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Solar Impulse completes flight to Brussels, plans to take on the world
Solar Impulse is basking in the success of the first international flight of its solar-powered aircraft, and aims to operate either a transatlantic or round-the-world flight with an upgraded version of the prototype in 2014.
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Lufthansa firms up order for five 777 freighters
Lufthansa has firmed up its agreement with Boeing for five 777 freighters but will not make a decision on whether the aircraft will operate for its Lufthansa...
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Cargo key in Air France-KLM return to profit
Air France-KLM believes a strong rebound in its air cargo business over the last 12 months vindicates its shift in strategy to put more focus on utilising...
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EDA signs helicopter crew training deal
Six NATO and Partnership for Peace nations will receive helicopter crew training in the UK under a two-year deal with AgustaWestland ...
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EBACE: Greenpoint sleeps easy with Boeing deal
Greenpoint Technologies is celebrating after recently signing a contract with Boeing to install four of its Aeroloft eight-berth sleeping areas into 747-8I VIP airliners.
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Omega 707 tanker crashes in California
A Boeing 707 tanker operated by Omega Aerial Refueling Services has crashed taking off from NAS Point Mugu in California ...
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Moscow evaluates additional Israeli UAVs
Moscow is evaluating the purchase of additional Israeli-made unmanned air vehicle types, in a move which could build on its previous purchase of two Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) designs.
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EBACE: Aviation Link buys two ACJ319s
Saudi Arabian company Aviation Link has purchased two Airbus ACJ319s, which will go to an as-yet undisclosed completion centre later this year
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Missing Sol Saab 340 had crashed, no survivors
Rescuers have located the crash site of a Sol Lineas Aereas Saab 340 turboprop, which was earlier reported missing with 22 people on board in Argentina. None...
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EBACE: Jet Aviation Hong Kong approved as Dassault Falcon service centre
Jet Aviation Hong Kong (stand 7060) has been given the green light as a Dassault Falcon authorised service centre. The facility was appointed by the French...
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Sol Saab 340 reported missing in Argentina
A Saab 340 turboprop operated by Argentinian carrier Sol Lineas Aereas has been reported missing, with reports indicating that it had crashed.
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EBACE: Indian MRO Air Works looks to take its brand global
One of India's oldest maintenance houses is at EBACE for the first time as it looks to create an international presence. Mumbai-based Air Works has been established 60 years and has 12 locations in the country, specialising in most business jet types as well as Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies.
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New Zealand unveils new AW109s
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has unveiled three of its five new AgustaWestland AW109 light utility helicopters ...
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PICTURES: New Zealand accepts first upgraded Orion
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has accepted its first upgraded Lockheed Martin P-3K2 under a delayed project to transform the capabilities of its six-strong Orion fleet.
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RAA 2011: Bombardier says CRJ1000 fuel burn beats expectations
Nearly five months into its operation, the Bombardier CRJ1000 is beating previously advertised fuel burn by 4%.
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AAI builds new UAV
AAI has built a new unmanned aerial vehicle, a substantial upgrade of the standard RQ-7 Shadow. The new aircraft, reportedly in the blended-wing configuration,...
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Chile selects Elbit's Hermes 900 UAS
Elbit Systems has been selected to supply its Hermes 900 unmanned air system to the Chilean defence forces ...
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EBACE: Hawker Beechcraft notches up sales
Hawker Beechcraft clinched two sales at the show this morning. The first was an order from its Russian and eastern European distributor Premier Aviation for a King Air C90GTx.
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RAA 2011: Bombardier plans to deliver two-class Q400 this summer
Canadian airframer Bombardier has revealed plans to deliver the first dual-class Q400 turboprop to an existing customer this summer.
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WTO appellate body partially upholds Airbus subsidy ruling
The World Trade Organisation's appellate body has partially upheld a June 2010 ruling against state subsidies to Airbus but has overturned certain conclusions...