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NewsFlybe to cut fleet as part of restructuring plan
UK regional carrier Flybe's restructuring programme will involve reducing the fleet by seven aircraft compared with its previous growth plans.
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NewsUK's Flybe cuts 300 staff in bid to return to profits
UK regional carrier Flybe is to axe 300 staff as part of an effort to restore profitability to the company in 2013-14. The airline group has detailed...
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NewsUSAF delays Afghan Light Air Support source selection
A US Air Force tender to purchase 20 light attack aircraft for the Afghan air force has been delayed. The service was expected to award a contract for the...
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NewsDeep Space Industries formed to exploit near-Earth asteroids
A newly-formed company, Deep Space Industries, has announced a plan to mine asteroids flying by the Earth. The company intends to send small, lightweight...
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NewsCirrus introduces fifth-generation SR22
Cirrus has introduced its fifth-generation SR22 series of piston singles, which boast an increase in gross weight from 1,543kg (3,400lb) to 1,633kg and a rise in seating capacity from four to five people.
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IN FOCUS: How new export credit rules will change aircraft finance
New rules for export credit have come into force, but questions remain over the goal of pushing more airlines towards commercial financing or whether the new agreement tackles every issue of concern.
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IN FOCUS: International growth is driving expansion at San Antonio airport in Texas
Network USA is the annual Airline Business route-planning event Dates 3-5 March Venue Hyatt Regency, San Antonio Event organiser Airline...
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IN FOCUS: Why IATA wants to shake up the airline distribution sector
IATA's plans to shake up the airline retail world with its New Distribution Capability has met with a mixed response, but the association's distribution and financial services chief Aleks Popovich believes the sector is in vital need of modernisation
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NewsIsrael to boost rocket detection, tests improved Iron Dome
Israel's air force is upgrading its detection system for incoming rockets, and has tested an improved Iron Dome interceptor ...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Can European ATC gain from the American way?
Private competition in the provision of 'contract towers' has helped drive down US air traffic control costs and the opportunity is there for similar savings...
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Sabena selected for Airbus A319 VIP modification
Sabena Technics has been selected by an undisclosed Asian customer to carry out the VIP cabin modification of an Airbus A319 airliner.
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NewsPICTURE: Austria's first Hercules enters modernisation programme
The UK's Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has begun a modernisation programme on Austria's C-130K fleet ...
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NewsAirTanker performs first airline operations with A330 Voyager
A civilian-registered A330 Voyager has made its first flights for UK provider AirTanker operating as an approved airline ...
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NewsDamaged ANA 787 battery sent for CT scans
The damaged lithium-ion battery from All Nippon Airways' Boeing 787-8 has been sent to Japan's space agency for checks. Investigators from the Japan...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Transatlantic venture faces antitrust test
European antitrust officials are about to impose commitments on United Airlines, Air Canada, and Lufthansa because of concerns about the anti-competitive...
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India to obtain 99 GE F414 engines for Tejas Mk II
India has completed a deal for 99 General Electric F414 engines, the powerplant for the planned Hindustan Aeronautics Tejas Mk II Light Combat Aircraft.
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Bombardier, South Korea in joint development talks for 90-seat turboprop
Bombardier is in talks with three potential South Korean partners to jointly develop a 90-seat turboprop aircraft.
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NewsMiscommunication between crew put Jetstar's A320 at risk of tail strike
Jetstar has added a module on incorrect thrust settings at take-off to its simulator training regime after an incident involving one of its Airbus A320s...
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IN FOCUS: Big data looks best in 3D
The death earlier this month of one of the more colourful characters in information technology marks a good time to consider one of the biggest challenges facing industry and government today, and one well known to aerospace decision-makers: too much data.
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NewsAgustaWestland, Embraer plan Brazil helicopter assembly line
AgustaWestland looks set to cash in on an oil-driven Brazilian helicopter sales bonanza through a joint venture with Embraer that could lead to production...