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AUVSI: Lockheed's SMSS adds border security, counter-IED to its load
Lockheed Martin's (booth 1657) Squad Mission Support System is known for helping lighten the load of soldiers as a cargo-carrying ground vehicle, but new...
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AUVSI: Barco developing new displays
Barco (booth 948) is showing off new next-generation display and processing hardware at the AVUSI show.
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AUVSI: Liquid Robotics expands sea and business presence
Liquid Robotics (booth 4637) has launched two of its Wave Glider unmanned surface vehicles off the coast of Puerto Rico to monitor hurricanes from the sea...
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Alaska Airlines grounds 737-400 after depressurisation
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-400 has been removed from service after cabin pressure was reduced following undisclosed "issues" with the electrical system...
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Porter launches first interline partnership with Qatar
Canada's Porter Airlines has launched its first interline partnership with Qatar Airways, as the airline seeks to add more partners later this year. The...
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NewsAmerican pilots reject tentative agreement, TWU ratifies
Pilots at American Airlines have rejected a tentative labour agreement from the carrier today, clearing the way for the bankruptcy court to rule on a motion...
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Honeywell joint venture breaks ground on C919 wheels and brakes facility
A joint venture between Honeywell and its Chinese partners has broken ground on a facility in China's Hunan province to produce the wheels and brakes systems...
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NewsAir Canada to launch LCC in 2013
Air Canada will launch a new low-cost carrier in 2013, say executives during an earnings call today. The Montreal-based airline would operate up to...
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UK CAA warns of disruption to issue of new pilot licences
Because of the approaching deadline of 17 September for issuing new-format EASA pilot licences, the UK Civil Aviation Authority has warned that it will have...
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NewsEmbraer confident of winning USAF light air support deal
Embraer is confident that its A-29 Super Tucano will win the US Air Force light air support contest, even though an earlier selection of the type was overturned in January.
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NewsHKA closes all-business-class route to London Gatwick
Hong Kong Airlines is to axe its all-business-class service between London Gatwick and Hong Kong from 10 September, citing the weak economic outlook in Europe. It...
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NewsIndonesia to rely on upgraded F-16s and K-FX fighters
Indonesia has ruled out further buys of Sukhoi fighter jets from Russia, instead bolstering its fleet with upgraded ex-US Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16s and, in the longer term, aircraft jointly developed with South Korea through the K-FX programme.
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NewsBombardier and Flexjet launch Learjet 85 US demo tour
Bombardier and its fractional ownership subsidiary Flexjet have launched a US demonstration tour of the new Learjet 85 to drum up sales of the midsize business jet from existing and potential fractional ownership customers.
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NewsAviation Partners seeks injunction on sharklet A320 sales
Aviation Partners has escalated a patent dispute with Airbus by asking a US court in Seattle to slap an injunction on all new sales of sharklet-equipped...
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AUVSI announces Foundation award winners
Today, the AUVSI Foundation is recognizing three individuals for their extraordinary contributions to the unmanned systems community.
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Thai Smile to take over several Thai Airways' routes
Regional carrier Thai Smile will take over three of the routes previously owned by its parent carrier, Thai Airways, this year. Starting 16 August,...
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NewsCathay Pacific reports HK$935m net loss for H1 2012
Cathay Pacific posted a net loss of HK$935 million ($121 million) for the first half of 2012, a reversal from the net profit of HK$2.81 billion posted in...
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NewsCathay Pacific firms orders for 26 A350-1000s
Cathay Pacific has firmed an agreement with Airbus to convert 16 of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft on order into the larger -1000 variant and has exercised an option to purchase 10 new -1000s.
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AUVSI: Las Vegas survival guide part two
Casino chaos The hub of Vegas is its Casino City and entertainment is its focus point. With nearly every corner housing a casino it is almost impossible...
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AUVSI: Flir branches out into laser products
While long known for its imagery products, electronic systems manufacturer Flir (booth 1851) has been making a concerted effort to branch out into laser...