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NewsIN FOCUS: Bombardier reveals Queretaro plant for Learjet 85
Bombardier launched the Learjet 85 in 2008 with a bold plan for production. Ever since Bill Lear founded the company nearly half a century ago, Learjet manufacturing was concentrated almost exclusively in Wichita, Kansas, the self-described "air capital of the world".
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Elbit to upgrade Apache mission processor
Elbit Systems of America has been contracted to redesign the mission processor for Boeing's AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter ...
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NewsPICTURE: Airbus unveils A350 tail fin
Airbus has completed manufacturing and painting the vertical stabiliser for the first A350 (MSN1), which is to participate in the flight test campaign. The...
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NewsNBAA: 429 GlobalRanger teaches Bell new lessons in design
Bell Helicopter has learned some lessons with the 429 GlobalRanger, starting from the very beginning, when production of its forerunner 427 was suspended...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Business Aircraft Census 2012
The fragile state of the world's largest economies, coupled with political volatility in global hot spots, has continued to stifle business aviation's much-needed recovery.
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Lessors raise concerns over 'removed' Kingfisher components
Several Kingfisher Airlines aircraft that have been parked at various Indian airports have reportedly had parts and components stripped out of them. The...
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NewsIn Focus: NBAA 2012 show preview
The National Business Aviation Association will raise the curtain on its 65th annual convention and exhibition on 30 October at the Orange County Convention Centre, Florida.
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NewsVirgin closing on selection of 747-400 and A340-600 replacement
Virgin Atlantic expects to decide soon on a type to replace its Airbus A340-600s and Boeing 747-400s as part of its drive to phase out four-engined aircraft. The...
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Virgin Atlantic chief executive Steve Ridgway
Steve Ridgway has faithfully ridden shotgun for his flamboyant boss Sir Richard Branson during much of the three decades that Virgin Atlantic has waged...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: No Indian summer for Kingfisher
Six years ago, Kingfisher Airlines boss Vijay Mallya told Airline Business during a cover interview how he was "building a sustainable business model in...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Air taxi industry is 'alive and kicking'
The death of the air taxi model has been greatly exaggerated - in the USA at least.
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NewsTurkish Airlines orders up to 20 777-300ERs
Turkish Airlines has announced an order for 15 Boeing 777-300ERs plus five options. Three of the aircraft will be delivered in 2014, followed by seven...
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Superjet International gears up for work on Interjet order
Superjet International has officially inaugurated its Venice-Tesera completions facility for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft as it gears up to...
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NewsFirst Japanese-owned VIP GrandNew enters service
The first Japanese-owned corporate/VIP configured AgustaWestland GrandNew has entered service with an undisclosed customer.
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NewsIndian DGCA suspends Kingfisher's license
Kingfisher Airlines' air operator's certificate has been suspended by the Indian regulators after the carrier failed to convince them of its ability to resume...
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NewsUS Air Force cancels Reusable Booster System
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has zeroed out funding for the Reusable Booster System (RBS), the space launch vehicle meant to replace the current...
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NewsSikorsky starts construction of S-97 Raider prototypes
Sikorsky has started building two prototype S-97 Raider high-speed compound helicopters for the US Army's prospective Armed Aerial Scout programme. The...
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NewsHoneywell hints of aircraft programmes still under wraps
Aerospace engines and avionics supplier Honeywell says it has won new contracts for programmes that have yet to be publicly revealed with a combined lifetime...
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AOPA launches programme to reverse decline in US pilot population
The US Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has unveiled details of its long-term programme to facilitate the growth of flying clubs in the USA.
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NewsSonaca Montreal wins wing panel contract for Global 7000/8000
Sonaca Montreal will supply wing panels for the ultra long-range Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 business jets under a $20 million contract announced on 16 October.