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NewsNetJets takes delivery of first Global 6000
NetJets has taken delivery of the first Bombardier Global 6000 business jet featuring its new bespoke interior - the Signature Series.
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NewsIsrael intercepts target rocket with David's Sling system
Israel has successfully tested its new long-range rocket interceptor system, scoring a direct hit on a target ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: American's paper bankruptcy anniversary
Happy paper anniversary American Airlines, it was a year ago today that you filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and ended an era. The Fort Worth,...
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Airbus pushes enhanced A330 against 787-9
Airbus believes its proposed higher-weight and fuel-capacity modifications to the A330-300 will offer certain competitive advantages over the Boeing 787-9. The...
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NewsTecnam delivers first Rotax 912iS-powered P2008s
Italian general aviation aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has delivered the first two production Tecnam P2008 piston singles fitted with the new Rotax 912iS fuel injection engine. The aircraft were handed over to undisclosed private owners in the USA and Colombia.
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Rafael advances work on missile defence command and control system
Israel's multi-layered rocket and missile defence system requires advanced coordination to deliver a unified threat picture ...
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Pan-African low-cost carrier Fastjet launches scheduled flights
Pan-African low-cost carrier FastJet has commenced domestic operations from Dar es Salaam's Julius Nyerere airport. The maiden flight was operated...
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Star Alliance eyes two carriers in India
Star Alliance has confirmed that it is in talks with India's Jet Airways, which is seeking the Indian government's approval to join the group. "We...
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NewsPICTURE: Bangladesh army inducts two Eurocopter Dauphins
The Bangladesh army has formally introduced two new Eurocopter AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters ...
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NewsAirbus to raise A330 take-off weight and fuel capacity
Airbus is further hiking the maximum take-off weight of the A330, raising it to 242t, and will offer a higher fuel capacity option for the larger A330-300...
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Shenzhen Airlines joins Star Alliance
Shenzhen Airlines has become the 27th member of Star Alliance and the second Chinese carrier in the alliance's network. The carrier's formal membership...
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NewsUnited receives third Boeing 787
United Airlines has received its third Boeing 787-8 from the manufacturer, with two more due before the end of the year.
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AirAsia chooses A320 over CSeries
Malaysia's AirAsia will stick to an all-Airbus A320 fleet after deciding against an order for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft. The low-cost carrier's...
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Pentagon to invest in new prototype aircraft designs
The US Department of Defense (DOD) will be investing in new prototype aircraft in order to preserve the country's engineering design talents, the Pentagon's...
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NewsTop Pentagon official believes sequestration can be averted
The Pentagon's top procurement official is confident that the Congressional sequestration manoeuvre mandated by the Budget Control Act can be averted before...
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Israel working on low-observable UAV
The Israeli military is developing a large, classified unmanned air vehicle (UAV) with features consistent with stealthy aircraft designs, according to a...
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NewsUK weighing options for Apache attack helicopter upgrade
The British Army is considering options for a possible capability sustainment programme for its AH1 Apache attack helicopters ...
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Bristol Flying Centre expects passenger numbers to rise 1,700%
The Bristol Flying Centre is set to double passenger numbers in 2013 and "significantly increase" movements at the Bristol airport base following the award...
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VistaJet enters history books with Bombardier aircraft order
Luxury private jet operator and prolific Bombardier aircraft buyer VistaJet has entered the history books having placed...
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Hangar8 sees profits grow on demand for large business jets
Growth in the market for large-cabin business jets helped drive revenue and profit growth at London Oxford airport-based Hangar8...