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Cambodia Angkor Air signs pilot training agreement
Cambodia Angkor Air (CAA) has signed a commercial pilot training agreement with Viet Flight Training (VFT).
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Singapore taps Honeywell for CH-47SD health monitoring
The Singapore air force has tapped Honeywell’s health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for its Boeing CH-47SD Chinook helicopter fleet.
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NewsICAO winds up preliminary conflict zones meeting
An International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) task force convened following the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 has completed its first round of deliberations.
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NewsUnited to add 787 base in San Francisco as fleet expands
United Airlines will open a Boeing 787 pilot base at San Francisco International airport in September, as it continues to expand its fleet of Dreamliners.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Sustainable fuel future is in reach – but ‘only with government support’
All forecasts point to dramatic growth in aviation over the coming decades – but can more flights and more passengers be accommodated without a significant increase in CO₂ emissions? A grouping of UK industry players including manufacturers, airlines, airports and air navigation service providers believes it is, indeed, possible – ...
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NewsFlight Safety chief to head conflict zone task force
The International Civil Aviation Organization's task force on risks to civil aviation in conflict zones is to be led by David McMillan, chairman of the Flight Safety Foundation.
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NewsSaudi Arabia requests AWACS mission system upgrade
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of its approval of a potential $2 billion mission system upgrade sale for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet.
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Corsair to phase out 747s by 2017
French leisure airline Corsair is to withdraw its three Boeing 747-400s by 2017 as part of a fleet renewal programme, says chief executive Pascal de Izaguirre.
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NewsJet Airways pilots suspended after uncontrolled descent
Two Jet Airways pilots have been suspended by India’s directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) over an uncontrolled descent incident while in Turkish airspace on 8 August.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Meteor shower-tracking ISS camera to focus on threats in orbit
The International Space Station is set to be fitted with a camera dedicated to tracking meteor showers, in a bid to better understand these spectacular events – and hopefully improve our data on orbiting debris, man-made and natural, so as to help position spacecraft to avoid collisions.
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NewsVIDEO: Flying on the Breitling Super Constellation
Straight after appearing at this year’s Farnborough air show, the Breitling Super Constellation operated a special flight on behalf of its original manufacturer, Lockheed-Martin, for a 45min low-level sortie around the English south coast.
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NewsFinal FAA-mandated UAV test site established in Virginia
The sixth of the Federal Aviation Administration’s mandated unmanned air system test sites has been established in Virginia, marking the opening of the final dedicated test site for unmanned operations in the USA.
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Brazilian presidential candidate dies in business jet crash
A Cessna Citation 560XL XLS+ has crashed into buildings during an approach to Santos airport, Brazil, in rain and mist, killing both crew and all the five passengers.
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NewsPICTURES: Lancaster bombers fly in formation
Two Avro Lancaster bombers have been flown in formation for the first time in more than 50 years, with the duo set to appear at numerous air shows and events in the UK over the coming weeks.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Fleet Watch - Orders for July 2014
The Farnborough air show took place in July 2014 and as expected, a large amount of commercial aircraft orders were announced. Net orders came in at 819 during the month where 869 new orders were offset by 50 cancellations, while another six swaps occurred.
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Certification beckons as A350 wraps up route-proving
Airbus has completed the A350’s route-proving runs during which the aircraft travelled 81,700nm in 180h of flights.
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OpinionOPINION: How Putin's actions will harm Russian industry
Just over one year ago, Russia’s resurgent aerospace industry dominated the flying display at the Paris air show, ably covering for the low-profile showing by the unusually cash-strapped US armed forces. Highlights included the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter and Kamov Ka-52 attack helicopter, along with the Superjet regional airliner and Irkut’s ...
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NewsVirgin America flight attendants vote for TWU representation
Flight attendants at Virgin America have voted in favour of representation by the Transport Workers Union, the first employee group at the carrier to approve union representation.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Thierry Antinori - Emirates Airline executive vice president
Thierry Antinori is executive vice president and chief commercial officer, with Emirates Airline, which he joined after working with European flag carriers for two decades.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: ATV era opens final chapter with 'flawless' space station docking
The International Space Station marked the end of an era on Tuesday, 12 August 2014 with a “flawless” arrival by the fifth and final resupply flight in ESA’s Automated Transfer Vehicle programme