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Bridging the aid gap
The kinder face of the business and general aviation communities was revealed when they came together in AERObridge after the 12 January 2010 earthquake in Haiti
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Applied Signal buy to boost Raytheon intelligence
Raytheon has moved to expand its intelligence-gathering products with an agreement to purchase mid-tier defence contractor Applied Signal Technology in a $490 million deal.
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C-17 fleet reaches two-million-hour landmark
In December, a US Air Force airdrop mission just south of the Afghan capital Kabul pushed the worldwide fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemasters past the two million flying hours milestone, Boeing confirms.
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PICTURE: Grizzly 4 takes off
Airbus Military's fourth A400M transport made its first sortie on 20 December.
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Sceptical EU opens state-aid probe into Malev's financing
Hungarian flag-carrier Malev's financing is to be investigated by European regulators who suspect that the airline may have been granted illegal state aid...
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General Electric celebrates 25th anniversary of best-selling widebody engine
Twenty-five years ago, GE consolidated its grip on the widebody aircraft market with the entry into service of the CF6-80C2
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Interview
Working Week: Mike Miller-Smith
When Mike Miller-Smith was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and lost his flying career his participation in what was to become Aerobility enabled him to span two very different sectors - aviation and charity
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Kallas demands explanation for airports' failure to handle snow
European transport commissioner Siim Kallas is prepared to impose minimum service requirements on airports after criticising an apparent lack of support...
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787 timings uncertain a year on from first flight
A deadline for the first Boeing 787 delivery, set when the type made its much-delayed first flight at the close of 2009, looks set to pass with no precise schedule for the handover - and the six-strong test fleet still grounded due to an in-flight electrical fire on 9 November.
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Saab to support South African Gripens
Saab has been awarded contracts to provide aftermarket support - as well as ancillary equipment and services - in relation to South Africa's order of 26 Gripen C and D fighters.
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SR Technics completes a U-turn with move into business jet interiors
Airline MRO is moving into the closed world of business jet interiors, in partnership with fellow Swiss firm TAG Aviation
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Opinion
Comment: Show off
Military aircraft display routines are supposed to be about giving taxpayers a prudent, safe look at what they're getting for their money - not pushing aircraft to and beyond their limits
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Manufacturers prepare for Indian micro UAV contest
Israeli manufacturers are preparing to team with Indian companies to offer mini- and micro-unmanned air vehicles.
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Royal New Zealand Air Force plans to boost AW109 fleet
New Zealand intends to expand its fleet of AgustaWestland AW109 light utility helicopters by adding three airframes, defence minister Wayne Mapp has confirmed.
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ANZ-Virgin Blue alliance clears last hurdle
New Zealand has approved the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand (ANZ) and Virgin Blue, clearing the alliance's last regulatory hurdle.
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Basler conversion revives DC-3 beyond its 75th birthday
With a large payload, Basler's Turbo BT-67 - a replacement for the 75-year-old DC-3 - is proving its worth in dealing with problems in the world's most difficult areas
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Polar props
What is it like to supply a remote science camp when your airport is a patch of frozen sea?
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Business briefs
Elbit Systems of America has boosted its US military services offering with the $85 million cash acquisition of M7 Aerospace, which supports aerostructures manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, engineering and supply chain management.
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Mexican UAV crash under investigation
The single-engine Orbiter Mini UAV, built by Israeli firm Aeronautics Defense Systems, was on a mission when a mechanical problem forced it down, Mexican...