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NewsIndonesia requests $1.4bn Apache purchase
Indonesia's armed forces modernisation effort could include a $1.4 billion order for eight Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters, the USA has announced.
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NewsWingset for CSeries FTV-1 to arrive in October
Bombardier admits that the maiden flight of the CSeries twinjet could slip into the first quarter of next year, but the airframer is expecting to receive the wingset for its initial flying prototype within a month.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Component and engine MRO central to KLM E&M growth
After eight months at the helm of KLM E&M, Ton Dortmans outlines his plans
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Israeli air force re-engining Hermes 450 fleet
An effort is being made to decrease the noise emitted by engines used by the Israeli air force's unmanned air systems. The need stems from the heavier payloads...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Engineers aim for robotic composite repairs in future
Robots will be central to extending the range of composite repairs and shortening turnaround time as manufacturers look to rradicate labour-intensive tasks
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NewsIN FOCUS: Maintenance business shifts towards fewer global players
Finnair has contracted SR Technics for CFM56 and fleet-wide component maintenance; and Air France Industries-KLM Engineering & Maintenance (far right) will co-operate with Hamilton Sundstrand on 787 support
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NewsBoeing Business Jet sets world speed record
Boeing Business Jets set a new world record on 16 September for "Speed Over a Recognised Course" when a BBJ flew non-stop from Los Angeles to Auckland for installation of its VIP interior.
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NewsAirAsia close to ordering 100 Airbus aircraft
AirAsia is close to placing an order for 100 Airbus aircraft to aid its international expansion. A plan to acquire the additional aircraft will be...
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NewsARJ21 passes emergency evacuation test
Comac has completed the emergency evacuation test for its ARJ21 regional jet programme. On 21 September, 90 passengers and four crew members evacuated...
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NewsFinal mission for Space Shuttle Endeavour ends in Los Angeles
Space Shuttle Endeavour has completed its final flight on its trek from Florida to Los Angeles where the shuttle will be placed on public display.
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NewsWashington National has room to grow: GAO
Unused runway capacity at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport could be used to add additional flights, finds the US government. The Government...
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Boeing close to linefit connectivity for 787
Boeing says it is working to include "a full set" of connectivity options in the 787 catalogue by the end of the year. The long-awaited announcement...
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NewsPICTURES: Irkut launches Su-30SM test campaign
Russia's Sukhoi Su-30SM multirole fighter performed its maiden flight on 21 September ...
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UK's first Airseeker on track for 2013 delivery, says MoD
The Royal Air Force's first RC-135W Airseeker electronic intelligence aircraft is on track for delivery in December 2013 ...
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NewsAAD: Ruag offers South Africa Do 228NG deal
Ruag is pitching its Do 228NG (New Generation) for a requirement to replace the South African air force's antiquated Douglas DC-3 maritime patrol aircraft ...
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Russian Helicopters signs Ka-52 avionics deal
Russian Helicopters has signed a long-term agreement covering avionics equipment for the Ka-52 attack helicopter ...
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AAD: Airbus promotes ACJ319 at South African show
Airbus is showing off its ACJ319 business jet at the Africa Aerospace & Defence show near Pretoria, South Africa ...
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AAD: Namibian police force accepts EC145 helicopter
The Namibian police force took delivery of a new Eurocopter EC145 at the Africa Aerospace & Defence show ...
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NewsPICTURE: First Belgian NH90 makes maiden sortie
NH Industries has performed the first flight of the initial NH90 helicopter destined for the Belgian armed forces ...
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NewsAAD: South Africa receives last four Gripens
Saab has formally handed over its last four of 26 Gripen C/D fighters ordered by South Africa ...