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ANALYSIS: Manufacturers play down delivery finance worries
Manufacturers are playing down concerns that the lack of liquidity with some European banks could leave airlines facing a severe struggle to secure finance for new aircraft deliveries this year. But while other finance providers are expected to step in to fill the void, this funding will come at a ...
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Seoul kicks off F-X III competition
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has issued a request for proposals for its F-X III fighter requirement, paving the way for the acquisition of around 60 fighters.
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Cebu Pacific to start long-haul, low-cost services in 2013
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will launch long-haul services in the third quarter of 2013. The airline will lease up to eight Airbus A330-300s...
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Backwards parachutes ground some F-35s
At least 15 Lockheed Martin F-35s are grounded for about 10 days to repack improperly installed parachutes, according to the programme office.
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IN FOCUS: CAA set out 'Significant Seven' safety action priorities
Significant seven When the UK Civil Aviation Authority reviewed its priorities for safety action, it came up with a list it calls "The Significant...
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IN FOCUS: Bringing aviation training to high schools
Advances in gaming technology are bringing mission training experience to high-school classrooms to spark student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (or STEM).
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US FAA mandates Q400 wire checks
A final airworthiness directive (AD) to be issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration on 31 January targets wiring issues that could potentially cause...
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Amateur-built aircraft under NTSB microscope
The US National Transportation Safety Board said it will complete a comprehensive study of experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft this spring.
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IN FOCUS: Completing the missing link in UAS crew training
Huge demand is forecast for unmanned air systems and more efficient, effective simulation is required to bridge the gap in training operators
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IN FOCUS: Can pilot training keep pace with demand?
Airlines are honing their pilot recruitment strategies to meet short-term demand - but forecasters still predict a shortfall in flightcrew as fleet growth accelerates
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IN FOCUS: Loss of control - training the wrong stuff?
Loss of control accounts for a significant proportion of accidents - a reality which has led the UK Civil Aviation Authority to commission research into the most suitable ways for trainee pilots to learn the skills they really need
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All long-haul 757s at United-Continental now offer premium economy seating
United-Continental is progressing with various fleet reconfiguration projects, and now has completed installations of a premium economy offering in the Boeing...
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Sea Ceptor missile to guard against anti-ship missile threat
MBDA is to develop a new missile to protect some of the UK Royal Navy's surface ships from attack by combat aircraft and supersonic anti-ship missiles ...
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Hungary signs Gripen lease extension deal
Hungary will continue to operate its leased fleet of Saab Gripen C/D fighters until 2026 under a contract extension signed with Sweden ...
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Northrop Grumman fights RQ-4 Block 30 cancellation threat
Northrop Grumman has challenged the US military's decision to park existing RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30s in usable storage and terminate production.
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Canberra to review F-35 delivery schedule
Australia could review the delivery timetable for the 12 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft it is due to receive between 2015 and 2017.
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Israeli Heron TP crashes as test flight goes wrong
The Israeli air force and IAI are investigating what caused a Heron TP unmanned air vehicle to crash during an experimental flight on 29 January ...
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USAF woes clip C-27J’s wings in Australia
Any US decision to divest itself of the L-3 Communications C-27J Spartan will change the dynamics of Canberra's Air 8000 Phase 2 requirement for 10 battlefield airlifters
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Aer Lingus weighs 737-9 Max alongside A320neo
Aer Lingus is the process of deciding whether it will opt for Airbus's re-engined A320neo family or Boeing's 737-9 Max to increase fuel-efficiency on its...
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India Pilatus trainer announcement delayed by protests
India's announcement of a new basic trainer appears to have been delayed by a protest mounted by the South Korean government about the tendering process.