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NewsMarenco Swisshelicopter unveils first SKYe SH09 light single
Engineering company Marenco Swisshelicopter has unveiled the first prototype of its SKYe SH09, and is preparing to fly the 2,500kg (5,500lb)-class, single-engined helicopter in the first quarter of 2014.
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NewsTatarstan crash spurs training centre probe
Russia’s federal Investigative Committee is putting pressure on the country’s aviation regulator Rosaviatsia over its licensing of flight training centres.
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NewsRomania set to introduce firefighting system on C-27J
Alenia Aermacchi is continuing its efforts to broaden the appeal of its slow-selling C-27J Spartan tactical transport with the introduction of a new firefighting system that has recently been trialled by the Romanian air force.
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Boeing, Saab team up for USAF T-X requirement
Boeing and Saab will work together to develop a new advanced jet trainer for the planned T-X programme to replace the US Air Force's venerable Northrop T-38C Talon.
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NewsPICTURE: Brunei receives first two Sikorsky S70i helicopters
Brunei has received the first two of 12 Sikorsky S70i helicopters it has on order at the Brunei International Defence Exhibition.
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NewsPICTURE: Eurofighter hits new delivery milestone
EADS company Cassidian has delivered the Eurofighter programme’s 400th production aircraft, to the German air force.
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NewsSouthwest and Virgin America take New York LaGuardia slot pairs
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a deal for American Airlines to transfer 17 slot pairs at New York LaGuardia airport to Southwest Airlines and Virgin America.
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ANALYSIS: Thousands of decisions ahead for American-US Airways
The incoming management team of American Airlines has “literally thousands” of decisions to make on the policies and practices at the carrier following its impending merger with US Airways, says soon-to-be president Scott Kirby.
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Operations under way at new Pulkovo terminal
St Petersburg's Pulkovo airport has opened its new main passenger terminal in a bid to become a major hub in northwest Russia.
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NewsEC135 shows strong safety record
Although the causes of the fatal 29 November crash of the Police Scotland Eurocopter EC135T2 in Glasgow are as-yet unknown, analysis of the type's accident history suggest a helicopter that has, so far at least, a strong safety record.
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NewsAirbus and Rolls unveil plan to restore A340-600 appeal
Airbus and Rolls-Royce aim to boost the market appeal of the A340-600 with reconfiguration and support initiatives that address operating costs.
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NewsA400M refuelled in flight for first time
An Airbus Military A400M has received fuel in-flight for the first time, with one of the programme's three development aircraft having achieved the milestone behind a French air force Dassault-Breguet C160 Transall.
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Modernised Il-76-MD90A completes initial flight tests
Russia’s newest military transport aircraft, the Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A, has completed an initial flight-test programme and has now returned to its maker Aviastar SP for subsequent modifications.
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Russia updates UAV inventory
Russia's defence ministry has signed a deal worth over Rb100 million ($3 million) with Kazan-based Eniks for delivery of 34 short-range surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
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NewsAir BP launches Sterling Reward cashback loyalty card scheme in the UK
International fuel supplier Air BP has extended its Sterling Reward cashback loyalty card scheme to its UK customers. London Biggin Hill airport has been selected as the first UK base to offer the rewards.
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Flybe to axe 30 routes in 2014
Flybe is cut an additional 10 year-round and 14 summer-only services next year, following its decision to withdraw from six London Gatwick routes.
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PIA selects Lufthansa Technik for engine maintenance
Pakistan International Airlines has contracted Lufthansa Technik to support the engines powering its Airbus A310 and ATR 42 fleets.
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FL Technics expands line maintenance network
FL Technics is opening line maintenance stations in Georgia, Ukraine and Libya.
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NewsAirbus close to setting new order record
Airbus is edging towards a record year for net orders, after it ended November with a total of 1,314 – barely 100 short of its all-time high.
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NewsVisionAire Jets confident of year-end funding boost for Vantage
VisionAire Jets is hoping to secure around $20 million funding before the end of the year for its Vantage entry-level jet programme, and says it is also in discussions with a Saudi Arabian company to secure further significant investment.