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NewsChile’s first UAV makes first flight
Chile's Lascar unmanned aircraft prototype made its first flight on 23 November in the country's Bío region. The aircraft, the country's first unmanned air...
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NewsPICTURE: Upgraded Dutch C-130s in unique get-together
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has demonstrated its full fleet of four modernised Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transports together for the first time ...
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NewsFour bidders pursue UK maritime UAS deal
Four contractors have been invited to tender for an initially two-year requirement to provide the UK with a maritime unmanned air system capability ...
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NewsCitywing to modify logo after TAME objection
Newly-established Isle of Man regional carrier Citywing is to modify its logo ahead of launch in January, in the wake of concerns from Ecuadorian carrier...
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Iberia works to head off looming strikes
Iberia will begin negotiations with the 17 trade unions representing its workforce on 28 and 29 November as the cash-strapped carrier attempts to head off...
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RwandAir picks Iberia for CRJ900 parts support
RwandAir has selected Iberia's maintenance division to support components for two Bombardier CRJ900s operated by the African carrier. The three-year...
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Sukhoi confident over funding despite $100m interim loss
Sukhoi's civil aircraft division is confident of securing funding to address its liabilities, after auditors raised concerns about the airframer's financial...
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Jet Airways silent on reports of Etihad tie-up
India's Jet Airways has refused to comment on reports that it is about to conclude an alliance with Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad Airways. According to...
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NewsPICTURE: Third AW169 prototype takes to the skies
AgustaWestland's third AW169 prototype began flight testing on 23 November. The 4.5t light intermediate twin made a 35min flight from the airframer's base in Cascina Costa, Italy.
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ANALYSIS: Former execs seek to steer Qantas in a different direction
Former Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon seems set for a clash with his one-time protégé, the carrier's current boss Alan Joyce, over his connection to...
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Vueling to launch daily Heathrow-Palma de Mallorca flights
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling will launch daily flights from London Heathrow to Palma de Mallorca with the introduction of its summer timetable on 23...
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KAI stake bid deadline pushed back to 17 December
The final bidding deadline for a 41.75% stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has been pushed back to 17 December.
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SpiceJet to launch three new international services
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet plans to launch three new international services. It will operate daily services from Kochi to Male and Dubai starting...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: Embraer achieves Legacy 500 first flight, delays delivery to 2014
Embraer has pushed back the delivery date for the Legacy 500 even as the airframer announces clearing the first flight milestone for the first mid-size business jet to incorporate fly-by-wire controls.
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NewsStratolaunch and SpaceX part ways
Space launch company Stratolaunch has parted ways with manufacturer SpaceX, dissolving a partnership dating from the project's inception. "Stratolaunch...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: A320neo 'on track' as milestone approaches
In the two years since it announced the re-engining plan, Airbus has notched 1,500 A320neo orders, and assigned the first one a serial number
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NewsUS Navy loads X-47B UCAS-D onto USS Harry S Truman
The US Navy (USN) has loaded a Northrop Grumman X-47B unmanned combat air system demonstrator (UCAS-D) onto the carrier USS Harry S Truman in anticipation...
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IN FOCUS: ESA's key green-light projects for 2013-2017
Some of the main programmes European Space Agency member states meeting in Naples have agreed to fund for the 2013-2017 period include:
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IN FOCUS: Europe's next rocket has high hurdles to clear
Despite no real surprises emerging from the 20-21 November meeting in Naples of European Space Agency member states - who agreed funds for ESA to essentially...
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Russia holds back on 130-seat aircraft decision
Russia's industry minister indicates that a decision on pursuing the 130-seat aircraft sector will be made once the Irkut MS-21 programme is closer to certification. Denis...