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NewsIN FOCUS: Saab restructures to better target export markets
For a European defence and security company to be talking about switching focus from its domestic customer to export markets is hardly rare these days.
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NewsIN FOCUS: GKN poised for transformaton in wake of Volvo Aero acquisition
With its £633 million ($1 billion) acquisition of Volvo Aero complete, GKN Aerospace has embarked on what appears to be a 15-month transformation, as it adds manufacturing jet engine components to its competence as a top-tier aerostructures supplier.
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Eurocopter promises to solve EC225 issues by February
Eurocopter chief executive Lutz Bertling has committed to returning the global EC225 fleet to unrestricted service by next February as operators continue...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Sweden acts smart to deliver 'complete air force'
At its peak military strength during the early years of the Cold War, Sweden boasted an inventory of about 1,000 combat aircraft, giving it one of the largest...
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NewsUK to launch Crowsnest AEW assessment in 2013
The UK will next year launch an assessment phase effort for a programme to replace its Sea King 7 surveillance helicopters ...
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AgustaWestland nets Swedish SAR buy
The Swedish Maritime Administration has purchased seven AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin-engined helicopters for use on search and rescue (SAR) operations. The...
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NewsGaza ceasefire halts Israeli action after strikes on 1,500 targets
The 21 November agreement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants brought to an end eight days of intensive military action inside the Gaza Strip ...
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ALTA urges governments to shore up Latin infrastructure
Senior stakeholders from across the industry signed a joint declaration at the ALTA Airline Leaders Forum calling for Latin American and Caribbean Governments...
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Indonesian authorities approve Superjet operations
Indonesian authorities have approved the Sukhoi Superjet 100 for commercial operations, validating the type certificate for the Russian-built twinjet. The...
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NewsJP Morgan: Business jet demand ‘weak but not getting much worse’
Demand for business jets "remains weak, but is not getting much worse," says JPMorgan Investment Research.
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PICTURE: Marshall Executive applies for Canadian foreign AOC
Marshall Executive Aviation has applied for a Canadian Foreign Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to enable the UK-headquartered company to operate flights...
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A320 testbed to trial automated airborne separation
Airbus is to use its A320 test airframe to conduct in-flight trials of a fully-automated separation assurance system to maintain spacing behind other aircraft.
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NewsESA gets green light for new heavy launcher and NASA crew vehicle collaboration
The European Space Agency got the green light on 21 November to push ahead with a new generation of launchers and take its first foray into manned spacecraft,...
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SpaceX’s Mars rocket to be methane-fuelled
SpaceX intends to build a methane/liquid oxygen (Lox) engine, said founder Elon Musk, in a shift away from the highly refined kerosene rocket propellant (RP-1) that has powered the company’s previous engines.
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NewsPICTURE: San Marino revamps business aircraft registry
San Marino has revamped its 11-year-old aircraft registry in an effort to broaden its customer base and range of T7-prefixed business aircraft.
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Malaysia's NADI plans MRO business to support Malindo
Malaysia's National Aerospace and Defence Industries (NADI) conglomerate plans to launch a commercial maintenance, repair and overhaul business in 2013 to...
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Indonesia aims to absorb 60% of local MRO work
Indonesia wants to double its MRO capabilities over the next five years to absorb up to 60% of local aircraft maintenance work. The country now only...
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NewsRAAF’s sixth C-17 formally welcomed in Australia
Australia's sixth and final Boeing C-17 strategic transport has been formally welcomed at Amberley air base in Queensland ...
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NewsEmbraer forecasts demand for 650 business jets by 2022 and increases focus on China
Embraer forecasts demand for 650 business aircraft by 2022, with China expected to "generate great opportunities over this period", it says. The delivery tally amounts to around $24 billion, representing 9% of the world shipments' value, says the Brazilian airframer's report.
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NewsSimulation plays vital role in building F-35 tactics and aircraft development
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) will not be operational for years to come, but the three US services that will fly the stealthy single-engined...