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Groen redesigns Heliplane rotor to tackle noise
The noise generated by rotor-blade tip jets is proving a challenge for the designers of a vertical take-off and landing aircraft intended to fly at twice...
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Lasers to probe alternative fuel combustion
A two-year project to analyse and improve the performance of alternative fuels in modern combustion systems using laser diagnostics is underway at Iowa...
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ESA pushes for more astronaut time on space station
The European Space Agency is negotiating to increase its astronaut time on the International Space Station once its crew complement is increased from three...
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JAXA president outlines 2008 goals
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) president Keiji Tachikawa has outlined his agency's goals for 2008, referring to...
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BAE Systems gets £210 million contract to upgrade UK Tornado GR4s
BAE Systems has been awarded £210 million ($415 million) to modernise the Royal Air Force's Panavia Tornado GR4 strike aircraft with new communication and weapon systems ...
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NewsPICTURE: Italian army receives first NH90 transport helicopter
Italy has received its first of 60 NH90 tactical transport helicopters from AgustaWestland, with the aircraft scheduled to support army aviation training activities from late February ...
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NewsUS Air Force clears some F-15s for flight
Around 60% of the US Air Force's Boeing F-15A-D fighters have been cleared to resume flight operations, but cracked longerons have been found in nine of its aircraft ...
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US unveils first national plan for aeronautics R&D
Increasing airspace capacity, improving aircraft efficiency and introducing new vehicle types are key goals of the first US...
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NewsAir China parent preparing China Eastern bid
Air China's parent company China National Aviation (CNAC) is preparing a counter offer for China...
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GA accounts for majority of controlled flight into terrain accidents in Australia
General aviation accounted for the greatest proportion of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accidents in Australia between 1996 and 2005. When compared...
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Quartz Mountain finishes first four aircraft, increases prices
Oklahoma-based Quartz Mountain Aerospace , a start-up aircraft manufacturer that is building an updated, tricycle version...
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Superjet could face long flight-test delay
Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight-testing could be delayed until the middle of the year, with programme managers blaming the hold-up partly on the powerplant's...