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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing and Airbus maintain the narrowbody status quo
When Boeing bowed to the inevitable in July and abandoned plans for its New Single Aisle aircraft and instead opted to offer a re-engined version of its 737, there was always some doubt as to how the market would shape up.
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NewsNanotechnology gets big in UK composites research drive
Last week saw three milestones in the exploitation of composite materials in aerospace, with Airbus beginning assembly of the first A350's wings at its Broughton...
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NewsPortable curing device enhances speed, safety of composite repairs
Lyon-based fuel leak repair specialist Sunaero has developed a hand-held composite curing device, which significantly shortens repair times without subjecting...
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NewsCatastrophic gearbox failure led to Bond Super Puma crash
The final report into the accident involving a Bond Helicopters Eurocopter AS332L2 Super Puma over the North Sea two years ago has confirmed a sudden main gearbox failure caused the main rotor to separate from the airframe at 2,000ft (610m), resulting in an unsurvivable descent into the sea.
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NewsRheinmetall shoots down UAV with 10kW laser
Rheinmetall announced on 23 November that it shot down a low-altitude unmanned air vehicle (UAV) with a 10kW-class laser integrated with an air defence system. The...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Space industry unites in criticism of ITAR restrictions
Restrictions imposed by arms-trafficking legislation are widely blamed for the US space industry's diminished international standing
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Qantas says it will be strike-free for up to four years
The Transport Workers' Union (TWU) confirmed on 24 November that it will not appeal Fair Work Australia's (FWA) decision that no industrial action can be...
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NewsBank of Communications' leasing arm orders 30 C919s
China's Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co has inked an order for 30 Comac C919 narrowbodies, giving the Chinese manufacturer its third major commitment...
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NewsUK government outlines sweeping reform of CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority will undergo major reform so in future it is focussed on "furthering passengers' interests" under proposals laid out in a...
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NewsPICTURES: France's first A400M enters final assembly
Airbus Military has started final assembly work on the first of at least 174 A400M transports ...
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IN FOCUS: Vertically-integrated Logic is typical of Lombardy's export-driven aerospace SMEs
Milan-based Logic Sistemi Avionici is typical of Lombardy's wealth of well-established SMEs, export-focused and proud and protective of its proprietary engineering....
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NewsSeoul kicks off contest for F-16 radar upgrade
South Korea has launched the competitive phase of a programme to upgrade 134 Lockheed Martin F-16s with active electronically scanned array radars ...
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NewsUS Air Force looks to dramatically extend F-15 service life
Boeing has launched a four-year structural analysis of the US Air Force F-15 fleet, with the aim of doubling to quadrupling the type's service livfe ...
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ANALYSIS: Will airlines go to the sales after BMI deal?
While the first preliminary deal has been struck for one of several European airlines up for grabs, it remains to be seen if more will follow in a new round...
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Susi Air Cessna 208 crashes in Indonesia
A Susi Air Cessna 208 Grand Caravan turboprop crashed near Indonesia's Sugapa airport while attempting a landing this morning.
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NewsHong Kong Airlines to receive 50 aircraft by 2015
Hong Kong Airlines will receive more than 50 new aircraft over the next four years to expand its operations on international and Chinese domestic routes. The...
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NewsPICTURES: Possible new Chinese anti-submarine warfare aircraft emerges
Images have emerged of a possible new Chinese anti-submarine warfare aircraft based on the Shaanxi Y-8 transport ...
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NewsCargolux lands first Boeing 747-8 at Huntsville airport
European cargo carrier Cargolux's first Boeing 747-8 commercial flight into the USA landed at Huntsville International airport (HSV) on 21 November. The...
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NewsUS Airways poised to announce domestic fleet-wide Wi-Fi partner
US Airways has revealed plans to offer in-flight Wi-Fi across its entire domestic fleet "within the next couple of years", and said it is likely to announce...
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NewsPC-12 gearbox failure reveals manufacturing error
A Pilatus PC-12 propeller gearbox failure in Australia has revealed a faulty manufacturing process, leading...