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Lockheed claims breakthrough on JAGM propellant
Lockheed Martin is claiming a technical breakthrough with a solid propellant rocket motor propulsion system in the competition for the prized joint...
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NTSB: industry unaware of tyre pressure dangers
A seemingly minor uncompleted maintenance task spawned a "perfect storm" accident chain that led to disastrous consequences for a Bombardier Learjet 60 crew and passengers during a late night departure from Columbia, South Carolina in September 2008.
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BAA's 'yellow copyright' forces Gatwick signage change
London Gatwick Airport's new owner is having to pay around £1.5 million ($2.3 million) to change the long-established yellow-and-black signage around the terminal.
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FAA targets 2015 for unleaded GA fuel
The US Federal Aviation Administration is planning to spend $10 million over the next five years to develop an unleaded aviation gasoline to replace the...
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Hawker Beechcraft adds power to armed AT-6
Hawker Beechcraft has flown a more powerful version of its AT-6 turboprop, ahead of a USAF light attack and armed reconnaissance aircraft contest ...
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NG aims to decide on Fokker 100 assembly line location by year-end
NG Aircraft, the reincarnated Rekkof Restart that is bidding to return the Fokker 70/100 family to production, aims to decide where to locate the assembly...
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US Army to trial glass cockpit retrofit for OH-58, TH-67 helicopters
A US Army Bell OH-58 has been outfitted with a glass cockpit as part of a new project that could lead to retrofits for its entire OH-58 and Bell TH-67 helicopter...
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FAA considers easing some restrictions on pilots taking anti-depressants
The US Federal Aviation Administration is considering a medical certificate for pilots taking medication for mild to moderate depression.
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Project Phoenix plumps for 737-800 as narrowbody conversions platform
Dubai-based corporate jet conversion specialist Project Phoenix has selected the Boeing 737-800 as the platform for its planned entry to the VIP narrowbody market.
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Viva Macau begins to wind down operations
Viva Macau has given up its battle to stay alive and has begun the process of winding down its operations.
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FLIGHTBLOGGER: Gulfstream developing new large-cabin jets
Gulfstream is developing clean sheet successors to its G450 and G550 large-cabin business jets, incorporating concepts and systems designed for its flagship G650.
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NASA, Boeing complete X-48B flight test campaign
NASA and Boeing have completed the first phase of flight testing on the agency's X-48B blended wing body aircraft concept, accumulating 80 test flights on...
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Pluna to buy three more CRJ900s, looks at CRJ200s
Uruguay's Pluna has announced an order of three additional Bombardier CRJ900s and is looking at also acquiring CRJ200s as part of the next phase of its expansion...
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Q400X still of 'high interest' to airlines: Bombardier
A stretch version of Bombardier's Q400 turboprop remains of "high interest" to existing and potential customers, a top programme official says.
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PICTURE: A330-200F arrives at FIDAE with earthquake aid
Airbus's A330-200 Freighter development aircraft arrived at March's FIDAE 2010 air show in Chile with 20t of humanitarian aid on board to help survivors...
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Spanair crash prompts FAA best practices list
The US Federal Aviation Administration has created a website to help carriers improve safety
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Can the Sun alone power flight?
Solar cells and batteries have improved to such a degree that continuous manned five-day flight now looks possible
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First flight for glass cockpit MD 500
A new glass cockpit option for the MD Helicopters 500 single-engined turbine is nearing US FAA certification following first flight of the new configuration today at Texas completions and maintenance centre United Rotorcraft Solutions.
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Two arrested at Liverpool over corpse check-in incident
Two women have been arrested after allegedly transporting a corpse into Liverpool Airport, possibly with the intention of taking it on board an EasyJet flight
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Stuck flaps distracted CRJ crew before gear-up landing
Spanish investigators believe that the Bombardier CRJ200 crew involved in a gear-up landing at Barcelona forgot to lower the undercarriage after becoming...