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NewsEurocopter promises four new rotorcraft by 2020
At least four brand-new helicopters will be added to Eurocopter's range by 2020, as the airframer works to renew its line-up. Speaking at its end-of-year...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Will United turn around in 2013?
United Airlines barely eked out a profit in 2012, while the majority of its US-based brethren posted impressive results. This was not unexpected. The...
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NewsNorth Korea muddies ESA's aim to clean-up space
A new degree of complexity has been added to the international effort to tackle orbiting debris by North Korea's emergence as a spacefaring nation
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NewsIN FOCUS: India special report
In a sector-by-sector analysis, we assess the nation’s aerospace prospects – and the vast potential its defence market offers to Western manufacturers – on the eve of Aero India, which kicks off in Bengaluru on 6 February.
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NewsIsrael acquires surplus CH-53 helicopters for spares
The Israeli air force has acquired five decommissioned Sikorsky CH-53 transport helicopters from the USA to be used for spares, as part of a continuing effort to keep its aged fleet of the type flying.
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Dassault awards training providers CAE and FlightSafety
Dassault has issued certificates to its two training partners, CAE and FlightSafety International, for demonstrating "full compliance with the requirements of the new Falcon Training Policy Manual".
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Turkish Airlines to request Ex-Im for 737s
Turkish Airlines will request US Export-Import Bank support for its upcoming Boeing 737 deliveries, according to the export credit agency. No further...
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India to give Do-228 aircraft to Seychelles
India will present a single Hindustan Aeronautics-built Dornier Do-228 aircraft to the Seychelles air force ...
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NewsANA and JAL extend grounding of 787s
Japanese carriers All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have extended the grounding of its Boeing 787 fleet, following reports that official...
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NewsVietnam takes delivery of last Spanish-built C212
The last Airbus Military C212-400 aircraft to be produced in Spain has been delivered to the Vietnamese coast guard. This is the coast guard's third...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Chinese air force not yet a match for Japan's
Tensions between China and Japan over disputed islands have raised the prospect of their air forces perhaps going head-to-head ...
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NewsLockheed hopes to firm up F-35 Lot 6 & 7 contracts before mid-year
Lockheed Martin hopes to "definitize" previously awarded F-35 low rate initial production (LRIP) Lot 6 and 7 contracts in the first half of 2013, top company...
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IN FOCUS: Chinese lessors' growth viewed with mixed feelings
Although China's lessors have demonstrated inexperience on occasions, they are building their know-how rapidly and will soon become serious competitors for the rest of the industry
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IN FOCUS: Regional demand drives growth of Asian lessors
As airlines opt for operating leases to reduce the debt burden on their balance sheets, buyers, particularly out of Asia, hope to realise healthy profits.
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Republic orders 47 new E-175s to fly for American Eagle
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings is purchasing 47 new Embraer 175 aircraft after reaching a 12-year agreement with American Airlines to fly...
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NewsNTSB finds signs of short circuit, thermal runaway in JAL 787 battery failure
The Boeing 787 battery involved in the Japan Airlines incident on 7 January reveal signs of a short-circuit in one cell and thermal runaway that led to a...
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NewsCrashed Tu-204 powered forward as pilots tried reversing thrust
Pilots of the crashed Red Wings Tupolev Tu-204 twice selected maximum reverse thrust without the reverser system engaging, and unwittingly catapulted the...
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NewsGulfstream records strong 2012 and forecasts 139 green deliveries this year
Gulfstream plans to deliver 139 green aircraft this year, with its large cabin family expected to account for nearly 80% of this tally.
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NewsSpanish army to get first NH90 helicopter before end-2013
Spain will receive its first NH Industries NH90 tactical transport helicopter before the end of 2013 ...
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NewsEurocopter boss targets increased deliveries, after record 2012
Eurocopter is targeting a 15% delivery increase in 2013 to around 550 units, as it begins to ramp up its key programmes ...