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NewsBAE-EADS merger ‘illogical’ says Invesco
As BAE Systems and EADS approach a 10 October deadline for either announcing formal terms for their proposed merger, walking away or requesting an extension...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Green spotlight shines on noise and air quality
Attention may be focused on carbon emissions but the problem of air and sound pollution will not go away
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NewsQatar Airways receives first Boeing 787
Qatar Airways has finally completed acceptance of its first Boeing 787-8, around six weeks later than expected. The airline completed title transfer...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Green concerns sustain interest in turboprops
Resurgent demand for turboprop aircraft is looking unlikely to abate as green regulations and rising oil prices add emphasis to the need for fuel efficiency
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NewsVIDEO: SpaceX launches first commercial mission to ISS
SpaceX has successfully launched the first commercial mission to the International Space Station (ISS), successfully launching a Dragon capsule loaded with 400kg (882lb) of supplies.
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NewsTurkish Airlines to take another 15 A330s
Star Alliance carrier Turkish Airlines is to acquire 15 Airbus A330-300s in a further expansion of its long-haul twinjet fleet.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Solar Impulse founders aim to highlight environmental solutions
Planning a solar-powered circumnavigation of the globe for 2015, the Solar Impulse founders insist technologies to meet many environmental challenges are already here
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NewsAir Berlin and Etihad seal broad codeshare with Air France-KLM
Oneworld carrier Air Berlin has agreed a new tie-up with SkyTeam operator Air France-KLM, including codesharing between the two sides, a deal which also brings in Air Berlin shareholder Etihad Airways.
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NewsIN FOCUS: China crisis adds urgency to Japanese air force modernisation
This year's Japan International Aerospace Exhibition in Nagoya coincides with efforts to modernise the nation's air force amid concerns about China's rising airpower
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NewsIN FOCUS: MRJ continues to defy the doubters
MRJ's 100-aircraft SkyWest order was the big surprise of this year's Farnborough air show, but the type still has a tough road ahead.
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NewsAmerican progresses on 757 seat repairs
American Airlines has completed repairs to the majority of its Boeing 757s that are affected by faulty seat clamps, and is on track to return all of the...
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NewsEmbraer displays new Legacy 500 in colour
Embraer has publicly displayed a freshly-painted Legacy 500 for the first time as the company moves closer to a long-delayed maiden flight of the mid-size...
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NewsNBAA condemns President Obama for 'disparaging business aviation'
President Barack Obama has again come under fire for saying he wants to end tax breaks for owners of business jets in the USA - this time during the first presidential debate with Mitt Romney.
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IAG's Walsh resigned to lack of extra London hub capacity
International Airlines Group chief executive Willie Walsh is resigned to a lack of political consensus that he believes will make additional London hub airport...
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NewsRussia signs deal for new-generation Il-76 transports
The Russian air force is to get 39 new Il-76 airlifters, under a contract signed on 3 October ...
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NewsConverted MD-80 lifts off on maiden flight
Florida's Aeronautical Engineers has performed the maiden flight of its converted Boeing MD-80 freighter, and the modification specialist is optimistic of obtaining a supplemental type certificate for the aircraft by the end of the month.
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NewsBombardier secures Global business jet orders and opens support office in Moscow
Bombardier has received a $300 million order for eight Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The contract consists of four long-range Global 6000s and the same number of ultra-long-range Global 8000s.
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NewsAmerican pulls 48 757s for seat repairs
American Airlines has grounded 48 Boeing 757-200s to repair faulty seat lock plunger mechanisms, following multiple instances of seats coming loose in flight.
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Nepalese carriers face blacklist scrutiny after latest crash
European authorities are considering whether to blacklist Nepalese carriers after the latest in a series of fatal commuter turboprop accidents underlined concerns over safety oversight.
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NewsNetJets Europe kick-starts Global 6000 demo tour
NetJets Europe has launched a demonstration tour of the Bombardier Global 6000 in "select markets" across the continent and says it has already sold 75% of the shares in the first two long-range business jets.