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US Navy UAV programmes near major milestones
The US Navy's largest unmanned air vehicle programmes are nearing major programme milestones, says Adm Matthias Winter, the executive officer managing the service's UAV and strike programmes.
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FAA to begin UAV test site selection
The US Federal Aviation Administration will begin a competition for six unmanned air vehicle (UAV) test sites by the end of February, deputy administrator Jim Williams said during the 13 February meeting of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).
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Tec4Jets opens Lille line maintenance station
The MRO subsidiary of tour operator TUI, Tec4Jets, will open a line maintenance station at Lille airport in France on 1 April. The facility will operate...
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American and US Airways to merge
American Airlines and US Airways have announced plans to merge in an $11 billion deal that will create the largest airline in the world. The combined...
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VIDEO: Crashed Ukrainian An-24 identified
Ukrainian emergency situations ministry images from the scene of the South Airlines Antonov An-24 crash in Donetsk have identified the aircraft involved as a 40-year old airframe.
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HATSOFF plans to increase civil training for Asian customers
Indian helicopter training provider HATSOFF (Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying) plans to increase its training offerings for civil operators throughout the Asian region.
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Mandala looks to adopt Tiger Airways brand name
Mandala Airlines is looking at adopting the Tiger Airways brand name for its operations in Indonesia. The carrier is working towards rebranding itself...
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USAF refuses to reopen F-22 accident investigation despite damning Inspector General’s report
The US Air Force will not reopen the Accident Investigation Board (AIB) that examined the 16 November, 2010, crash of a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor despite...
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Raytheon and General Atomics team-up to integrate MALD onto Reaper
Raytheon and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have joined forces to integrate the Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD) onto the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft. The...
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American and US Airways agree to merger terms: reports
American Airlines and US Airways have agreed to terms of a potential merger, according to reports. Management from both airlines reached an agreement...
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Pansa replaces Orsi as Finmeccanica CEO
Reeling from yesterday's arrest of chief executive Giuseppe Orsi as part of a bribery probe, Italy's Finmeccanica has moved swiftly to change the company's leadership following a board meeting on 13 February.
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Five killed after An-24 breaks up
Ukraine's government has confirmed five fatalities from the Antonov An-24 crash at Donetsk airport. The country's emergency situations ministry states...
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Mexico trumps Asia as newest Eurocopter overseas production outpost
Eurocopter has joined the growing number of aerospace majors in Mexico's Queretaro manufacturing cluster with the formal opening of a $100 million factory...
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JetBlue to add Fort Lauderdale, Austin flights from San Francisco
JetBlue Airways will add a second daily seasonal flight between San Francisco International airport and Austin-Bergstrom International airport starting 21...
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F-35B returns to flight
The Lockheed Martin F-35B short take-off vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the Joint Strike Fighter has returned to flight after a 25-day grounding. "F-35B...
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Jet Airways contracts Joramco for A330 C3-checks
Jet Airways has signed up MRO provider Jordan Aircraft Maintenance (Joramco) to conduct heavy checks on its Airbus A330s. Amman-based Joramco will...
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Budapest airport adds Malta and Rome flights
Budapest airport has expanded its route offering through higher Alitalia frequencies and a new Wizz Air route to Malta. Italy's flag carrier will initially...
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UK support for European Defence Agency finely balanced, Hammond warns
The UK is to extend its membership of the European Defence Agency (EDA) until at least late 2013, but says a decision on its longer-term involvement remains in the balance.
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Helicopters, crop-sprayers lead general aviation growth in 2012
Helicopters remained a bright spot and agricultural aviation boosted otherwise flat sales for general and business aviation manufacturers in 2012, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced today.
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Eastern Airways inks component MRO deal with BAE Systems
UK regional carrier Eastern Airways is extending MRO cooperation with BAE Systems' aftermarket arm for component support for its British Aerospace Jetstream...