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ARJ21 undergoes avionics flight tests
Comac has started avionics flight tests for its ARJ21-700 programme.
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US Air Force takes next step in LRSO programme
The US Air Force is moving forward with the development of a nuclear-capable long-range standoff (LRSO) missiles, announcing it is conducting market research to identity companies that could help build the weapons.
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NewsARA receives FAA authority to operate Nighthawk IV in Vermont
Applied Research Associates (ARA) has received authority from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly its Nighthawk IV micro-unmanned aircraft at its facility in Randolph, Vermont.
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NewsBoeing stands by dedicated freighter market
Boeing anticipates continued demand for new dedicated freighter aircraft, despite recent weakness in the cargo market.
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NewsIberia unveils new colour scheme
Spanish carrier Iberia has unveiled a new colour scheme, its first major livery change in decades, which will be implemented from the end of November.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: European strugglers battle for fresh start
Two of Europe's most battle-weary carriers are hoping to have again found a way through to safety after finding themselves back in the wars again.
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NewsMooney to restart piston aircraft manufacturing following Soaring America investment
Struggling Mooney Aviation has been a thrown a life-line by California-based investment firm, Soaring America, five years after the financial crash forced the US airframer and maintenance company to cease manufacturing of its legendary high performance piston- single line.
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NewsMRJ final assembly gets under way in Nagoya
Final assembly of the first flight-test Mitsubishi Regional Jet begun today, two months after programme delays were confirmed.
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Interview
Working Week: Roger Cohen
Roger Cohen joined the Regional Airline Association (RAA) in 2007 bringing extensive government affairs, public relations and civic affairs experience to the organization whose member airlines provide one-half of the scheduled passenger flights in the US.
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NewsNBAA: New wave of product introductions critical for Cessna
Something is about to happen at Cessna that has not been done in nearly four years.
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NewsNBAA: Beechcraft stabilises once-troubled production system after bankruptcy
When the rebranded and Hawker-less company – called simply Beechcraft – emerged from a nearly 10-month bankruptcy restructuring process in February this year, something very unexpected happened.
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GAMA welcomes EU-Brazil agreement
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has welcomed the Brazil – European Union Aviation Safety Agreement which will simplify equipment certification processes between the two parties, reducing duplication of effort and cost.
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AW169 on track for 2014 certification as AgustaWestland tweaks configuration
AgustaWestland is continuing to refine the configuration of its developmental AW169 helicopter as the Anglo-Italian airframer pursues certification for the 4.5t type in the second half of 2014.
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NewsUSAF planning to award second C-130J multi-year contract
The US Air Force has signaled its intention to award Lockheed Martin a second multi-year procurement deal for 79 C-130J Hercules tactical transports.
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Aeronautics nets Orbiter upgrade deal
Israeli unmanned air systems (UAS) manufacturer Aeronautics has been awarded a contract for long-term support of Orbiter mini UAS by NATO.
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Israel, Greece conduct joint air refuelling exercise
Israeli fighter squadrons have conducted their largest ever air refuelling exercise in co-operation with an allied air force.
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NewsEngine thrust central to Lagos Embraer crash probe
Preliminary flight-recorder data indicates engine and configuration issues were present on the Embraer EMB-120 which apparently stalled on take-off from Lagos on 3 October.
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NewsSecond A350 joins flight-test programme
Airbus's second A350-900 has departed Toulouse on its first sortie, joining the certification programme four months after the maiden flight of the type.
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OpinionCOMMENT: Business jet gamblers roll the dice again
Look around the business jet industry today and on the surface the view is quite impressive. The marketplace abounds with a flashy array of major product upgrades and clean-sheet designs in various stages of development, while stage whispers gossip of yet-unannounced aircraft launches still to come.
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Used serviceable material challenges MRO spares sales: analyst
Growth in the MRO industry has been challenged by lower than expected shop visits for much of this year, says Canaccord Genuity analyst Ken Herbert in a research note.