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NewsFor ‘flexible’ Vega, second launch a step up in complexity
The European Space Agency is readying the 2 May second flight of its Vega light launcher in expectation of repeating the success of last year's maiden launch...
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NewsPICTURES: Converted BAe 146s cleared for RAF operations
The Royal Air Force's newly acquired pair of BAe 146-200QC passenger/freighter aircraft have been granted release to service approval ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Europe's light sport aircraft make slow progress
Europe's convoluted light sport aircraft rule is leading airframers to circumvent it by certificating within the FAA's category instead
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NewsMDS offers Black Gold to extend engine life
MDS Coating Technologies has developed an engine compressor coating that it says will drastically reduce blade erosion ...
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MROAM: Airline refleeting to impact MRO outlook
Fleet retirements will increase over the next decade due to several converging trends, says Kevin Michaels, leader of ICF SH&E's aerospace and MRO practice...
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MROAM: Rising spares costs biggest problem for airlines, Delta's Anderson says
The cost of rising spare parts each year is a problem for airlines, and means that Delta Air Lines will continue to look for alternatives to original equipment...
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MROAM: Delta seeks partner in Asia-Pacific to expand capabilities
Delta TechOps sees a "huge opportunity" to capitalise on the growing MRO market in Asia and is looking for a partner to help it expand its offerings in the...
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Cessna revises business jet forecast downward
Cessna has released a new outlook that predicts a worse year for business jet deliveries in 2013, dashing hopes across the industry that the market for light...
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Eurocopter defines interim fix for grounded EC225s
Eurocopter believes it has come up with an interim solution to the problem afflicting its troubled EC225 helicopter that could see the type return to unrestricted...
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NewsKuwait eyeing second C-17, DSCA reveals
Kuwait appears poised to increase its planned purchase of the Boeing C-17 strategic transport to a two-aircraft fleet ...
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Brazil signs AMX support deal with Alenia Aermacchi
The Brazilian air force has awarded Alenia Aermacchi a contract worth $75 million for the logistical support of its AMX strike aircraft ...
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ABACE: Metrojet makes foray into mainland China with Zhuhai Hanxing joint venture
Hong Kong-based business aviation firm Metrojet is finally making a move into the Chinese market, via a joint venture with the mainland's Zhuhai Hanxing General Aviation.
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NewsPICTURES: KAI to develop amphibious assault variant of Surion
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will develop a variant of the Surion transport helicopter for the South Korean marines. The Defense Acquisition Program...
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Shandong Airlines to add 15 737s and retire older aircraft
Shandong Airlines will be adding 15 Boeing 737-800 aircraft this year, replacing some of the older aircraft it will retire from its fleet. To optimise...
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SriLankan adds A320 and A330 to fleet
SriLankan Airlines added an Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft to its fleet in 2012, according to an annual report by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The...
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NewsSouth Korea to buy 36 AH-64E Apaches
Boeing has won a contract to supply South Korea with 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters ...
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NewsOrbital Sciences aborts Antares test flight
Orbital Sciences Corporation aborted the first Antares medium-lift rocket test launch into space on 17 April from Wallops Island, Virginia. The test mission...
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MROAM: Delta TechOps to add CF34-8 capability
Delta TechOps will start offering GE CF34-8 engine overhaul capabilities, says Richard Anderson, chief executive of Delta Air Lines at the MRO Americas conference...
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MROAM: AJW to provide PBH support for Southern Air’s 747s, 777s
A J Walter Aviation (AJW) has received a 12-year contract from Southern Air to provide power-by-the-hour (PBH) support for its current fleet of four Boeing...
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Germany nears unmanned air system decision
Germany is close to selecting a large unmanned air system, with the nation's Der Spiegel newspaper saying that air force chief Lt Gen Karl Muellner...