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NewsLockheed proposes KAI T-50A for T-X over Skunk Works design
Lockheed Martin will offer an upgraded version of the T-50 fighter it jointly developed with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the US Air Force's T-X trainer programme, forgoing a clean-sheet alternative designed by its Skunk Works division.
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Inquiry outlines initial moments after explosion hit Daallo A321
Pilots of the Daallo Airlines Airbus A321 which suffered an in-flight explosion after departing Mogadishu initially cited a pressurisation issue but did not declare an emergency.
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T-X pact with Boeing a winner, says Saab boss
Saab chief executive Håkan Buskhe believes his company’s low-profile pursuit of the US Air Force’s T-X trainer requirement will pay dividends next year, when he hopes to win the 350-aircraft deal with its US partner Boeing.
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USAF explains budget reduction for LRS-B
The US Air Force’s funding profile for development of the Northrop Grumman long-range strike bomber (LRS-B) has come down by $2.8 billion in the service’s latest budget proposal, which was submitted on 9 February.
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Congress renews push to reduce Washington National limits
US legislators are renewing the push to remove limits on where airlines can fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National airport.
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NewsDGA defends Patroller buy, discloses Reaper aspirations
The head of the French defence procurement agency has defended the selection of the Sagem Patroller for the French army’s tactical unmanned air vehicle requirement, claiming the competition was fair and did not dismiss the rival Thales Watchkeeper from the offset.
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Eurowings project caused no internal rifts: Lufthansa chief
Lufthansa chief executive Carsten Spohr has rejected the notion that his strategy of directing growth initiatives away from the mainline and towards budget unit Eurowings had a divisive effect among the group's staff.
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CRJ900 in Copenhagen accident was under engine test
SAS Group has disclosed that the Bombardier CRJ900 involved in a ground accident at Copenhagen was having its engines tested at the time.
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ST Aero opens new VIP interiors centre in Singapore
ST Aerospace has launched a VIP aircraft interiors centre at the Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore, aimed at serving customers across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
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Boeing plans new aircraft go-ahead decision by end-year
Despite spending months pleading for patience, Boeing executives are now telling employees a decision on whether to go ahead with a new airliner aimed at the “middle of the market” (MOM) could be made by the end of the year.
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NewsJoint Strike Fighter chief plays down F-35A deferrals
The head of the multinational F-35 programme Lt Gen Christopher Bogdan is playing down the US Air Force’s decision to reduce annual procurement of the F-35A Lightning IIs to 48 per year, with the planned ramp-up to 60 units deferred from fiscal 2018 to 2021.
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Gol indefinitely suspends Venezuela flights
Brazilian carrier Gol has suspended all service to Venezuela, citing continuing issues repatriating currency from the country.
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Boeing predicts 747-8 rate increase in 2019
Boeing has revealed long-term plans to double the planned production rate on the 747-8 programme in 2019, according to new financial documents.
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GAMA: Midsize newcomers bolster 2015 industry shipments
The business and general aviation market remained flat in 2015 with the revival of the midsize business jet sector -driven by the introduction of a plethora of new designs - one of the few bright spots during the 12 months.
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NewsSaab reports record backlog after Brazil, UAE deals
Buoyed by the receipt of production contracts from Brazil for Gripen fighters and from the United Arab Emirates to supply a new-generation airborne early warning (AEW) capability, Saab ended 2015 with a record order backlog and stronger sales prospects, says chief executive Håkan Buskhe.
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Rafael anticipates Litening, Spice deal with India
The Indian government is expected to give final approval to a large defence systems deal with Israel within a month, covering equipment including Rafael Litening targeting pods and Spice 250 precision-guided bombs worth $500 million.
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NewsWestern defence technology edge challenged by proliferation
More needs to be done by the West to address an ever-increasing imbalance of military power towards nations benefiting from new low barriers of entry to advanced missile and unmanned technology, new analysis has revealed.
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PICTURE: Airbus starts final assembly of A350-1000
Airbus has commenced final assembly of the A350-1000, the stretched version of the airframer's long-haul twinjet.
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ANALYSIS: Helicopter makers battle headwinds in Southeast Asia
Helicopter makers are looking for new opportunities in Southeast Asia amid weakness in the pivotal offshore oil and resources sector.
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PICTURE: MRJ prototype resumes flight tests
The first Mitsubishi Regional Jet, FTA-1, has resumed flight testing after being on the ground for more than two months.