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NewsTAG Farnborough bans jets that do not meet Chapter 4 noise standards
The UK's only dedicated business aviation hub - TAG Farnborough airport - has banned all jet aircraft which do not meet ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards
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NewsVisionAire sets sights on 2014 first flight for new Vantage jet
VisionAire Jets the new owner of the Vantage single-engined business aircraft – is planning to fly the first conforming prototype of the modernised entry-level jet in 2014 and is seeking up to $140 million to fund the programme through to certification and first deliveries.
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NewsIN FOCUS: China’s new strategic airlifter
Few aircraft are as intriguing - and vexing - as the prototypes that periodically appear at Chinese airfields. The most recent example to have set China'...
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NewsBoeing expects BBJ output to dip in 2013
Boeing expects deliveries of its business jets to drop slightly in 2013, after posting "extraordinary" output last year.
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Israeli air force to host major multinational exercise
The Israeli air force is planning to stage its largest ever multinational exercise, with at least five foreign air forces due to participate ...
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NewsUK reveals expenditure on delayed Watchkeeper programme
The UK expects to spend £160 million on its Watchkeeper UAS programme over the next three financial years ...
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Craig Kreeger named Virgin Atlantic’s new CEO
Virgin Atlantic Airways has confirmed the appointment of Craig Kreeger as its new chief executive, replacing outgoing CEO Steve Ridgway. Kreeger will...
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NewsJapan Airlines continues to fly 787s after Boston incident
Japan Airlines is continuing to fly its Boeing 787-8s following a fire on the type while it was on the ground at Boston Logan International Airport. This...
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Indonesia's Lion Air mulls 'substantial' Airbus order
Lion Air is in talks with Airbus with regards to a "substantial" order for narrowbody aircraft, a move that could break Boeing's dominance in the Indonesian market.
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Al Novick authored, implemented Allison comeback strategy
Allen "Al" Novick, who helped to transform the fortunes of engine maker Allison in the 1980s, died of natural causes on 8 December 2012.
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NewsPICTURE: Iraq receives C-130J transports
The Iraqi air force has boosted its air transport fleet, with the arrival of its first three C-130Js ...
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NewsEclipse responds to USAF trainer request for information
Eclipse Aerospace has submitted a response to a US Air Force request for information (RFI) for a very light jet to support the service's undergraduate pilot...
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NewsBoeing working with JAL on 787 fire at Boston airport
A battery explosion and subsequent fire damaged a parked and empty Japan Air Lines (JAL) Boeing 787 shortly after landing at Boston Logan International airport...
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NewsIndia selects Airbus Military MRTT for six-aircraft deal
India has selected the Airbus Military A330 multi-role tanker transport as its preferred bid for a six aircraft requirement to supply the nation's air force ...
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NewsHawaiian signs MOU for 16 A321neos
Hawaiian Airlines intends to buy at least 16 Airbus A321neos to be delivered between 2017 and 2020.
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NewsDebt-ridden AeroSvit's aircraft detained at various airports
Ukraine's foreign affairs ministry has disclosed that aircraft operated by AeroSvit have been detained at various airports, in the wake of bankruptcy proceedings being initiated against the troubled carrier.
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IN FOCUS: Wind farm radar clutter poses growing ATC risk
Wind power may be one of the obvious solutions to the world's renewable energy conundrum, but the actual generators can create as much noise as they do electricity - and not only from those who question the environmental friendliness of erecting massive towers in formerly scenic vistas
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NewsIN FOCUS: What next for Europe's carbon-trading scheme?
Despite increasing pressure from other countries, the EU has always been staunch in its defence of the inclusion of aviation in its emissions trading scheme (ETS). Then suddenly in November, it announced that it was "stopping the clock" on the scheme as a gesture of goodwill to allow the International ...
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NewsChina Eastern launches Huai’an-Hong Kong service
China Eastern Airlines launched a twice weekly Huai'an-Hong Kong service on 23 December. It is using Airbus A320 aircraft on the route, says the carrier. Huai'an...
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Sri Lanka to build MRO facility at Hambantota airport
Sri Lanka is planning to build an MRO facility at its upcoming Hambantota International Airport. Construction of the country's second international...