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NewsFedEx signs on for 27 767-300Fs
FedEx plans to add 27 Boeing 767-300F freighters to its fleet beginning in 2014. The company in a statement said it signed an agreement covering the...
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NewsIN FOCUS: F-35 concurrency reaches turning point
What started as a seemingly isolated and quickly resolved issue - a single bulkhead that buckled during fatigue testing in November 2010 - has mushroomed into a suddenly public crisis of confidence within the Lockheed Martin F-35 programme.
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NewsSikorsky expects first S-76D handover in September
Manufacturer expects to deliver first of its new medium-class helicopters in September after 'stubbing its toe' on the way
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NewsJetBlue puts P&W back into lead for A320neo engines
US low-fare operator JetBlue Airways has tentatively opted for the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine for the Airbus A320neo, for which it has an order for 40. It...
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Emirates to add fourth daily A380 flight to London Heathrow
Emirates will deploy a fourth daily Airbus A380 flight to its Dubai-London Heathrow service from 25 March 2012.
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Oneworld names American chief Horton as chairman
Oneworld Alliance has elected American Airlines chief executive Tom Horton as its chairman.
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Australia removes JASSM, UAV from Projects of Concern list
Australia has removed two aerospace programmes from its Projects of Concern list, including the Lockheed Martin AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile...
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NewsRolls-Royce looks to grow military service business
Rolls-Royce aims to increase its provision of support services to military customers around the world by using its recent experience with the UK Royal Air Force ...
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NewsAustralian navy's Sea Kings make final flight
The Royal Australian Navy is retiring its Westland Sea King helicopters after 35 years of service. The nation's last Sea King formation departed the...
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Jetstar Asia CEO Chong Phit Lian to step down in February 2012
Jetstar Asia has announced that its chief executive Chong Phit Lian will be stepping down and that an executive search for a Singaporean to take over the...
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Malaysia Airlines cuts eight loss-making routes
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will be withdrawing its services on eight loss-making routes starting January 2012 to cut losses and improve its regional network.
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NewsOmani F-16 deal means continued wait for Eurofighter
Oman has placed a follow-on order with Lockheed Martin for a second batch of 12 F-16C/D Block 50 fighters ...
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NewsFAA gives nod to Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing an amended type certificate (ATC) for its 747-8 Intercontinental, the largest passenger aircraft...
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NewsJoint response: World Air Forces Directory introduction
Air arms around the world reacted to multiple challenges during 2011, despite fleet and budget cuts. We list the current inventories and procurement plans of 160 nations.
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Air Partner trading well in 'difficult' environment
Charter broker Air Partner describes business as encouraging in a "very difficult trading environment", especially in private jet and freight broking, but says economic conditions are providing too little visibility to indicate future financial performance.
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TAP Portugal to begin Lisbon-Berlin flights
TAP Portugal in June will launch service between Lisbon and Berlin in Germany. The airline will operate the route five times a week from 5 June. According...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Order book for C919 hints at strong prospects for programme
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has, in recent months, received a slew of orders and commitments for its in-development C919 aircraft.
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NewsAir Zimbabwe 767 impounded at Gatwick
An Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767-200 has been impounded at London Gatwick Airport for an alleged failure by the airline to keep up to date with payments.
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American offers Samsung Galaxy tablet on board
American Airlines has rolled out the Samsung Galaxy tablet as the new personal entertainment device for premium passengers on certain flights from today. The...