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737 Max to be assembled in Renton on contract approval
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has ratified a new four-year contract, ensuring the re-engined Boeing 737 Max will be built...
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Tiger Airways drops joint venture with Thai Airways
Tiger Airways has dropped its plan to form a Bangkok-based low-cost joint venture with Thai Airways after failing to get the necessary investment approvals...
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Shanghai Pudong airport gets approval for two new runways
Shanghai Pudong International airport has received government approval to build a fourth and fifth runway, said the Civil Aviation Administration of China...
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Volcanic ash sensor trial prepares industry for next crisis
A programme to keep Europe flying safely the next time a volcanic ash cloud affects the continent's airspace is forging ahead, with trials for an airborne...
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Satellite images reveal secret Nevada UAV site
A new satellite image of an isolated airstrip in Nevada shows a secret but operational unmanned air vehicle (UAV) test facility. The Yucca Lake airfield,...
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LIMA: Malaysian operator signs deal for 10 AgustaWestland helicopters
Malaysian operator Weststar Aviation Services has signed a $150 million deal for 10 AgustaWestland helicopters ...
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FAA and industry aim to halve fatality risk by 2025
The US FAA and airline industry have refocused and evolved the commercial aviation safety team (CAST) programme with a new fatality reduction goal for 2025. Using...
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LIMA: Boeing to upgrade Malaysian F/A-18Ds
Boeing will upgrade the Royal Malaysian Air Force's eight F/A-18D Hornet fighter aircraft, the company has confirmed ...
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No end in sight for light jet market malaise
The decision by Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) at the start of the month to "slow development" of its Hawker 200...
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Safran turns scientist advisers into 'operational tool' to speed technology from lab to practical application
A systematic approach to the elusive challenge of managing innovation may be paying dividends at Safran, where the establishment two years ago of a scientific...
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EASA approves Trent 1000 Package B engine for 787
European Aviation Safety Agency regulators have approved the enhanced Package B version of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 powerplant, used on the Boeing 787. Japan's...
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LIMA: Australian air force updates progress with KC-30A tanker
The Royal Australian Air Force gave an international debut to one of its Airbus Military KC-30A (A330) multi-role tanker/transports (MRTT) at the Langkawi...
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Fatal Merlin crash puts spotlight back on stall recovery
Norwegian investigators believe that a fatal stall involving a Fairchild SA-226 Merlin regional turboprop illustrates the need for changes in taught recovery...
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Tactile technology provides reality boost for flight simulator
Australia's Deakin University has developed a flight simulator that uses tactile feedback, or haptics, technology to improve training by adding a sense of...
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MAS to launch premium regional carrier by 2012
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will be launching a new regional premium carrier by the second half of 2012. The short-haul carrier, yet to be named, will...
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MAS unveils plan to bring airline back to profit by 2013
Loss-making Malaysia Airlines (MAS) unveiled a business plan on 7 December to bring the group back to the black by 2013.
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IATA cuts 2012 profits forecast and warns on Eurozone
IATA has cut its airline industry profit forecast for next year to $3.5 billon and warned failure to tackle the Eurozone banking crisis could drive the sector...
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Avation signs contract for five new ATR72s
Aircraft lessor Avation has inked an agreement with ATR for the purchase of five additional ATR72 turboprops.
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Babbitt submits resignation in wake of drunk driving charges
After asking for administrative leave following a drunk driving arrest on 3 December, Federal Aviation Administration head Randy Babbitt has submitted his...
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US Airways works to firm financing for 2012 narrowbody deliveries
US Airways aims to complete firm financing arrangements for the 12 A320 family aircraft it plans to take delivery of next year. Carrier CFO Derek...