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LAN to acquire Colombia's Aires
LAN has unveiled plans to acquire Colombian carrier Aires, only hours after it informed analysts of its plans to exercise its option to buy Colombian start-up...
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Aeromexico increases capacity on several US routes
Aeromexico has unveiled plans to increase frequencies on five US routes and resume services on two others.
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Sensis to develop advanced runway incursion preventatives
NASA has awarded a one-year research contract to Sensis to develop advanced conflict detection and resolution algorithms to reduce the potential for runway...
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NewsSpace ministers press for co-operation to make exploration a reality
Those who are particularly cynical about the justification for spaceflight budgets enjoy an amusing little circular argument. Question: why do we have the...
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USA and Japan sign MoU on open skies agreement
Japan and the USA have agreed a memorandum of understanding to establish full open skies between the two countries. The deal - signed in Tokyo by US...
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Saudi Arabian 'committed' to 787 despite apparent 777 plan
Saudi Arabian Airlines insists it is still intending to take the Boeing 787 as part of its fleet-modernisation programme, despite indicating plans to acquire...
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NewsBaboo axing Embraer 190s in strategic overhaul
Swiss regional carrier Baboo is effectively withdrawing the Embraer 190 regional jet from its fleet, and cutting London City and Athens from its route network. The...
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Europe meets to thrash out the future for commercial air transport
Shock at member states' inability to co-operate during the April volcanic ash crisis has prompted the European Union to held its first high-level strategy...
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Switzerland's Hello bringing in A320s to replace MD-90s
Switzerland-based carrier Hello is introducing Airbus A320 twinjets to replace its Boeing MD-90 fleet, and has signed a maintenance agreement covering five...
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Pilots back BA chairman's criticism of airport security
UK pilots have backed British Airways chairman Martin Broughton after he criticised the heavy-handedness of airport security procedures in the country. Broughton...
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Croatia, Slovenia to pursue joint fighter deal
Croatia and Slovenia have agreed to form a new working group to study the possible joint procurement of at least 12 multirole fighters. Croatia's remaining...
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PICTURES: Turkish air force to receive first KT-1 trainers
The Turkish air force's first KAI-built KT-1T trainers are undergoing flight-testing near Ankara ...
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Kiowa Warrior steals spotlight at AUSA
After surviving two attempts to field a replacement scout helicopter, the Bell Helicopter OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is only getting stronger as the US Army considers...
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US Army inserts new fuselages for Block III Apache
The US Army has added new fuselages to the list of power and electronic upgrades planned for the Block III version of the Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow. The...
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Elbit to upgrade sights for USMC Cobras
Elbit Systems of America has been awarded a $45.5 million contract to provide its Night Targeting System Upgrade (NTSU) for the US Marine Corps' Bell AH-1W...
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PICTURES: Serbia gets Super Galeb trainers from Montenegro
Serbia's air force has taken delivery of six Soko G4 Super Galeb advanced jet trainers from Montenegro ...
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Ryanair to slash Frankfurt operation over German tax
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is blaming the introduction of a controversial German aviation tax after deciding to cut more than a quarter of its flights...
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New concerns raised about JAGM rocket motor
The advanced solid rocket motor has emerged as a key area of concern as the US Army weighs two teams vying for the joint air-to-ground missile contract ...
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US Army delays contract for EMARSS surveillance fleet
Contract award for the next spy aircraft in the US Army fleet was delayed as the four competing teams prepared to submit final proposal revisions on 27 October. The...
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AeroVironment offers US Army 'family' of unmanned systems
With the US Army shifting operations from Iraq to Afghanistan, the demand for small unmanned air vehicles is moving into higher gear as well. The army...