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Russian combat aircraft makers to form one unit
Russia's United Aircraft (OAK) is to create a single combat aircraft division by merging its RSK MiG and Sukhoi units under the leadership of Sukhoi boss...
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NewsEU blacklists Cambodia's Siem Reap and all Angolan carriers
Cambodia's Siem Reap Airways International and all carriers from Angola have been added to the European Commission's 'blacklist' of banned airlines...
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Boeing's second-largest union prepares for possible strike action
Boeing's number two employee union, which has been involved in negotiations with the aircraft-maker, has called on its members to grant it authorization...
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Northrop: UAVs serving anti-missile role for airliners too costly
After a US-sponsored study and flight tests, Northrop Grumman has determined that using unmanned air vehicles to thwart missile attacks on airliners near...
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NewsNew Zealand forces to train in Germany on NH90
The Royal New Zealand Air Force will send its first personnel to Europe in early 2009 to receive training on the German army's NH Industries NH90 tactical transport helicopter ...
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EVA to serve more Chinese cities
Taiwan's EVA Air is evaluating several new cities in China for passenger and cargo services following a recent agreement that allows for many more new flights. Executive...
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NewsLufthansa selected as preferred bidder for Austrian
Austria's state holding company OIAG is to enter final discussions to sell its shareholding in Austrian Airlines to Lufthansa...
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TAM readies to build new hangar
Brazilian operator TAM is planning to construct a new hangar to support Boeing 777s and Airbus A350s joining its fleet with a target completion date of 2010. Currently...
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Technician injured in CityLine CRJ incident at Manchester
A Lufthansa CityLine technician at Manchester has apparently been seriously injured while servicing a Bombardier CRJ aircraft that was bound for Hamburg...
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Operators champion latest CRJ flap fix
Operators of Bombardier CRJ100/200s have begun to install--and sing the praises of--a redesigned flap system for the regional jets that is expected to mitigate...
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NewsWater usage on Emirates A380 showers much lower than forecast
The amount of water being consumed by the showers on board Emirates' Airbus A380s ...
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RAF to deploy Paveway IV bomb to Afghanistan this month
Pre-deployment trials of Raytheon Systems' Paveway IV precision-guided bomb by the UK Royal Air Force's BAE Systems Harrier GR7/9-equipped 4 Sqn have delivered...
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Emirates' Clark confident over second-half outlook
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is confident of a strong second-half financial performance as fuel prices relent and demand continues to hold. Emirates...
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Linear Air wins $1.3m funding for expansion plans
US air taxi operator Linear Air has secured $1.3 million to help fund the company's expansion...
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CAE lands multinational training deals
CAE has received contracts worth a combined C$55 million ($44.7 million) to deliver a variety of training services to air force customers in Germany, Italy...
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NewsPICTURES: Bird-struck Ryanair 737 extensively damaged
Images of the removal of the Ryanair Boeing 737-800 crippled by a bird-strike at Rome Ciampino reveal the severity of the damage, which extends to the rear...
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Black cloud drifts over London Heathrow's future
Following an 11 November debate in the UK parliament about the proposal to add a third runway to relieve congestion at the world's biggest intercontinental hub, London Heathrow airport, the project looks less secure.
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Business aviation briefs
Helicopter charter and maintenance company Falcon Aviation Services is establishing the...