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PICTURE: Lockheed paints USAF's first MC-130J tanker
The US Air Force's first MC-130J combat tanker has emerged from the paint shop at Lockheed's Marietta manufacturing site ...
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Lufthansa, Air Berlin win right to sue over alleged Ryanair aid
Germany's federal court of justice has cleared Lufthansa and Air Berlin to sue the airports of Frankfurt Hahn and Lübeck for allegedly granting Ryanair subsidies...
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Aeronautics launches production of unmanned Dominator
Israeli unmanned air vehicle manufacturer Aeronautics Defense Systems has launched the series production of its Dominator system, with negotiations on a sale under way with more than one potential customer.
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South Korea assesses Israeli UAVs
The South Korean army is evaluating several Israeli-produced unmanned air vehicle designs ...
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PICTURE: Poland receives upgraded W-3PL 'Gluszec' helicopters
PZL Swidnik has delivered four upgraded W-3PL 'Gluszec' combat helicopters to the Polish land forces ...
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USAF set to take next step on T-38 replacement
The USAF has begun a process to replace the 50-year-old T-38C with a T-X trainer compatible with fifth-generation fighters, but funding for the strategy remains uncertain
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Boeing and GE look to firm third GEnx improvement package
Boeing and General Electric are looking to formalise a third performance improvement package (PIP) for the GEnx engine family to return the 747-8's fuel burn...
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UK MFTS programme gears to train first students
Military air crew instruction in the UK is being radically revamped. We look at the contenders to supply the latest aircraft to train tomorrow's pilots ...
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Business briefs
Cobham has completed its $11.5 million purchase of Baltimore-based surveillance technology company Corp Ten International.
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EasyJet turns to nanotechnology to save fuel
EasyJet is testing an acrylic exterior polish which aims to reduce fuel burn by smoothing the aircraft's surface, reducing the build-up of dirt and lowering...
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Boeing aims to jumpstart 747-8 sales in Middle East and Asia
Boeing is keen to reignite flagging sales of its 747-8, and sees Asia and the Middle East as key target markets. "We really do believe that this airplane's...
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PIA resumes flights after airline chief resigns
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed all flights following a four-day strike by workers, after the airline's managing director resigned to placate...
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Collin's new world vision
For US avionics and communications company, overseas markets are key to growth
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ANA's low-cost subsidiary orders 10 A320s
All Nippon Airways' new low-cost joint venture will operate a fleet of 10 Airbus A320s. The aircraft, which will be leased from GECAS, will seat 180...
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PICTURE: Boeing 747-8I debuts in new custom livery
Boeing has unveiled the largest jetliner in its history, the 747-8 Intercontinental, which it claims is significantly more fuel efficient, quieter and greener...
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Lufthansa's 747-8Is to seat just 386 passengers
Lufthansa plans a 386-seat configuration of its new 747-8I when it arrives in its fleet in first quarter of 2012.
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Boeing rules out short-haul 747-8I
The market for a "D-model" 747-8I designed for short-haul operations is "non-existent", says Boeing Commercial Airplanes marketing vice president, Randy...
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Northrop reveals interest in new upgrade for RC-12X
Northrop Grumman has revealed interest by the US Army in a concept to upgrade the RC-12X fleet with a full motion video (FMV) payload.
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Boeing, US Army near decision on CH-47 future
Boeing and the US Army are nearing a decision about taking the next step with the venerable CH-47 Chinook ...
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Southern Air to start replacing 747 Classics with 747-400SFs
US cargo carrier Southern Air has unveiled plans to start replacing its fleet of 14 747-200/300s with 747-400 converted freighters, with the first of the...