAir Airbus A320 after indicating that an emergency signal has been received.
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Missing EgyptAir A320 operated by experienced pilot
EgyptAir says its missing Airbus A320 was built in 2003, and operated by an experienced captain.
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EgyptAir flight vanished after entering Egyptian airspace
EgyptAir says that flight MS804 lost radar contact about 3.5 hours after taking off from Paris, and just 10 minutes after entering Egyptian airspace.
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EgyptAir flight loses radar contact
EgyptAir has confirmed that one of its aircraft has lost radar contact while operating a flight from Paris to Cairo.
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ISTAT: Chinese lessors look abroad for returns
Chinese lessors are looking outside the Middle Kingdom for new growth opportunities, as they aim to expand their reach and improve returns.