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NewsIN FOCUS: US Army rethinks UAV training
Warfare often brings leaps forward as technology adapts to new threats: the First World War brought maturity and experience to aviation generally, and the Second World War brought the same to the jet engine.
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NewsAirbus renews efforts to place A330s with El Al
Airbus is again tabling an A330 lease-deal to Israeli flag-carrier El Al as stop-gap until the new-generation A350 becomes available.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Simulation seen as key to cost-effective military training
As defence outlays start to shrink after a decade of growth, the US Department of Defense is exploring the increased use of flight-simulation technology to cut back on fuel costs and reduce the wear and tear on its aircraft fleet.
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NewsEurocopter sets its sights on Australian expansion
Eurocopter has opened a new centre in Perth, Western Australia to support the growing Eurocopter fleet of helicopters deployed in the booming resources industry in the state.
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Nordic states insist SAS rescue package is not illegal aid
SAS Group's three government owner states believe their proposed participation in the company's restructuring is based on market terms, and that their assistance will help lead to the sale of national shareholdings in the airline company.
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Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to overhaul landing gears for China Airlines
China Airlines has selected Messier-Bugatti-Dowty for the exchange and overhaul of landing gears on its 14 Airbus A330s and one A340. This agreement...
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Sweden to assist Vietnam's UAV development
The Vietnam Aerospace Association (VASA) and Sweden's Unmanned Systems Group have entered an agreement that will help Vietnam develop and build unmanned...
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ITT Exelis completes electromagnetic testing of Pakistan F-16s' EW pods
ITT Exelis has completed electromagnetic testing of the AN/ALQ-211 (V)9 for use aboard 41 Pakistan air force Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Long march ahead for Chinese naval airpower
Chinese television footage showing Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark fighter aircraft operating from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) aircraft carrier,...
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NewsChina starts flight operations from first aircraft carrier
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has started test flights onboard its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, with Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark...
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Orbest selects SR Technics for A320 C-checks
Spanish leisure carrier Orbest has signed up SR Technics for two C-checks on its Airbus A320 fleet. The work is being done at the MRO provider's narrowbody...
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NewsIsraeli sources hail UAV contribution to Gaza operation
The eight-day conflict in Gaza brought Israel's use of unmanned air vehicles and intelligence sensors to a peak ...
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NewsGol to close Webjet and shed over 800 staff
Brazilian carrier Gol Linhas Aereas is to shut down budget airline Webjet and lay off 850 employees. Webjet will be closed down in phases, beginning...
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NewsTAI to sell Anka UAVs to Egypt
Egypt has agreed to purchase 10 Anka unmanned air vehicles made by Turkish Aerospace Industries ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Saab restructures to better target export markets
For a European defence and security company to be talking about switching focus from its domestic customer to export markets is hardly rare these days.
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NewsIN FOCUS: GKN poised for transformaton in wake of Volvo Aero acquisition
With its £633 million ($1 billion) acquisition of Volvo Aero complete, GKN Aerospace has embarked on what appears to be a 15-month transformation, as it adds manufacturing jet engine components to its competence as a top-tier aerostructures supplier.
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Eurocopter promises to solve EC225 issues by February
Eurocopter chief executive Lutz Bertling has committed to returning the global EC225 fleet to unrestricted service by next February as operators continue...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Sweden acts smart to deliver 'complete air force'
At its peak military strength during the early years of the Cold War, Sweden boasted an inventory of about 1,000 combat aircraft, giving it one of the largest...
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NewsUK to launch Crowsnest AEW assessment in 2013
The UK will next year launch an assessment phase effort for a programme to replace its Sea King 7 surveillance helicopters ...
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AgustaWestland nets Swedish SAR buy
The Swedish Maritime Administration has purchased seven AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin-engined helicopters for use on search and rescue (SAR) operations. The...