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Comment: Anchors away
US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates stared down the air force and army over big acquisition deals. Now it looks like he's turning his formidable firepower on the navy and marines
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NewsAirbus demonstrates torpedo launch with C-295
Airbus Military has demonstrated the ability of the C-295 to launch torpedos against submarines ...
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US Navy nears contract signing for STUAS/Tier II
Contract award is "very close" for a new fleet of small tactical unmanned aircraft systems for the US Navy and Marine Corps ...
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A350 Cabin 0 test rig will validate systems
Airbus has built a 37m (121ft) -long A350 XWB cabin test rig at its Hamburg plant as part of its drive to maximise system maturity ahead of first flight.
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NewsInquiry blames runway sealant for Airlink ERJ overrun
South African investigators have concluded that an Airlink Embraer ERJ-135 overran at George Airport after a protective sealant, applied during pavement...
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EBACE: Hawker Beechcraft plans PC-12 competitor to ride industry recovery
With the near halving of the smaller end of the business aircraft market, Hawker Beechcraft, hit harder than most, is quietly preparing to enter the single engine turboprop market with a new offering.
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Continental and United lose in Haneda slot contest
Continental and United Airlines have failed in their quest to get access to Tokyo Haneda airport.
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NewsBoeing displays concepts for F/A-18E/F replacement
Boeing has revealed two concepts for a stealthy, supercruising strike fighter to replace its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet after 2025 ...
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NewsAeroMobile achieves milestone with eXPhone test over Ku-band link
AeroMobile has confirmed the first cellular operation of eXPhone over Panasonic Avionics' Ku-band link, representing a key engineering development milestone...
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RAF investigates Hercules wheels-up landing
The UK Royal Air Force is investigating the cause of a training mishap which has disrupted operations at its main air transport hub ...
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Poland to deploy C-295 to Afghanistan
The Polish air force is to permanently base one of its Airbus Military C-295 tactical transports in Afghanistan's Ghazni Province ...
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NewsVIDEO: Turkish Airlines disputes crash inquiry findings on stall recovery
Turkish Airlines has expressed reservations about conclusions of the Dutch inquiry into the crash of a Boeing 737-800 on approach to Amsterdam, notably over...
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NewsGates raises uncomfortable questions for naval aviation
US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has questioned the US Navy's long-term carrier aviation plans ...
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NewsPICTURES: A350 systems testing gathers pace on flightdeck and cabin engineering mock-ups
Airbus is undertaking intensive testing of A350 XWB systems across its various plants as part of the ongoing development effort to ensure a high level of...
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Pakistan to get Chinese AEW&C aircraft this year
Pakistan has received its second Erieye radar-equipped Saab 2000, and is also to get Shaanxi ZDK-03 AEW aircraft from China ...
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Indian air force considers amphibious aircraft buy
The Indian air force has issued a request for information for a possible new amphibious aircraft fleet for the Andaman Sea ...
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EBACE: NEWS IN BRIEF
Privately owned all-Bombardier charter operator VistaJet is taking on five aircraft this year to bring its fleet to 28, with 20 on order...
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Indonesia's IAe developing new 19-seat aircraft
Indonesian Aerospace has kicked off a three-year programme to develop a new 19-seat turboprop aircraft aimed at small domestic charter operators demanding...
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Cathay agrees with Hong Kong govt report on A330 high-speed landing
Cathay Pacific Airways says a report issued by Hong Kong authorities on an A330-300 high-speed landing last month is "consistent" with its understanding...
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Continental/United news
Consolidation fever took another step in the US market after Continental Airlines and United Airlines announced plans for their merger on 3 May.