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NewsIN FOCUS: CAE expands Brazil simulator facility to serve growing demand for pilot training
Latin America's thriving airlines are pushing up demand for flightcrew training. The Canadian provider is leading the way
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NewsBombardier's Flexjet to be first fractional operator to offer Learjet 70 and 75
Bombardier subsidiary Flexjet will be the first fractional ownership company to offer the new Learjet...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Embraer looks to make defence business quarter of revenue by 2020
Embraer's roots are in defence. Its first aircraft - the EMB 110 Bandeirante - was built for the Brazilian armed forces in the early 1970s, and it designed...
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Chile shortlists three bidders for mini-UAS contest
Chile's defence ministry is set to select a mini unmanned air system for its armed forces, with the final contenders being the BlueBird Spylite, Elbit Systems...
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IN FOCUS: Changing airport hub dynamics
After the collapse and the rebound in passenger traffic in 2009 and 2010, came the consolidation. Passenger traffic across the leading airports grew a little...
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InterviewWorking Week Yves Rossy
When were you first interested in aviation? I've always wanted to fly since I was a child. My inspiration has always been to make my dream come true. Describe...
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Ryanair in search of funding for 11 737-800s
Irish carrier Ryanair is looking for financing to cover 11 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which will be supported by the US Export Import bank, banking sources...
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Elbit scoops European UAS deal
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract worth about $160 million to supply unmanned air systems to an undisclosed European customer. The Israeli...
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NewsA400M on track to meet delivery target, says Airbus
Airbus Military remains on track to deliver its first production example of the A400M around the end of 2012 ...
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NewsSpaceX launches Dragon successfully
SpaceX has successfully launched the first private mission with the International Space Station, lifting off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida at...
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Finnair outsources 12 Embraer 190s to Flybe venture
Oneworld carrier Finnair is to transfer 12 Embraer 190s to UK regional operator Flybe, outsourcing further its short-haul operations as part of a broad effort...
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NewsSelex nears AESA radar delivery for Gripen
Selex Galileo is within weeks of delivering a new version of its Raven ES-05 AESA radar for the Saab Gripen ...
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NewsSweden's Skyways to file for bankruptcy after investor pulls out
Sweden's Skyways Express and its subsidiary City Airline have stopped operations with immediate effect, and will file for bankruptcy on Tuesday, 22 May 2012. "The...
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NewsChina-made counterfeit parts found in US military aircraft: Senate
The US Senate Armed Services Committee has issued a report stating that China is a major source of counterfeit electronic components found on aircraft such...
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NewsSouth Korea receives third 737 Peace Eye aircraft
South Korea has received its third Boeing 737-based Peace Eye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. The aircraft was delivered to the...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Brazil looks to create a supply chain and industry base of SMEs
Despite Embraer's success, the country has struggled to create a sizeable home-grown supply base. Could this change?
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NewsVivaColombia to launch operations on 25 May
Start-up low-cost carrier VivaColombia will launch its inaugural commercial flights on 25 May, and plans to operate to up to six domestic destinations in...
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NewsILA to go ahead as planned despite Brandenburg delay
The ILA Berlin Air Show will take place in September 2012, as planned, despite the deferred opening of the German capital's new airport until next year....
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Oil price fuels airlines' first quarter pain
Traditionally a tough part of the year for the airline industry, the first quarter of 2012 saw carriers fire plenty of warning shots over the current climate....