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EADS seeks Airbus A350 XWB funding alternative to avoid WTO scrutiny of launch aid
Shareholders at Airbus parent EADS are looking at alternative ways of funding the proposed Airbus A350 XWB widebody twin, which could signal an end to controversial launch aid for the programme.
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UK defence audit reveals most procurement projects on track, but MoD refuses to reveal Eurofighter Typhoon overspend for 'commercial reasons'
The UK Ministry of Defence is doing a better job of keeping its biggest defence procurement projects on time and budget, although the MBDA Meteor long-range air-to-air missile is now set to enter service a year late, in August 2013. The MoD is also still refusing to disclose what it ...
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NTSB recommends restart tests be performed on some Bombardier aircraft as CF34 engine 'core lock' suspected in Pinnacle accident
New procedures and tests could be mandated for certain General Electric CF34-powered Bombardier aircraft as a result of the ongoing investigation into the October 2004 crash of a Pinnacle Airlines CRJ200. An engine "core lock" has been cited as a likely factor.
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USAF starts routine flights over USA of Global Hawk UAV, following completion of Block 10 operational testing
The US Air Force's 9th Reconnaissance Wing last week began its first routine training missions with the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle from Beale AFB, California following the completion of operational assessment testing of the Block 10 air vehicle on 18 November.
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Embracing the bear
Is Russia ready to take its place in global aerospace? Industrially and economically, things look good. Politics could be the problem
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NASA puts paid to Ares I launch vehicle power rumours
NASA has rejected rumours that its Ares I launch vehicle will have insufficient thrust to put the Orion crew exploration vehicle into orbit
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Finances force JAL to defer jet order
Japanese carrier delays plan to acquire 10-15 large regional jets until next year as it struggles to resolve difficulties