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SINGAPORE: ATK sets sights on Asia-Pacific with Singapore Airshow debut
With an eye on strong defence markets in the Asia-Pacific, US firm ATK has exhibited at the Singapore Airshow for the first time. The company's main...
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SINGAPORE: Bell to revitalise commercial portfolio
Bell Helicopter is placing renewed emphasis on its commercial helicopter portfolio, with the objective of earning 50% of its revenue from commercial sales. "We...
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NewsBoeing studies ultra long-range 777-8LX concept
Boeing is exploring an ultra long-range replacement of the 777-200LR, conceptually dubbed the 777-8LX. Likely to be the last of three members of a...
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Vega maiden launch goes to plan
The European Space Agency successfully launched its new small launcher, Vega, on 13 February with an apparently perfect flight from its space port in Kourou,...
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NewsEmbraer completes first engine run on Legacy 500 business jet
Embraer has completed the first engine run on its Legacy 500 business jet at the company's headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
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NewsAnadolu 737's low-level flight echoes prior Stansted incident
Misinterpretation of altitude restrictions led an AnadoluJet Boeing 737-800 to level off at just 450ft (137m) after leaving London Stansted - an incident...
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NewsPiaggio sells first Avanti IIs into China
Piaggio has sold its first Chinese-registered P180 Avanti IIs to Chinese operator CAEA Aviation Investment of Beijing, which will also act as its exclusive sales agent for the country.
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German government says toxic cabin air is an EASA issue
A German cross-party parliamentary committee that heard evidence on aircraft cabin air contamination last September has voted that the problem is reported so rarely that no further action needs to be taken on it.
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TECHNOLOGY: Photons key to Rockwell Collins radio nexus
Rockwell Collins may be within 10 years of building radios composed almost entirely of software, thanks to progress being made through a Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) project.
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NewsINFOGRAPHIC: The evolution of the operating lessors
From the first lease deal in 1965 to the situation today where nearly 40% of the global fleet are on operating lease, Airline Business' finance interactive traces the key events in the journey of the leasing sector.
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NewsBombardier announces firm deal for five Q400s
An undisclosed buyer has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Bombardier NextGen Q400 turboprops, the Canadian airframer announced today. The...
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NewsCutaway & technical description: How Boeing developed the F-15 Silent Eagle
Boeing's F-15SE, a competitive response to "fifth generation" fighters, brings stealth to a type that has been in continuous production for almost 30 years.
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Gama Aviation opens Sharjah fixed-base operation
Business aviation services provider Gama Aviation has made its foray into the flourishing Middle Eastern aircraft and passenger-handling market following the opening of its fixed-base operation at Sharjah International Airport in late January.
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IAG notifies Commission over BMI acquisition
International Airlines Group has formally notified the European Commission regarding its plans to acquire UK operator BMI from Germany's Lufthansa. The...
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing targets 2013 firm configuration for 737 Max
Boeing aims to firm the configuration of its 737 Max family in 2013 as the final phase of the wind-tunnel testing begins in the USA and UK.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Enders vows Airbus will 'quickly fix' A380 cracks
Airbus chief executive Thomas Enders reiterated on Monday that the manufacturer will quickly work to fix the cracks that have been discovered on its Airbus A380s.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing steps up 787-9 development effort
Boeing will begin major assembly of the first 787-9 in the fourth quarter of this year, ahead of final assembly starting in Everett in early 2013.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Narrowbodies make mark in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has become an increasingly lucrative market for narrowbody aircraft, with the growth of low-cost travel and relaxation of regulations helping to drive orders throughout the region - and fuelling fears of overcapacity.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Southeast Asian aerospace sector extends its reach
Southeast Asian companies have an increasingly visible present in the airline industry, as established names, and several new ones, look to benefit from growing demand.