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What are the major factors as airlines start to evaluate the new Leap-X and PW1100G?
Airlines are starting to evaluate the new CFM Leap-X and Pratt & Whitney PW1100G, expected to secure their first orders this year
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Power plays - Commercial engines special
Our engines special explores how Airbus A320neo customers will choose between Pratt & Whitney and CFM International options, details manufacturers' technology strategies and assesses the damage caused by birds and industry efforts to reduce it
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Big deals return to fashion
Mergers and acquisitions stalled in 2009 but in 2010 major trends created momentum
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Action needed to avoid aviation staff shortages: ICAO
Early action is required if serious shortages of pilots, maintenance personnel and air traffic controllers are to be averted over the next 20 years, according...
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US engine makers gear up for 2025 and beyond
US engine-makers are pursuing technology programmes aimed at realising radical efficiency gains in a 2025 timeframe
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Nordstar named as customer for up to seven ATR 42-500s
Russian carrier Nordstar has emerged as the previously unidentified customer to have placed an order last year for four ATR 42-500s plus three options. The...
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Opinion
Comment: Where on earth does the FCC get its ideas?
GPS has become synonymous with freedom of mobility. But that freedom is under fire, thanks to the US Federal Communications Commission.
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SpaceX expands Texas rocket test site
Launch provider SpaceX has signed a new lease agreement with the city of McGregor in Texas to more than double its rocket development facility. SpaceX has...
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BAE and Dassault join forces to develop new UAS
UK-based BAE Systems and French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation are to jointly develop a new medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft system ...
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Bell, AgustaWestland disagree on future of BA609 partnership
Airframers AgustaWestland and Bell Helicopter have engaged in a public spat over the future management of their BellAgusta Aerospace joint venture, which produces the BA609 civil tiltrotor.
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Business briefs
UK support services firm BBA Aviation has acquired GE Aviation Systems' fuel measurement business in a $62.5 million cash deal.
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Airbus to restrict conversion options to A320neo
Airbus is intending to restrict the freedom of customers to convert from the baseline A320 to the A320neo.
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Erickson, China mull over restarting S-64 heavylifter production
The venerable S-64 heavylift twin helicopter could get new life under a memorandum of understanding between certificate holder Erickson Air-Crane and several companies in China, including Avicopter.
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Boeing returns 777 rate to seven per month
Boeing has returned its 777 production rate to seven aircraft per month after dropping down to a rate of five aircraft per month following the global economic...
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Catalyst for oxygen generator directive remains unclear
Few details have emerged as to the catalyst behind the US FAA's order to deactivate chemical oxygen generators in aircraft lavatories.
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KC-X contest boosted EADS reputation in the USA: Gallois
EADS has no regrets about competing for the US Air Force's KC-X tanker contract, despite losing out to rival Boeing, believing the whole episode has boosted...
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This Week briefings
Lufthansa has entered into a new co-operation agreement with fractional ownership provider NetJets Europe to provide flights for the German carrier's LPJ private jet offering
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Etihad disclosed as customer for three more 777s
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is ordering another three Boeing 777 twinjets, while an unidentified customer has cancelled an agreement for eight...