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NewsAgustaWestland tests enhancement package on AW609
AgustaWestland has begun flight testing a number of aerodynamic enhancements to its developmental AW609 civil tiltrotor, which it hopes will cut drag by...
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Israel could field Arrow 3 missile shield earlier than planned
Analysis of the Arrow 3 ballistic missile interceptor test performed early this year suggests that Israel will be able to shorten the time required to achieve...
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NewsSavings in aircraft losses swing the argument in favour of auto-GCAS
The Pentagon has been slow to adopt automatic ground collision avoidance technology for its fighter fleets. But the potential savings in aircraft losses have swung the argument
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DSEI: Selex marks mini and micro UAV success
Finmeccanica's Selex ES has marked a successful week for its unmanned air systems business, achieving Italian air force certification for micro and mini...
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Indonesia receives first pair of T-50i advanced jet trainers
Indonesia has received its first pair of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50i Golden Eagle advanced jet trainer aircraft, following a transit through Taiwan...
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NewsEmbraer details E-Jet efficiency improvements
Embraer has filled in further details of the planned aerodynamic enhancements for its current-generation E-Jets which it says will generate fuel-burn savings of up to 5%.
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US Air Force to buy additional RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30s
The US Air Force has issued a pre-solicitation notice to purchase additional Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30 unmanned air vehicles (UAV), despite...
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NewsProton return-to-flight delayed
The Proton rocket's return-to-flight launch has been postponed for unspecified "technical reasons," pushed back from 15 September. The launch has not yet...
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American restructuring plan confirmed by bankruptcy court
A New York bankruptcy court confirmed American Airlines' restructuring plan including its proposed merger with US Airways today. Judge Sean Lane of...
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SkyWest to open South Bend maintenance facility
Utah-based SkyWest Airlines plans to open a new maintenance facility to service Bombardier CRJ200s at South Bend Regional airport. The 4,273.5m2 (46,000ft2)...
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NewsDSEi: UK holding firm on F-35 procurement plan
The UK has no plans to change its intended total purchase for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, says defence official ...
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Lower taxes, more airports needed to grow aviation - Singh
India's union civil aviation minister Ajit Singh has called on his state counterparts to reduce taxes on aviation fuel and take other measures to assist the growth of the country's aviation industry.
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Arkefly selects TP Aerospace for wheel and brake MRO
TUI's Dutch subsidiary carrier Arkefly has contracted Copenhagen-based TP Aerospace for wheel and brake maintenance on its two Boeing 767s. The fixed-cost...
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NewsEC175 nears end-of-testing milestone
Eurocopter is close to completing flight and ground tests on its in-development EC175 super-medium twin ahead of certification next year. The Marignane-based...
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NewsEurocopter upbeat on planned name change
Eurocopter is eyeing next year's planned rebrand - which will see it become Airbus Helicopters - as an opportunity to move the business forward. Dominique...
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Iraqi Airways to launch China routes in October
Iraqi Airways plans to launch flights to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Bangkok next month, its director general says.
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ANALYSIS: Myanmar carriers plan growth in crowded market
At an engineering and maintenance conference held in Singapore on 11-12 September, representatives from three Myanmar carriers were present, and they often...
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Thai moves stricken A330, investigation begins
Thai Airways has removed the Airbus A330-300 involved in a landing accident at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport on 8 September, which may have been caused by...
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NewsUS Navy begins unmanned refuelling trials
The US Navy has begun its first unmanned air-to-air refueling trials, only weeks after the first unmanned aircraft carrier landings. For the refueling...