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NewsAir France A330 did not break up in mid-air: investigators
Investigations into the loss of the Air France Airbus A330 over the South Atlantic have determined that the aircraft did not break up in mid-air, and did...
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NewsRJ's Majali to head Gulf Air as Bjorn Naf steps down
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air's chief executive, Bjorn Naf, is to step down and be replaced by current Royal Jordanian Airlines chief Samer Majali. Gulf...
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NewsSpaceShip Two rocket motor testing revealed
Virgin Galactic is testing a range of fuels for its SpaceShip Two rocket motor with an eye on "whole life issues"...
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China's Spring looks at standing only seats on aircraft
Privately owned Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines has spoken to Airbus about adding standing seats on its Airbus A320s so it can have 40% more passengers...
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Vought move could signal Boeing airliner production shake-up
The Carlyle divestment of Vought's 787 operations may be the precursor to a fundamental realignment of Boeing's airliner assembly strategy if it proceeds...
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Boeing makes move for Vought's 787 plant
Boeing is poised to take control of a key portion of its 787 supply chain through the acquisition of the Vought Aircraft Industries business in Charleston,...
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F-22 stealth coatings face legal scrutiny
A pending lawsuit by a Lockheed Martin-trained stealth expert may provide new perspective on concerns about the F-22's low observable, or stealth, systems. Although...
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Klapmeier investigating bid to split personal jet from Cirrus
Alan Klapmeier, co-founder of Cirrus Design and president of its board of directors, is seeking investors in a...
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The perils of night approaches over the sea
Since 2000 there have been two fatal accidents involving low turns over the sea at night. The official reports on both accidents say that the pilots lost...
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Air India's debt balloons to 152 billion rupees
National carrier Air India's debt swelled to 152.41 billion Indian rupees ($3.2 billion) in June after paying for new planes from Boeing and Airbus.
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NewsPICTURES: VASO prepares first Rossiya An-148 for delivery
Russian carrier Rossiya's initial Antonov An-148, the first serially-produced example of the twin-jet, has been painted in the carrier's livery as delivery...
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EU's Tajani to press for 'global' air safety instrument
European transport commissioner Antonio Tajani has floated a tentative proposal to expand the European Union's safety standards beyond its borders. The...
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Emirates still in talks over slowing deliveries
Emirates is still discussing timing of aircraft deliveries after admitting that it wants to slow the pace of arrivals from late next year. The Dubai-based...
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Jet Republic aims to ease business aircraft ownership burden
European business aircraft start-up operator Jet Republic has launched an ownership programme aimed at companies...
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BAE to explore new UAV technologies for Australian DoD
BAE Systems will perform a new unmanned capability and technology demonstrator programme for the Australian military ...
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Qantas' Jetstar looking to add A330s
Qantas Airways' low-cost carrier Jetstar is looking to add more Airbus A330s now that Qantas group has cancelled some 787 orders and delayed others.
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Indonesia's Batavia adding A330s for Jeddah flights
Indonesian carrier Batavia Air is adding its first Airbus A330s and will use these for the launch of services to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
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Thai changes crew training after 2007 incident
Australia's safety authority has found that a Thai Airways International Boeing 777 descended below a safe altitude when it made its approach to Melbourne...
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NewsWAEA focuses on connectivity as airline interest soars
Recognizing the growing appetite for in-flight connectivity worldwide, the World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) this month will hold a single focus...
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Republic ERJs open up new route opportunities for Midwest
Midwest Airlines is dropping Toronto but is evaluating several new markets as Republic Airways ERJs begin to replace the 12 SkyWest Bombardier CRJ200s that...