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Sikorsky X2 sets unofficial helicopter speed record
Sikorsky today unofficially broke the helicopter speed record as the X2 technology demonstrator reached 225kt (417km/h) during a 1h flight test. The...
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Air Berlin following S7 and Kingfisher into Oneworld
German carrier Air Berlin's eventual membership of Oneworld would bring the number of partners in the alliance to 14.
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OSHKOSH: Two Klapmeiers - two companies
Alan and Dale to offer rival high-end turbine powered aircraft
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Airline executives look at evolution of ancillary revenues
Airlines hoping to cash in on the potential of onboard sales may want to rethink some of the business models that have been the mainstay of this reliable...
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Aveos wins airframe and engine business from Air France
Canadian maintenance, repair and overhaul supplier Aveos has secured 12-year engine and airframe maintenance agreements with Air France. Starting...
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Air Berlin to join Oneworld alliance
German carrier Air Berlin is intending to join the Oneworld alliance, and has reached a preliminary agreement on membership. Air Berlin's bid is being...
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FARNBOROUGH: Bell, CMC build better velocity sensor
Bell Helicopter from next year will offer an enhanced automated approach-to-hover and hover-hold capability for the Bell 412EP and other models as part of a development project with CMC Electronics.
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FARNBOROUGH: USMC reconsiders vertical take-off for next-generation UAS
The US Marine Corps may eliminate vertical take-off from the list of requirements planned for a next-generation unmanned aircraft system
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FARNBOROUGH: Civil aeroengine market share analysis
Key engine battles continue to play out at Farnborough, led by CFM International and IAE as they continue to fight it out to maintain their positions on...
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FARNBOROUGH: Figeac Aero is back on track after collapse of key customer
Aerostructures and engine components manufacturer Figeac Aero is back on track after being badly hit by the downturn in business aviation and the collapse of a key customer.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bombardier noncommittal on timing of Q400X
Bombardier is being more ambivalent about introducing a stretched Q400 than it has in the past, stressing no timing exists for a launch or delivery.
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus soaks up A350-1000 margin as it throws weight behind -900
Airbus is using some of the margin in its schedule for the A350-1000 to throw all its resources behind the -900 as the baseline variant enters a critical...
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FARNBOROUGH: Transatlantic handshake over volcanic ash measures
The Farnborough air show provided the ideal opportunity for the leaders of the European and US aerospace industries to meet and frame international agreement...
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FARNBOROUGH: Flexible Flybe puts faith in Embraer
Flybe chief executive Jim French believes the UK regional carrier's new deal for up to 140 Embraer aircraft gives it the flexibility to adapt however the market and economy develops.
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FARNBROUGH: New ILFC chief unfazed by new entrants
New ILFC chief in bullish mood New International Lease Finance chief Henri Courpron is bullish about the future, despite fresh competition from entrants...
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FARNBOROUGH: A400M engine beating performance requirements
"Job satisfaction". That phrase was not in widespread use among the men at the helm of Europrop International 12 months ago. But with the European consortium...
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MTU Hannover adds GE90 to MRO capabilities
Germany's MTU Maintenance Hannover has extended its capabilities to include the General Electric GE90s used on the Boeing 777-200LR and -300ER. The...
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Airframers enjoy bumper show orders success
The big two enjoyed a show orders bonanza, racking up over 420 sales between them prompting Airbus boss Tom Enders to raise his 2010 order target to more than 400 aircraft.
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Citation Mustang gets green light from India
Cessna has clinched Indian certification for its Citation Mustang business jet bringing to 60 the number of countries that have approved the entry-level jet.
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Sun shines on India's SpiceJet
New owner Kalanithi Maran set to outline plans for Indian low-cost carrier shortly The new owner of India's SpiceJet, who is buying a majority stake...