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UK C-17 crews get iPads for electronic flightbag trial
The Royal Air Force has launched a trial to assess the use of iPads as electronic flightbags on its C-17 airlifters ...
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Masten unveils Xaero-B reusable suborbital rocket
Masten Space Systems has unveiled the long-awaited latest iteration of its reusable Xaero suborbital vehicle, the Xaero-B.
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Cassidian offers Malaysia mini-UAS product
EADS defence unit Cassidian is offering its DVF 2000 unmanned air system to the Malaysian armed forces ...
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UK tests new self-protection system on Lynx helicopter
The UK has flight-tested a new integrated defensive aids system architecture for military helicopters ...
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Bristow wins £1.6bn UK search and rescue deal
A long-running procurement programme to modernise the UK's search and rescue helicopter operation has finally ended with the award of a £1.6 billion contract...
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Embraer completes KC-390 critical design review
Embraer says that it has successfully completed a critical design review (CDR) for its KC-390 tactical transport and tanker aircraft in conjunction with...
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Boeing completes functional flight test on 787 battery fix
A Boeing 787 flew today for the first time since 11 April and only the second time since the fleet was grounded more than two months ago. The 135min,...
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Bombardier clears CSeries power-on milestone
Bombardier has cleared the power-on milestone in the lead-up to the scheduled first flight of the CSeries flight test vehicle (FTV-1) by late June. The...
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Saab gets deal to complete Gripen E development
Saab has received a major contract to complete development work on its next-generation Gripen E combat aircraft ...
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First permanent A380 wing-fix nearly complete
Engineers have almost completed work on the first Airbus A380 to undergo the permanent full-life fix for the cracking problem affecting wing-rib brackets. Around...
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Polish treasury to recover LOT 787 grounding cost
Poland's treasury ministry has insisted that flag-carrier LOT must be compensated for the Boeing 787 grounding, during an extensive parliamentary session...
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Elbit details C-Music business opportunities
Italian air force transports are among types lined up to received C-Music directed infrared countermeasures equipment ...
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Simlat wins Finnish UAS training deal
Simlat has been selected to provide an unmanned air system training centre to the Finnish defence forces ...
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Corendon selects AFI KLM E&M for engine MRO
Turkish carrier Corendon Airlines has contracted Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance for engine support on its five-strong Boeing 737-800...
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EasyJet makes Norway debut with Gatwick flights to Bergen
UK low-cost carrier EasyJet will add its first flights to Norway when it begins services from London Gatwick to Bergen in May. The airline will begin...
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IN FOCUS: Canada's mixed defence procurement record
During the past 10 years, Canada has embarked on a series of ambitious modernisation programmes for its military aircraft fleet.
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EASA in final stage of certificating A380 wing fix
Europe's safety regulator has assured that certification for the Airbus A380's reworked wing is on track and near completion. Airbus had originally...
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Embraer adds third Legacy 500 prototype to flight test campaign
The third Legacy 500 has joined Embraer's flight test programme aimed at delivering the midsize business jet in 2014. The aircraft, serial number 003,...
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Hawaiian and Airbus firm A321neo order
Hawaiian Airlines firmed up its order for up to 25 Airbus A321neos today. The Honolulu-based carrier has firm orders for 16 of the type with deliveries...
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FAA details air traffic control tower closures
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin closing 149 contract air traffic control towers at small airports from 7 April, as a result of sequester-related...