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NewsGulfstream G650 clears provisional type certification
The US FAA has issued a provisional type certificate for the Gulfstream G650 and cleared the manufacturer to begin the final phase of manufacturing for the...
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NewsGogo goes international with Air China trial of wireless IFE
Air China has become the first international carrier to implement Gogo's wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution, opening a potential new revenue...
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NewsAlenia Aermacchi M-346 crashes in UAE
A prototype Alenia Aermacchi M-346 trainer has crashed in the United Arab Emirates during its return journey to Italy after the Dubai air show. "The...
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BA mulls new MRO hangars in South Wales
British Airways Engineering is searching for additional space for its airframe heavy maintenance operations in South Wales.
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Embraer likely to retain metal airframe for next-gen E-Jets
Brazilian airframer Embraer has signed a technology sharing agreement with aluminium producer Alcoa to support the development of "new high-performance metallic...
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NewsNew cracks stop vertical landings on some F-35Bs
Three of the five developmental Lockheed Martin F-35Bs have developed tiny cracks in a lift fan-related component which prevent the flight-test aircraft...
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Ghana takes delivery of first Airbus Military C-295
The Ghana air force has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus Military C-295 tactical transport aircraft ...
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NewsACG becomes third identified 737 Max customer
Boeing has identified Aviation Capital Group as the holder of 35 commitments for Boeing's 35 737 Max aircraft, following Lion Air which announced a record...
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NewsPICTURE: Mexican navy accepts new CN-235
Airbus Military has delivered the first of four additional CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft ordered by the Mexican navy ...
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Boeing order book exceeds 2011 delivery forecast
Boeing's 2011 net order tally has risen to 465, exceeding its estimate for 2011 jetliner production on the back of surging demand for its long-range 777.
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ALTA: Gol to begin aircraft transfer to WebJet next month
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol will begin transferring aircraft to WebJet, which it is in the process of acquiring, from next month onwards in the first...
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ALTA: Aeromexico to launch UATP corporate credit card programme
Aeromexico is the newest airline to become an issuer of the UATP network with the aim of boosting its penetration of the corporate travel market, expanding...
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ALTA: Superjet steps up battle with Embraer in Latin America
The international marketing arm for Russia's Sukhoi Superjet expects sales to Latin American carriers will account for 10% of the total market for the 100...
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ALTA: Avianca Brazil poised to move into profit
With a fleet upgrade well under way, an overhaul of its backroom processes and improvements in on board service, Avianca Brazil is playing a crucial role...
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NewsDUBAI: UAE stings Dassault’s 'uncompetitive and unworkable' Rafale bid
A top United Arab Emirates military and political leader closed the Dubai air show by unleashing a rare, rhetorical attack on Dassault for submitting "unworkable"...
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NewsRAF Tornado GR4s to resume training flights
The UK Royal Air Force has resumed training activities involving its Panavia Tornado GR4 strike aircraft ...
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Minor design change may knock Trent XWB first flight
A minor design change to the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB, which will power the Airbus A350, may push its first test flight back by "a few weeks". The powerplant...
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NewsLion Air commits to up to 380 Boeing 737s
Boeing has received a record provisional order worth $21.7 billion from Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air for up to 380 single-aisle 737-family aircraft,...
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China's Xiamen signs up to join SkyTeam
China's Xiamen Airlines has agreed to join the SkyTeam alliance and is expected to become a full member of the grouping by the end of 2012.
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ALTA: InselAir plans Aruba debut in January
InselAir has revealed plans to establish a new carrier based in Aruba aiming to launch service early next year as part of strategy to grow long-haul flights...