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NewsMalta picks AW139 for SAR and border patrol duties
Malta has picked the AgustaWestland AW139 for its maritime border patrol and search and rescue helicopter requirement ...
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MRJ's PW1200G engine on track: P&W
Pratt & Whitney says the progress of its PW1200G geared turbofan is on track and will not affect the Mitsubishi regional jet's required schedule, dismissing...
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NewsBoeing calls for inspections of ELTs on up to 1,200 aircraft
Boeing has asked airlines around the world to inspect Honeywell emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) fitted on over 1000 aircraft ahead of possible action...
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NewsPICTURES: Boeing rolls out first 787-9 in new livery
Boeing rolled out the first 787-9 aircraft bearing the new Boeing Commercial Airplanes livery on 27 July. The new livery retains many of the features...
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United needs financing for 10 aircraft deliveries in second half
United Airlines is looking for financing for 10 new aircraft deliveries that are scheduled for the second half of the year. The aircraft are split...
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NewsFAA rules committee recommends changes to Part 23 regulations
An aviation rulemaking committee convened by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recommending a range of policy and regulatory changes that could...
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NewsFAA certifies two UAVs for commercial operations
AeroVironment has announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial certification of its hand-launched Puma unmanned air vehicle (UAV), becoming...
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ANALYSIS: Medium haul remains a headache for Air France
It comes as no great surprise that Alexandre de Juniac described the restructuring of short- and medium-haul operations at Air France-KLM as "insufficient"...
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New Jersey's General Aviation airports receive funding boost
General Aviation airports in New Jersey have received $1.8 million in state funding to help revitalise the struggling facilities.
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NewsRolls-Royce aero engines businesses turn in strong first half
Rolls-Royce's aero engine businesses turned in solid first-half growth, reflecting a buoyant civil aviation market and the company overcoming military budget...
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NewsAgustaWestland to begin AW189 SAR push in August
AgustaWestland will shortly begin a year-long certification campaign for the search and rescue variant of its developmental AW189 super-medium helicopter, based at its Yeovil, UK site.
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NewsIraq requests $300m Bell 412EP acquisition
Iraq has requested the possible purchase of 12 Bell 412EP search and rescue helicopters for its air force ...
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NewsDutch accept first F-35 test aircraft
The first of two F-35 Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft destined for the Royal Netherlands Air Force was handed over on 25 July ...
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NewsA350 cabin simulator performs first virtual passenger flight
Airbus has completed an initial five-hour simulated flight using its A350 cabin demonstrator, Cabin Zero, which is located in Hamburg. Two pilots and...
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NewsIsrael defines export policy for Heron TP UAS
IAI will have to sign joint development agreements with companies in countries that want to operate the unmanned Heron TP ...
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Indonesia to buy five C-130Hs from Australia
Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australia to acquire five more retired C-130H transports ...
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Southwest 737 touched runway nose first: NTSB
The Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 that crashed at New York's LaGuardia Airport on 22 July touched the runway nose first during landing, according to...
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NewsAriane 5 launches two satellites
An Ariane 5 ECA has successfully launched two satellites into geostationary transfer orbit from the launch site in Kourou, French Guiana. The primary...
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NewsHigher prices set to blunt Gulfstream momentum into Q3
Gulfstream's production system and services business made significant progress in the second quarter, but rising costs are expected to blunt the company's momentum in the second half of the year.
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Aeroflot to switch lessors under revised 737 plan
Aeroflot management is to convene an extraordinary shareholder meeting to seek endorsement for changes to its plan to lease 50 new Boeing 737s. The...