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Sikorsky helicopters and Pratt & Whitney both shone for parent company United Technologies in 2010, with Sikorsky racking up an 18% jump in profit to $716 million on sales up 6% to $6.68 billion
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Ryanair mulls Russian and Chinese aircraft
Ryanair claims it is now speaking with Russian and Chinese manufacturers after walking away from discussions with Boeing on a 200-aircraft order in late 2009.
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BMI blames BAA charges for dropping Heathrow-Glasgow
UK carrier British Midland International (BMI) has confirmed that it will axe its London Heathrow-Glasgow route, blaming the decision on increased landing...
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FLIGHT TEST: Grob Aircraft G120TP - Pocket rocket
Grob's piston-powered G120A has been transformed into the G120TP, with a new nose section, digital cockpit and a turboprop engine. How does the revamped trainer perform?
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Fokker 50 operator tests iPad as electronic flight bag
Swedish regional carrier Amapola is testing a new electronic flight-bag cockpit installation, based on the portable Apple iPad, for its Fokker 50 turboprop fleet.
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Ambitious programmes underline future of HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics is pursuing ambitious programmes to maintain its dominance of India's aerospace industry
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Troubled Tejas edges toward service
India's Tejas light combat aircraft has had a troubled history, but there is determination to see the project through
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Mahindra Aerospace follows Embraer path
Mahindra Aerospace began life by chance. Now acquisitions have opened up new possibilities in light aircraft and aerostructures
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Seabird prepares to remodel Seeker patrol aircraft
Australian aircraft manufacturer Seabird Aviation has launched a major redesign of its Seeker patrol and surveillance aircraft in a bid to "revolutionise" airborne surveying.
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Chile's anti-trust court puts LAN-TAM merger on hold
Chile's anti-trust court TDLC has accepted a request by the consumer rights organisation CONADECUS to investigate the competitive impact of the planned merger...
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New North Carolina MRO firm re-opens large 737 facility
A group of former US Airways and Pace Airlines executives has established a new aircraft maintenance company in North Carolina with Boeing 737 overhaul capabilities.
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USMC Ravens get upgrade
US Marines will get upgraded digital module kits for their hand-launched RQ-11B Raven UAVs under a new $7.8 million order ...
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Row 44 hires Southwest's Murri as director, airline solutions
Row 44 has hired long-time Southwest Airlines executive Doug Murri as director, airline solutions, as the California-based firm continues to fit the low-cost...
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GuestLogix signs deal with digEcor for IFE integration
GuestLogix and digEcor have signed a contract to incorporate GuestLogix's OnTouch retail technology and merchandising platform with digEcor's digEplayer...
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Boeing dismisses Airbus WTO claims on 787 launch
Boeing has dismissed comments by Airbus regarding the World Trade Organisation's apparent conclusion that the US airframer could not have launched its flagship...
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Airbus declares victory in WTO spat
Airbus has claimed a resounding victory over Boeing in the latest ruling from the World Trade Organisation on a pair of disputes which have each side alleging...
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General Aviation - In brief
Bell has clinched Brazilian approval for its Model 429 helicopter, clearing the way for the light, twin-engined type to operate in the South American country
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AgustaWestland sells two helicopters to Zhejiang police
The Public Security Bureau of China in Zhejiang province has ordered two AgustaWestland helicopters.
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Kallas: EU security strategy covers 'live animal bombs'
European transport commissioner Siim Kallas insists that security legislation accounts for the possibility of explosives being smuggled on board aircraft...