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Israel to order more Iron Dome systems
The Israeli government is likely to approve funds to acquire more Iron Dome mobile air defence systems from Rafael ...
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Armavia Superjet delivery delayed due to technical issues
Delivery of Armenian flag carrier Armavia's first Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet has been delayed due to technical issues.
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Elbit files lawsuit over Georgian UAV deal
Elbit Systems has filed a lawsuit claiming $100 million in unpaid bills from the government of Georgia ...
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Europe to modify controversial passenger rights legislation
Europe's controversial passenger rights rules are set to be modified, a move that has been welcomed by the Association of European Airlines (AEA). European...
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Embraer confirms Chinese E190 order, Harbin production switch
Embraer has confirmed earlier reports that it has received orders for 35 E190s from Chinese airlines and will switch its ERJ-145 final assembly line in Harbin...
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Singapore deploys Fokker 50 maritime patrol aircraft to Gulf of Aden
Singapore has sent one of its Fokker 50 maritime patrol aircraft to assist international counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, marking its first...
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Chinese airlines to order 35 E190s: reports
Chinese airlines have ordered 35 Embraer E190 aircraft, say reports quoting the airframer's CEO Frederico Curado.
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VIDEO: Air France A380 hits CRJ while taxiing at JFK
Extraordinary video images have emerged of an Air France Airbus A380 colliding with a Bombardier CRJ during taxiing at New York JFK. Air France has...
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Embraer's Harbin ERJ-145 plant to switch to business jets
Embraer's ERJ-145 final assembly line in Harbin will switch to producing Legacy business aircraft after it produces its last ERJ-145, say reports quoting...
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Thai military gets new S-92, Mi-17 helicopters
Thailand has received three VIP-configured S-92A transports, as well as its first batch of Mi-17 utility helicopters ...
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This Week briefing
AMENDMENT SIGNING LIFTS A400M PROGRESS NEW DEAL An amended contract covering the production of 170 Airbus A400M transports for the programme's...
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Opinion
Comment: Heat, fuel, oxygen and delay bring disaster
Few threats to an aircraft in cruise hold the same dread as cabin fire. Combustion is a complex process that seems to defy its purely physical and chemical...
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Comment: Air France 447 should teach the industry a lesson
For 22 months the commercial air transport industry has been proceeding in ignorance of why Air France 447 crashed. This state of affairs is unacceptable for the future
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Private flying's decline
As applications to training schools and clubs fall away, is the industry losing vital sources of commercial pilots?
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General malaise
This month's Aero Friedrichshafen show will serve as a rallying post for a European general aviation sector battered by the economic downturn. Our special report tackles subjects certain to dominate the agenda: the European Aviation Safety Agency's regulation of light sport aircraft, new engine designs aimed at decreasing reliance on ...
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Light sport aircraft market: the main players
the contenders Big names in small aircraft Flight Design This German manufacturer's composite two-seater aircraft have consistently been...
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Weathering heights: FAA cockpit simulator to help airline safety
A US cockpit simulator project models supply of real-time data on climatic conditions for pilots flying transoceanic routes
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Image generator technology: the other kind of cloud computing
Advances in image-generator technology are making the simulated flying environment ever more authentic
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European light sport aircraft market awaits European decision
Regulators could put Europe's light sport aircraft market on the path to rapid growth - if its heeds lessons from the US experience
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Show preview: Aero Friedrichshafen
The 19th Aero Friedrichshafen takes place on 13-16 April. How has it become the top dedicated GA event outside North America?