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NewsBAE Systems, EADS call off merger talks
In the face of overwhelming opposition from shareholders and severe misgivings in Berlin, Paris and London, BAE and EADS have thrown in the towel on their...
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Software tools helping Airbus designers see through complexity
Humans are pretty good at visualising what will happen if they change one part of a simple system but when that change impacts a large number of outcomes,...
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Japanese police order two AW139 helicopters
AgustaWestland has signed a deal with the Japan National Police Agency for two AW139 helicopters.
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New tools aimed at non-linear design challenges
Engineers typically design mechanical systems to perform through operating ranges, according to mathematical rules that are clearly established from the relatively narrow range of conditions it is possible to test in the laboratory or - in the case of aircraft - on the ground.
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IN FOCUS: Business aviation multiplies corporate effectiveness, says study
Business consultancy Oxford Economics says that each additional passenger on a business aviation flight contributes the same to gross domestic product as...
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Honeywell targets opportunities in Japan
Honeywell sees opportunities for both its commercial and defence businesses in Japan.
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NewsNorway hopes for arrival of first F-35 in 2015
Norway intends to spend NKr1.78 billion ($300 million) in 2013 on its Lockheed Martin F-35A acquisition under its proposed defence budget, enabling it to...
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Lockheed Martin working with Mitsubishi on F-35 line
Lockheed Martin is working with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on a local final assembly and checkout line for the F-35.
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Fuji starts third 787 wingbox assembly line
Fuji Heavy Industries has activated a third assembly line to produce wingboxes for the Boeing 787-8 and has started producing the first 787-9 wingbox. As...
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Embraer’s Phenom 300 gains type certification in the Philippines
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has awarded Embraer with a type certification for its Phenom 300 light jet to operate the aircraft...
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Link to serve western Japan and work with StarFlyer
Japanese start-up airline Link plans to serve destinations in western Japan and is likely to collaborate closely with full-service carrier StarFlyer.
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NewsHirobo launches remote control one-man helicopter
Japanese remote control helicopter maker Hirobo has unveiled a battery-powered helicopter that is designed for one person. The HX-1 employs contra-rotating...
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Delta TechOps signs three-year engine deal with Neos
Delta TechOps signed a three-year, non-exclusive time and materials contract with Milan-based carrier Neos for maintenance on its CFM International CFM56-7B engines.
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Lufthansa Technik and GE collaborate on engine repair
Lufthansa Technik and GE Aviation have signed a long-term material supply agreement for spare parts and repairs on the CF6-80C2 and CF34 engines. The...
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NewsIN FOCUS: American seeks more codeshares, despite opposition
American Airlines is seeking to expand the number of codeshares it has with other airlines, even as it gains Qatar Airways as a Oneworld partner. Tom...
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MROE: Europe prepares CAMO rule change
EASA is planning to change regulations to make it easier for airlines to outsource continued airworthiness management to external maintenance partners. Air...
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NewsThai army orders two AW139 helicopters
AgustaWestland has signed a contract to supply the Royal Thai Army with two AW139 utility helicopters ...
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ANALYSIS: Oneworld's Qatar moves shows changing world order
Confirmation that Qatar Airways is to join the Oneworld alliance and that Air France-KLM will begin codesharing with Etihad Airways and its partner Air Berlin,...
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NewsDARPA completes autonomous high-altitude refuelling tests
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has completed autonomous refuelling trials with two Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawks ...