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NewsGoogle enters UAV market by acquiring Raburn-led Titan Aerospace
Online search and services company Google has acquired Titan Aerospace in a bid to develop a solar-powered unmanned air vehicle (UAV) designed to operate as a high-altitude communications relay and surveillance system.
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Lockheed Martin, BAE square off for Australian trainer contract
Industry teams led by Lochkeed Martin and BAE Systems in Australia have met the 31 March deadline to bid for the Australian Defence Force’s AIR 5428 pilot training system, which aims in 2018 to replace the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of 63 Pilatus PC-9/As.
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IAI to deliver first F-35 wings in September
Israel aerospace Industries (IAI) expects to deliver to Lockheed Martin its first set of F-35 wings in September 2014, and to ship sets from serial production from mid-2015, under a 10-15 year contract worth up to $2.5 billion.
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NewsABACE: Cessna clinches 10-strong Grand Caravan EX order from Reignwood Group
Cessna has clinched an order from lifestyle, finance and industrial company, the Reignwood Group for 10 float-equipped Grand Caravan EXs.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Falcon 7X gets in and out of tight corners
In early March – and in celebration of the 250th Falcon 7X taking to the air – I was briefed by Dassault on the commercial, technical, operational and customer service status of their flagship aircraft.
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NewsRight wing for first MRJ delivered for final assembly
The right wing for Mitsubishi Aircraft's first flight test MRJ regional jet has been delivered to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' (MHI) Komaki South Plant for final assembly.
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ABACE: Hong Kong's Metrojet authorised for Embraer Legacy 500 service
Hong Kong-based private aircraft charter and maintenance provider Metrojet has become the first authorised service centre for the Embraer Legacy 500 aircraft in the greater China region.
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NewsUnderwater vehicle to be deployed in MH370 search
The search for wreckage related to the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER is set to enter a new phase with authorities preparing to deploy an underwater autonomous vehicle for an underwater search.
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NewsABACE: Airbus unveils modular option for ACJ319
Airbus has launched a programme for the ACJ319 aircraft that allows owners greater cabin flexibility for their aircraft.
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NewsPICTURE: Indonesia receives presidential BBJ
Indonesia has received a Boeing Business Jets BBJ2 that will be used for presidential transport duties.
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Air Cairo to open German links to Hurghada
EgyptAir budget unit Air Cairo is to begin flights linking the Red Sea resort of Hurghada with the German cities of Dusseldorf, Hannover and Stuttgart next month.
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NewsAustralian PM 'very confident' signals are from MH370's recorders
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says on Friday that he is "very confident" the signals picked up in the search for MH370 are from the flight recorders of the missing aircraft, and that the search area has been narrowed down significantly.
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Avianca and Volaris receive IAE Pure-V designation
Avianca and Volaris have both received international Aero Engines' "Pure-V" designation for their V2500 engines.
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INTERIORS: Satellite wi-fi costs ‘set to fall 5% yearly’
A surge in satellite broadcast capacity and downward pressure on launch costs has cut the price of in-flight wi-fi by about 10% in the past year – and prices should drop another 5% per year for the foreseeable future.
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INTERIORS: Transaero selects Italian seats for 747-8s
Italy’s Aviointeriors has been selected to supply seats for Transaero’s four on-order Boeing 747-8 Intercontinentals.
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Southwest to adopt new airframe maintenance programme
Southwest Airlines will see "significant" savings and improved aircraft utilisation from adopting a new maintenance programme for its next-generation Boeing 737s, says Barry Lott, senior manager, maintenance programmes and reliability.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: MPL pilot training works, but still needs fine-tuning
Despite the initial reluctance by much of the aviation world to welcome a new training and licensing system for today’s airline pilots, the multi-crew pilot licence (MPL) looks as if it will survive its teething troubles and thrive.
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NewsPICTURES: United unveils new Heathrow T2 lounges
United Airlines has today previewed its new premium-class lounges at London Heathrow's soon-to-be-inaugurated Terminal 2, a move which will bring the Star Alliance carrier's flights under a single terminal for the first time since its merger with Continental Airlines.
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Doha's Hamad airport set to open 30 April
Doha's new Hamad international airport appears set to open at the end of this month, according to NOTAM information.
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LHT wins more CFM56 maintenance work from Travel Service
Czech leisure carrier Travel Service has extended its engine MRO contract with Lufthansa Technik.