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NewsQatar 787 to make Heathrow debut on 13 December
Qatar Airways will launch Doha-London Heathrow services using its new Boeing 787 on 13 December. It will be the first airline to serve the UK using...
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NewsPilots evaluate Taxibot before planned certification in 2013
Lufthansa to conduct trials with early version of Israeli-developed cockpit-controlled tow-tractor shown off at Châteauroux
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NewsBA to allow passengers to use IFE for entire flight
British Airways is to allow passengers to watch and listen to in-flight entertainment from boarding through to landing, following an assessment of safety...
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NewsPICTURE: VistaJet makes history with largest Bombardier business jet order for up to 142 Global jets
Swiss luxury business aircraft operator VistaJet has placed the largest Bombardier business jet order in history with a deal to acquire up to 142 Global twin jets.
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NewsPICTURES: Russian Helicopters delivers first civilian Mi-171 to Indonesia
Russian Helicopters has delivered the first Mil Mi-171 utility helicopter for a civilian customer in Indonesia. In an email statement, Russian Helicopters...
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NewsCessna, CAIGA formalise Caravan joint venture
Cessna and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) have entered a joint venture contract for the final assembly of Caravan turboprop aircraft in...
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GippsAero appoints West Coast Aviation as GA8 Airvan distributor
GippsAero has selected West Coast Aviation Services as its authorised dealer in the western USA, with the company tapped to sell the firm's GA8 Airvan aircraft. Based...
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Eurocopter opens Perth support centre
Eurocopter has opened a support centre in Perth for helicopters used in offshore oil support operations.
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Taimyr ATR incident keeps pressure on de-icing issue
Russian investigators have detailed an incident involving an ATR 42, which was found to have not been properly de-iced after it experienced control problems...
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Boeing keeps 787-9 on schedule, still working double-stretched variant
Boeing executives say the 787-9 is still on schedule and under-weight, but the 787-10 needs a "little more work" before the company is authorised to offer...
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NewsUS Navy releases draft RFP for Presidential helicopter
The US Navy (USN) has released a new draft request for proposal (RFP) for the VXX Presidential helicopter replacement programme. A formal RFP should be released...
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China launches likely reconnaissance satellite constellation
China has launched what is likely a new constellation of reconnaissance satellites for the Ministry of Defence. The launch of the Long March 4C vehicle...
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Hello to be closed down after investor search fails
Insolvent Swiss carrier Hello will be finally wound down after attempts to find a new investor fell through. The Basle-based charter and wet-lease...
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NewsBelgium's NHV orders ten EC175s
Eurocopter has secured a €150 million order for ten EC175s from Belgian operator NHV. Deliveries of the multirole twin-engined helicopter will begin next year - following European approval - and the final aircraft will be handed over in 2015, says Eurocopter.
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US gives thumbs up to XtremeAir's aerobatic XA42
Germany's XtremeAir has received US certification for its XA42 aerobatic aircraft, opening up the largest general aviation market for the two-seat piston single.
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NewsIN FOCUS: US Army rethinks UAV training
Warfare often brings leaps forward as technology adapts to new threats: the First World War brought maturity and experience to aviation generally, and the Second World War brought the same to the jet engine.
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NewsAirbus renews efforts to place A330s with El Al
Airbus is again tabling an A330 lease-deal to Israeli flag-carrier El Al as stop-gap until the new-generation A350 becomes available.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Simulation seen as key to cost-effective military training
As defence outlays start to shrink after a decade of growth, the US Department of Defense is exploring the increased use of flight-simulation technology to cut back on fuel costs and reduce the wear and tear on its aircraft fleet.
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NewsEurocopter sets its sights on Australian expansion
Eurocopter has opened a new centre in Perth, Western Australia to support the growing Eurocopter fleet of helicopters deployed in the booming resources industry in the state.
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Nordic states insist SAS rescue package is not illegal aid
SAS Group's three government owner states believe their proposed participation in the company's restructuring is based on market terms, and that their assistance will help lead to the sale of national shareholdings in the airline company.