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NewsWinglets and anti-ship missile top latest additions to C295
Airbus Military has revealed plans to flight-test several further enhancements for its C295 medium transport and special mission aircraft. These will include the addition of efficiency-boosting winglets and an anti-ship missile.
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NewsRussia and China discuss Il-96 successor
Russia's United Aircraft and its Chinese counterpart Comac appear to be close to reaching an agreement to jointly develop a new widebody aircraft based on the Ilyushin Il-96.
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NewsIndia interested in more C-17s, says Boeing
India has expressed early interest in the possibility of obtaining more Boeing C-17 strategic transports to follow its firm order for 10 of the type ...
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NewsIsrael adds F-15s to Elbit mission training centre
Elbit Systems has been awarded a follow-on contract to integrate synthetic training devices for the Israel air force's Boeing F-15s ...
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NewsAirbus converges on A320 sharklet retrofit
Pressure on wing-tip manufacturer as Airbus closes on plans to offer fuel-saving tip on both new-build and older A320s
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NewsLockheed Martin awarded $19.8 million contract to study JSM integration onto F-35
The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $19.8 million modification to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-fee F-35 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP)...
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NewsUS DOD's first non-test pilot qualifies on F-35
The US Department of Defense's first non-test pilot finished his qualification to fly the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter on 31 May. "I...
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NewsA4A and IATA continue push against proposed US airline fees
Industry groups Airlines for America (A4A) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have published a new report emphasising the economic benefits of air transport on the US, as they continue their push against proposed fee increases on passengers and flights in the country.
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NewsHobby decision prompts cuts at United’s Houston hub
United Airlines will not launch its planned nonstop flight between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Auckland, New Zealand, in response to...
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Ukraine's MRK Airlines signs for three MA60s
Ukraine's MRK Airlines has inked a purchase agreement with China's Xian Aircraft for three MA60 twin-turboprops.
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Manx register approaches 500-aircraft milestone
The Isle of Man aircraft registry hopes to add the 500th aircraft in July as the appetite for M-prefixed registrations from the world's first dedicated private registry continues to soar among high net-worth individuals and corporations.
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Jet Aviation restructures Basel operation
Jet Aviation has reorganised its facility in Basel, Switzerland, into two independently managed organisations covering completions and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO).
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Australian helicopter association launched as sector grows rapidly
A group of senior Australian helicopter industry executives are launching the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) to represent the rapidly growing sector.
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NewsPerfect Aviation adds to managed fleet, plans London exodus during Olympics
Perfect Aviation has added a Bombardier Learjet 45 and a Challenger 605 to its European managed...
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NewsAirline industry drives command training up priorities list
Fast-growing Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has commissioned a UK flight-training organisation to provide command training for its pilots. At the same time,...
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NewsEvektor SportStar light sport aircraft clinches EASA approval
Czech general aviation aircraft manufacturer Evektor has clinched European...
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NewsEurocopter joins forces with Heli-One to bid for Norway's search and rescue contract
Eurocopter and international helicopter support company Heli-One ...
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Guernsey forges ahead with aircraft registry plan
Guernsey is forging ahead with plans to launch a business aircraft register as it looks to emulate the success of a similar scheme set up by the Isle of Man.
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NewsSelex to equip more RAF Chinooks with Titan cameras
Selex Galileo has been awarded a follow-on contract to supply electro-optical/infrared sensors for the UK Royal Air Force's growing fleet of Boeing CH-47...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Rating the prospects of the 747-8 Freighter
The 747-8 Freighter has entered service, but is it a new paradigm for cargo or merely a white elephant?