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IATA calls for intelligent approach to air cargo security
Improving the security of air cargo consignments must not be achieved at the cost of crippling the industry, says IATA.
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AA11: VIDEO - Boeing's Tinseth confirms decision on narrowbody by 'mid-year'
Boeing will make one of its most critical decisions by the middle of the year - whether or not to design an all-new replacement for its best-selling 737.
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Azad Systems starts UAV production
Production has started at Azad Systems, a joint venture between the defence ministry of Azerbaijan and Israeli unmanned aircraft systems manufacturer Aeronautics. According...
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AA11: Comac finishes preliminary design phase for C919
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has completed the preliminary design phase on its C919 narrowbody jet, and has embarked upon the detailed design phase.
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AA11: Cessna appoints Thailand’s MJETS for MRO work
Cessna has appointed Thailand aerospace firm MJETs as an authorized service facility for its Citation aircraft.
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AA11: Crane lands Embraer deal
Crane Aerospace & Electronics has been selected by Embraer to provide the landing gear and hydraulic control units (LGHCU) and associated sensors for the Embraer Legacy 450 and 500 Executive Jets.
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AA11: Passing through with Flying Colours
Canadian aircraft completions company Flying Colours is at the show ahead of the delivery of a second Bombardier Challenger 850 into the region.
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NewsAirbus predicts "mega cities" will drive A380 growth
Asian mega-cities offering to/from RPKs in excess of 5 billion annually will drive demand for Airbus A380 aircraft, with Airbus predicting the number of such cities growing from 9 now to 17 by 2029.
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AA11: Environmentally friendly supersonic airliner concept being promoted by Japanese technology organisation
An environmentally-friendly silent supersonic biplane concept could make a big noise here at the show
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Italian air force trains in Israel
The Italian air force will continue to use facilities in Israel to train its pilots for desert combat and to defend themselves against surface-launched threats ...
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AA11: Dubai firm brings Spatial awareness to Hong Kong
Cabin crew training is as vital for the reputation and safety of an airline as pilot training - and the right equipment is equally essential. Spatial Composite Solutions the Dubai based manufacturer of crew training devices for the civil aviation industry, is making its debut at Asian Aerospace and ...
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Saudia Private Aviation plots expansion as demand increases
Saudia Private Aviation, the charter arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines, is planning to quadruple its fleet over the next decade to cater for the burgeoning demand for business aircraft to and from Saudi Arabia.
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AA11: Jet Aviation seeks space to grow MRO services in Hong Kong
With a business aircraft the must-have accessory of China's growing army of billionaires, Jet Aviation is tapping the surge in demand for local maintenance. But as with many things in booming Hong Kong, finding space to grow can be tricky.
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Mechtronix wins Caravan simulator contract from Susi Air
Flight simulation training device manufacturer Mechtronix Systems has been contracted to supply an FFT X simulator for the world's second-largest operator of Cessna Caravans, Susi Air of Indonesia.
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NewsAA11: HNA orders 38 Boeing aircraft
China's HNA Group has ordered 38 Boeing passenger aircraft for its unit Hong Kong Airlines. The memorandum of understanding with Boeing comprises 30 787-9s, six 777 Freighters, and two 787-8s in VIP configuration, says HNA.
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NewsAA11: Air China places order for five 747-8Is
Air China has announced a firm order for five passenger versions of the 747-8, giving the programme a major shot in the arm from an important market segment.
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NewsAA11:Harbin future role in Embraer jets is still in doubt
Embraer has yet to receive a decision from the Chinese government on the fate of its Harbin assembly plant, with months to go before the facility is due to produce its last ERJ 145.
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AA11:Hong Kong celebrates centenary of powered flight
This year will be a special one for Hong Kong's aviation community as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in the territory, which took place on 18 March 1911.
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Hawker Pacific looks to China for more FBO offerings
Hawker Pacific is looking at new fixed-base operations opportunities in China following the success of its joint venture FBO with the Shanghai Airport Authority at the Chinese airport, which was opened last year
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AA11: Airbus predicts strong demand from Asia
Airbus forecasts that the Asia Pacific will become the world's biggest market for airliners in the next 20 years, with carriers in the region taking delivery of 8,560 new aircraft worth $1.2 trillion.