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Initial tests of Honeywell TPE-331-powered An-2 completed
A Russian aviation design institute has completed initial testing of an Antonov An-2 biplane re-engined with a US-made Honeywell Aerospace TPE-331 turboprop...
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Ryanair takeover bid for Aer Lingus crashes into EU hurdles
Ryanair's takeover bid for Aer Lingus will be allowed to lapse following a decision by the European Commission to conduct an "in-depth investigation" into...
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ExecuJet opens FBO in Lagos to exploit opportunities in booming region
ExecuJet will open fully its first African fixed-base operation outside South Africa - in Lagos, Nigeria - in September, as soaring oil and mineral revenues...
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NewsLockheed awarded $207 million contract to incorporate Israeli-specific F-35 systems
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $207 million contract modification to incorporate unique Israeli equipment into the F-35 ...
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Airbus corporate jet set to make South Africa debut
Airbus will complete a major milestone later this month when it exhibits one of its corporate jet models at the Africa Aerospace & Defence show in South...
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NewsAerolineas Argentinas and China Southern sign codeshare
Aerolineas Argentinas and China Southern signed a codeshare agreement ahead of the state-owned Argentine carrier's entry into the Skyteam alliance today. Mariano...
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NewsUK issues urgent call for maritime UAS deal
The UK Ministry of Defence was due to receive responses by 28 August from contractors interested in bidding for a maritime unmanned air system deal worth...
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NewsSweden, Switzerland cement Gripen pact
The Swedish and Swiss governments have signed a framework agreement to cooperate on the Saab Gripen E/F ...
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Rafael developing lightweight weapons for UAS
Rafael is developing downsized versions of some of its weapon systems for use with unmanned air systems, with its efforts being aimed at the international market.
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NewsAeroflot halts Rossiya An-148 deliveries
Aeroflot appears to have shelved plans for subsidiary carrier Rossiya to double its Antonov An-148 fleet, following a hike in the twinjet type's catalogue price.
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UK parliamentary group calls for urgent Heathrow expansion
The UK's All Party Parliamentary Group on Aviation has released a statement recommending that all efforts should be made "to ensure the UK retains and grows...
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India nears decision in UAS contests
India is close to purchasing a record number of micro and mini unmanned air systems for its air force and army ...
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NewsPICTURE: Poland fields last second-hand C-130 Hercules
The Polish air force has commissioned its latest ex-US Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130E transport into service ...
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NewsObituary: Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong, former US Navy and NASA test pilot who became the first person to walk on the Moon, died on 25 August at the age of 82, reportedly due to...
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Australia to link carbon trading system with EU ETS
The federal government of Australia has reached an agreement with the European Commission over linking the two region's carbon trading platforms in a shared...
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Fly Leasing purchases two 737-800s
Fly Leasing has acquired two Boeing 737-800 aircraft on lease to Transaero Airlines. The aircraft, which were manufactured in 1998, were financed through...
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NewsGE amasses 2300 test hours on GE38
General Electric has amassed 2300 test hours on the GE38 turboshaft engine it is developing for the Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter. The test hours were...
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NewsAerolineas Argentinas to join SkyTeam tomorrow
Aerolineas Argentinas will officially join the SkyTeam alliance tomorrow in a ceremony in Buenos Aires. Argentina's flag carrier first signed an agreement...
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BlueBird, Elbit await Chilean UAS decision
Chile's defence ministry is expected to soon announce the winner of a competition to supply mini unmanned air systems, after narrowing its options to the...
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Lufthansa braces for cabin crew strike as talks collapse
Lufthansa cabin crew are calling for strikes following the collapse of last-ditch negotiations with the airline, though it is not yet clear when the walkouts...