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NewsGeneral Atomics flies upgraded Reaper
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has flown the first Predator B Block 1+, an upgrade of what the US Air Force (USAF) calls the MQ-9 Reaper. The...
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NewsILA: Axed Talarion reborn as 'European UAS'
Development activities on Cassidian's Talarion unmanned air system project might have been formally shelved earlier this year, but the EADS company has clearly...
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NewsILA: A400M makes flying return to show circuit
Airbus Military's A400M arrived at ILA in spectacular style, with the European manufacturer back in air display mode after restricting the type to a static-only...
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NewsIN FOCUS: African skies: South Africa's aerospace and aviation industry looks to opportunities in the continent
During apartheid, South Africa's aerospace and defence industry provided the equipment the regime needed to defend its borders. The result was a highly developed sector with a range of competencies. Democracy led to painful restructuring, but two decades on, the industry is looking to opportunities in a burgeoning wider African ...
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ILA: All-electric Ce-Liner concept envisioned for 2035
German aerospace research institution Bauhaus Luftfahrt is displaying its concept for a zero-emissions 190-seat aircraft which could...
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ILA: Morphing leading edge undergoes windtunnel testing
Windtunnel tests on a newly developed high-lift concept, which uses a morphing leading edge to reduce drag and noise, have produced promising results.
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ILA: Lufthansa Technik orders CTT cabin system for BBJ2
Swedish specialist CTT Systems is to fit its Cair cabin-environment system to a Boeing BBJ2 executive jet under an agreement with Germany's Lufthansa Technik.
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ILA: MBDA waits on German Meteor contract
MBDA (Display G3/642) is firing up its efforts to supply Germany with Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles, with the nation being the only one...
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Romania in 'advanced discussions' over Tarom sale
Romania's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is in "advanced discussions" with investors over the planned sale of state-owned airline Tarom. In...
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NewsILA: Eurocopter presents EC145 T2 mock-up
While the first two prototypes of the Eurocopter EC145 T2 are employed in the flight-test programme, the manufacturer is showing a mock-up...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Denel Aerostructures hopes A400M will finally establish it in first tier of global manufacturers
Troubled Denel Aerostructures hopes that holding on to its prized A400M contract will have a halo effect on its business
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NewsILA: Arianespace has hands full with multiple launches
European launch operator Arianespace has never been busier as teams prepare for six missions concurrently - including two flights next...
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NewsIN FOCUS: South African Air Force enjoys fruits of modernisation but challenges remain
South Africa's air force wants to better utilise its new Swedish fighters, but a fresh A400M order remains a distant prospect
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NewsIN FOCUS: South Africa's business and general aviation players look to opportunities in wider African region
The continent's business aviation market has long been centred in South Africa, but other nations are seeing strong growth
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NewsILA: Eurofighter chief Casolini outlines priorities
The four-nation Eurofighter consortium is within weeks of submitting its response to Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK on a package of...
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ILA: Luftwaffe advances Eurofighter experience
German air force experience of operating its Eurofighters has moved on significantly since the last ILA, with one notable recent highlight being a month-long...
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ILA: Show to capitalise on transfer to new airport site
ILA debuts at the new Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, developed to meet demand in the city for more exhibition capacity while taking advantage of its proximity...
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NewsRidgway to quit Virgin Atlantic in the spring of 2013
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Steve Ridgway is to quit the airline next year after more than a decade at the helm of the UK operator. In a statement...
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NewsILA: Prospering market has India out in force
India's aerospace boom is reflected in the nation having its biggest-ever presence at the show. No fewer than 18 private Indian companies are represented...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Africa Aerospace & Defence looks to break records
Delegations from southern Africa - looking to upgrade homeland security assets - will boost numbers at this year's AAD