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P&W touts geared turbofan version of Airbus A320 as early as 2011 to gain two year advantage over potential new Boeing narrowbody
Pratt & Whitney and Airbus are studying a modified version of the A320 powered by the geared turbofan (GTF) for service entry as early as 2011, offering Airbus a potential market advantage of up to two years over any competing new single-aisle design from Boeing.
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USA ready to fight Europe over plan to include foreign carriers in aircraft emissions trading scheme
Europe is heading for a certain legal showdown with the USA over its plans to include foreign carriers flying to the 25 European Union member states in its emissions trading scheme
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NetJets Europe forced to improve pay by up to one-third to retain staff after 'unacceptable' 8% annual attrition
NetJets Europe has improved the remuneration packages of its 670 pilots and flight attendants in an effort to stem the loss of personnel and attract new staff to its rapidly expanding fractional ownership and charter operation.
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Target Taliban: Afghan air power
Renewed conflict in Afghanistan has seen NATO launch its largest air offensive since Kosovo, but with a focus on providing close air support to troops
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Reality rivalry: Military simulators
The past year has seen non-incumbents snatch key contracts in the military simulator market, as the pace of competition remains intense
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Collins to upgrade Thai C-130Hs
US company will partner local contractor in modernising up to 12 Hercules with air traffic management suite
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Northrop dusts down Pegasus UCAV
X-47A prototype to support manufacturer's risk-reduction efforts as it pursues US Navy's UCAS-D programme
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C-27J may win support role as Italy restructures military
Nation's air force to provide transport aircraft, helicopters to back Special Forces tasks
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Alenia Aeronautica tests the water for Sky-X's successor
Manufacturer assesses market for scaled-up unmanned combat air vehicle
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UK refines concept for UCAV strikes
MoD looks at chain of command for unmanned attack procedures, while BAE awaits new demonstrator contract