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Boeing testing modal suppression for 747-8I stabilizer
Boeing is using a flight test 747-8 Freighter to investigate whether a software-based fix, similar to the outboard aileron modal suppression (OAMS) system used on the cargo aircraft, will solve a concern about possible flutter in fuel-laden 747-8I horizontal stabilisers in the event of a structural failure.
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US offers Singapore $435 million F-15SG support package
The US government could sell Singapore a support package related to Republic of Singapore Air Force Boeing F-15SG detachment located at Mountain Home air...
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MAS-AirAsia share-swap to be called off
Sources close to Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia confirm that that the cross-ownership agreement between the two airlines will be cancelled on Wednesday...
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Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia shares suspended amid share-swap concerns
The shares of Malaysia Airline System (MAS) and AirAsia have been suspended from trading on the country's stock exchange on 2 May, pending a likely announcement...
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US to re-visit F-16 C/D sales to Taiwan
The United States will re-visit the sale of Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D fighter aircraft to Taiwan, less than one year after shunning Taipei's request for new fighters.
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United seeks cost savings and more gates in Denver
United Airlines has negotiated an amended lease agreement with Denver International Airport that would allow it to reduce lease payments while potentially...
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ANALYSIS: Global challenges require domestic solutions for space sustainability
Though many nations recognise the need to coordinate to solve collective problems in space, there is little consensus on how to approach them, say international...
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Lockheed unveils gravity bomb for UAV
The US Army has confirmed successful the 28 March demonstration of a previously-undisclosed bomb from an AAI RQ-7 Shadow unmanned air vehicle (UAV) at Dugway...
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Commercial crew development teams complete wind tunnel tests
Two of the four teams contracted under the second phase of NASA's commercial crew development (CCDev) have completed wind tunnel tests of their designs. This triggers payments to both teams under the milestone-based deals.
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Some F-22 pilots decline to fly
A "very small number" of Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor pilots are refusing to fly the jet, a top US Air Force official says. "Obviously it's a...
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BAE Systems rolls out 'PartsPlus' scheme to whole fleet
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft is extending its 'PartsPlus' spares supply programme - which was initially aimed only at new BAE 146/Avro regional jet operators...
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ECA secures funds for NATO aggressor aircraft purchase
Dutch-based ECA Program has raised €283 million to start acquiring a privately-owned fleet of lightweight fighters ...
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Boeing prepares 787-9 components
Boeing South Carolina this summer will build a pre-production verification (PPV) prototype of the aft-section of the Boeing 787-9 as the company works toward an expected first or second quarter 2014 entry-into-service (EIS) with Air New Zealand for the stretched, longer-range sibling to the 787-8.
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Aerostar grows MRO business with new Bacau hangar
Romanian aerospace company Aerostar will double its airframe maintenance capacity with the planned opening of a new hangar at its location in Bacau this...
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BA Engineering partners with VAS Aero for used parts
British Airways Engineering has inked a long-term alliance with US tear-down parts specialist VAS Aero Services to pool each others' inventories and to provide...
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Iron Maiden's Dickinson opens MRO firm at former RAF repair base
Captain Bruce Dickinson, singer of heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has opened a heavy maintenance company for commercial aircraft on the grounds of the former...
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Canada's WestJet opts for Q400 for new regional carrier
Canadian carrier WestJet has opted for the Bombardier Q400 as the type for its new regional carrier, to be set up in the second half of 2013. WestJet...
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UK returns AWACS fleet to flight status
The UK Royal Air Force's Boeing E-3D Sentry AWACS aircraft have resumed normal flying activities ...
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Rolls-Royce awarded propulsion system order for F-35B
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a $315 million contract to produce LiftSystem equipment for 17 F-35B combat aircraft ...
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VIDEO: Asia's passenger widebody share will rise to 41% by 2031
Gaining market share in the growth markets of Asia-Pacific is shaping up to be a key battle for the next 20 years, according to Flightglobal's Commercial Fleet Forecast.