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NewsUK RAF launches Afghan work-up with Merlin helicopters
The RAF has launched a four-month series of exercises in the USA to prepare its Merlin HC3/3A crews for operations in Afghanistan ...
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UAC considers alternative site for A320 freighter plant
United Aircraft is considering choosing an alternative construction site for a planned Airbus A320-family freighter conversion facility. Following...
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PAL announces cost cutting measures
Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to offer early retirement packages to its staff to cut costs and boost productivity.
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Thales to market Xsight's runway-debris detection system
France's Thales is creating a partnership with Israeli company Xsight Systems to market jointly runway debris detection equipment. The partnership...
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Continental nears completion of LTV3 system on 737-900ERs
Continental Airlines is moving quickly to equip its Boeing domestic fleet with LiveTV's latest live television system, revealing in an update that 88% of...
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Eurocopter sells two more EC225s to China
China's Ministry of Transport has signed a deal with Eurocopter for another two EC225 helicopters, following up on a 2007 order for two EC225s that went...
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NewsAir China and Cathay to set up cargo JV by end-2009
Air China and Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific hope to conclude a cargo joint venture deal by the end of the year. The two carriers first announced plans...
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China Eastern pilot cadets to train in Australia
Brisbane-based Flight Training Australia (FLA) has signed a deal with China Eastern Airlines and the Civil Aviation University of China in Tianjin to train...
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Atlant-Soyuz firms order for An-148s and Tu-204SMs
Moscow's governmental carrier Atlant-Soyuz has firmed its orders for 30 Antonov An-148 and 15 Tupolev Tu-204SM aircraft. The agreement, signed with...
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VistaJet plans strong presence at Asian Aerospace
VistaJet aims to bolster Asian demand for its services with a strong presence at September's Asian Aerospace show in Hong Kong, where it will demonstrate...
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AirAsia X hopes to switch to A330s on Abu Dhabi route
AirAsia X is hoping it can generate enough traffic to Abu Dhabi that it can switch aircraft type to Airbus A330s.
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ANZ profits down sharply to NZ$21 million
Air New Zealand's (ANZ) profits have plummeted due to a fall in demand, volatility as well as increased competition.
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Southwest works with FAA to resolve unauthorised parts issue
Southwest Airlines says it is working with FAA towards a resolution of installation of unauthorised parts on roughly 46 737s. A carrier spokesman confirmed...
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Asian airline traffic down 7.8% in July
Major carriers in the Asia Pacific carried 11.5 million passengers in July, down 7.8% year-on-year.
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Virgin Blue posts full year loss of A$160m
Virgin Blue has posted a full year net loss of A$160 million ($132 million) in line with its "toughest operating environment" since its formation 10 years...
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India's Jet to launch direct Mumbai-Dhaka service
India's Jet Airways plans to launch a daily direct service on the Mumbai-Dhaka route.
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ExIm Bank backs aircraft loan for EgyptAir
EgyptAir on 28 August takes delivery of the first of five Boeing 737-800s with financing secured by the US ExIm Bank. ExIm is guaranteeing a loan...
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Delta aims for Wi-Fi fleetwide by year-end 2010
Delta Air Lines continues to press ahead with Wi-Fi equipage on aircraft for its combined fleet with Northwest after the carriers concluded their merger...
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Qantas takes delivery of fourth A380
Qantas has received its fourth Airbus A380 more than a month after its original delivery date.
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NewsPoland unveils new family of unmanned air vehicles
First details have emerged of a new family of unmanned air vehicles designed at Poland's Poznan University of Technology ...