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Dragonair names Yeung as new chief executive
Hong Kong's Dragonair has appointed Patrick Yeung as its new chief executive, effective 16 August. He succeeds James Tong, who has been at the helm...
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German air traffic controllers to strike tomorrow
German air traffic controllers are planning to strike for 6h on 9 August after last week's call for a walkout was abandoned at the last minute due to a labour...
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Cebu Pacific signs firm order for 30 A321neos
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has finalised a firm order for 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft, bringing its total A320 family orders to 71.
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Gulfstream G150 receives type certification in China
Gulfstream Aerospace has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its G150 aircraft.
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MAS, AirAsia shares suspended amid share swap speculation
The shares of Malaysia Airline System (MAS) and AirAsia have been suspended from trading on the country's stock exchange, amid local media speculation about...
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Japan navy receives two EC135 helicopters
The Japan Maritime Self-DefenCe Force has taken delivery of three Eurocopter EC135 T2i helicopters ...
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Boeing restarts 787 structural deliveries
Boeing has restarted structural deliveries to its 787 final assembly line in Everett, Washington, ending a month-long hold that was aimed at allowing its...
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Southwest appears less bullish on 717
Southwest Airlines is "happy to fly" the fleet of Boeing 717s that are operated by its AirTran subsidiary, but is planning its future fleet needs around...
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AAI flies heavily modified Shadow
AAI has confirmed flights of two heavily modified versions of its RQ-7 Shadow unmanned air vehicle ...
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Lufthansa looks at BMI slot lease but not closure
Lufthansa has floated the possibility of leasing BMI slots as part of its effort to improve the struggling UK carrier's results, as it insists it is not...
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Flynn to take helm at Gulfstream
Gulfstream Aerospace marketing and sales director Larry Flynn has been promoted to president of the business jet maker, effective 1 September. Flynn,...
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AUVSI - Mini UAVs
Except for the mechanical chatter, AeroVironment’s hummingbird micro-unmanned air vehicle (UAV) comes tantalisingly close to the ripping acceleration and acrobatic acumen of the real thing.
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AUVSI North America preview
Ahead of AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America show, we profile a sector sharpened by technological innovation, proliferating mission requirements and a boom in demand.
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Airship resurgence faces pivotal year
Airships have made an unlikely resurgence. Now, a pivotal year is ahead
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AUVSI - Heavy Fuel Engines
New military UAVs are increasingly required to run on jet fuel, to boost commonality with other equipment
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AUVSI: Mini-munitions get big for small UAS
Obstacles to the weaponisation of small unmanned air vehicles have finally been overcome, and manufacturers are ready to swoop
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AUVSI - Flying with or without pilots
Could optionally piloted vehicles strike a happy balance between human judgement and the versatility of unmanned systems?
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India’s Tejas ready for air force induction in March 2012
Two of the Indian Aeronautical Development Agency's Tejas Mk 1 light combat aircraft will be ready for induction by March 2012 ...
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American A321neos take Airbus orders over 900
American Airlines has firmed part of its huge Airbus order, with the airframer listing its initial batch of 130 narrowbodies entirely as A321neo jets. Confirmation...
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Tiger Airways Australia suspension extended to 11 August
Tiger Airways Australia's suspension has been extended by at least another week after a court hearing was adjourned again.