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Israeli navy picks Orbiter 2 UAV
Israel's navy has selected Aeronautics Defense Systems' Orbiter 2 unmanned air vehicle for deployment from some of its combat vessels. Launched by...
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Aeromexico seeks to expand 737, 767 and 777 fleets
Grupo Aeromexico is looking at acquiring several additional aircraft and using its charter subsidiary to operate scheduled routes as part of an effort to...
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China Express grounded by authorities after CRJ200 landing incident
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has ordered Chinese regional carrier China Express Airlines to suspend its operations following a landing...
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NewsBA passengers tried to halt 777 take-off after taxiing error
Two passengers attempted to stop a British Airways Boeing 777-200 from taking off from a Caribbean airport last September, after realising
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Mexicana flight attendants vote on new contract proposal
Mexicana flight attendants have begun voting on a new contract proposal which their union hopes will help persuade investors to re-launch the bankrupt carrier....
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FAA calls for CRJ700/900 horizontal stabilizer fix
The US FAA on Thursday will issue an airworthiness directive calling on operators of Bombardier CRJ700 and CRJ900 regional twinjets to check for and replace...
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NASA extends nearly $1b contract
NASA and United Space Alliance have extended their programme operations contract through March 2011 to allow for the shifted schedule of the final two space...
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NewsColombia formalises Embraer KC-390 interest
Colombian officials have signed a declaration of intent with Brazil to take part in the development and production of the Embraer KC-390 tanker/transport ...
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Lockheed Martin still pursues hybrid airship future
Losing a half-billion dollar contract award will not discourage Lockheed Martin from continuing to pursue hybrid airships as a future business ...
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F-35B delays lead to rephased flight-test schedule
The F-35 programme is likely to have a reshuffled flight-test schedule again as Lockheed Martin continues to struggle with the reliability of the short take-off and vertical landing variant.
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NewsUS regional Comair plans major fleet and staff reductions
Delta's remaining wholly-owned subsidiary Comair today unveiled a major restructuring entailing slashing its fleet from the current 97 aircraft to 44 by...
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PICTURE: RAF's first A330 tanker nears flight test
The UK Royal Air Force's first A330 multi-role tanker/transport has emerged from a modification hangar at Airbus Military's Getafe site near Madrid ...
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Nextant 400XT powers up for first flight
Nextant Aerospace has begun full-power ground runs of its 400XT with Williams International FJ44-3AP engines...
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NewsKenya Airways threatens to ditch 787 for Airbus
Kenya Airways' irritation over delays to the Boeing 787 programme has evolved into a threat to cancel the aircraft it has on order.
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AW139 wins icing approval
AgustaWestland's AW139 medium twin-engined helicopter has become the first aircraft in its category to be certificated to fly in known icing conditions following...
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NewsIMS develops new purpose-built portable IFE for airlines
Identifying a need in the market for a rugged portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) device with extended battery life, California-based IMS has opted to...
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Investigators confirm engine problem preceded DC-3 crash
German investigators have confirmed that an engine problem on a sightseeing Douglas DC-3 in Berlin preceded the forced landing which severely damaged the...
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Aeroflot plans up to 50 MS-21s as part of effort to support Russia’s airliner industry
Aeroflot has pledged to find places for up to 50 examples of Russia's all-new single-aisle twinjet, the Irkut MS-21, in its fleet as part of a drive to include locally produced airliners in its future plans.
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BA: Apprentices needed to help build third-party MRO
British Airways Engineering opens a new era of growth this week with the induction of 90 aspiring technicians to its newly established apprentice scheme.
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Tiger Airways uses more net proceeds from IPO for fleet financings
Tiger Airways Holdings says it has used more net proceeds from the initial public offering (IPO) it completed in January 2010 to fund its fleet financing...