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NewsPICTURE: TP400 engine testbed makes last flight for A400M programme
A C-130 testbed for the Airbus Military A400M's turboprop engine has completed its roughly 54h flight campaign ...
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Court to rule on Cargolux pilot who refused Iraq overflight
Lawyers will submit final arguments shortly in the case of a Cargolux pilot who was fired after declining to overfly Iraq on safety grounds at a time when...
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G650 rolled out in upbeat Savannah cermeony
After a year economic downturn and bad publicity endured by the corporate aviation community, Gulfstream took a moment to celebrate with the roll-out of...
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NewsEmirates prepares for higher density A380, rethinks 600-seat version
Emirates is due to receive its first higher-density configured Airbus A380 in November.
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Qantas's Jetstar opts for higher gross weight A330s
Jetstar Airways has opted for the new higher gross weight option for its new batch of Airbus A330-200s, giving the Australian low-cost carrier the potential...
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Thomsonfly to upgrade 767s with winglets and IFE
UK leisure carrier Thomson Airways has emerged as the unidentified airline announced by Timco Aviation Services last week as committing to a major upgrade...
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US firm brings modified JT8D thrust reverser to market
A modified thrust reverser that reduces noise and augments thrust on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 series engines is being offered to Boeing MD-80 operators by...
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United Aircraft aims to appease dissatisfied Tu-204 operators
Russia's United Aircraft has pledged to respond to complaints by Tu-204/214 operators about the Tupolev twinjet's poor operational reliability, amid hints...
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AirAsia outlines India push
AirAsia plans to launch services this year to three destinations in southern India, while its long-haul outfit AirAsia X plans to launch services next year...
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Northrop Grumman calls new KC-X competition unfair
Two competitors vying a second time for the $35 billion KC-X contract have responded to the US Air Force's draft request for proposals in stridently different...
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ATAK team outlines progress of Turkey's T129 project, after first flight success
Programme officials from the ATAK development team have provided further details of Turkey's T129 attack helicopter programme ...
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China Southern traffic up 31% in August
China Southern Airlines' passenger traffic grew by nearly a third in August with all three segments registering double-digit growth.
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Air China passenger traffic rises 29% in August
Air China posted a 29% increase in total passenger traffic in August, including an 11% rise in international passenger traffic.
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Viva Macau eyes services to second Australian city
Viva Macau is looking to launch services to a second destination in Australia and northeast Asia after adding a third Boeing 767.
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Embraer delivers 190 regional jet to Brazilian government
The Brazilian government has received the first of two Embraer 190 regional jets. The VIP-configured aircraft will be used to transport the country's president...
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Virgin Blue traffic rises in August
Passenger traffic across the Virgin Blue group continued to rise in August, mainly on the back of the growth provided by the start of operations earlier...
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MAp shareholders vote in favour of split with Macquarie Group
Shareholders have formally approved a plan to make Macquarie Airports (MAp) independent of its parent, the Australian investment bank Macquarie Group.
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Japan's transport minister reiterates govt transport for JAL
Japan's transport minister has thrown the government's support behind Japan Airlines, saying that it will step in to help the beleaguered carrier reform...
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South Korea to delay indigenous fighter, attack helicopter programmes
South Korea's defence ministry has reduced the funding for the development of indigenous fighters and attack helicopters as part of a major cost-cutting...
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United’s parent joins liquidity drives by US majors
The parent company of United Airlines UAL has joined most of the US major carriers in creating liquidity deals this month to shore-up their balance sheets.