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NewsKestrel hires test pilot, plans 2012 flight of new prototype
Kestrel Aircraft has brought in a test pilot to perform handling and wing laminar flow testing of its F1 proof-of-concept prototype, in advance of the first flight of the Maine-based company's new aerodynamically conforming prototype in 2012.
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NewsAustralia favours C-27J to replace Caribous
Australia has announced plans to replace its retired DHC-4 Caribous, with the Alenia Aeronautica C-27J favoured for the requirement ...
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Rolls-Royce outlines strategy for next-generation aircraft power systems
Rolls-Royce has outlined a strategy to vastly increase electrical output on a new generation of aircraft engines with an "insatiable" demand for onboard power supply.
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NewsMRO ASIA: MRO companies need to form partnership networks
In Asia as in other markets, independent maintenance companies are under pressure to build new alliances to retain their competitiveness
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NewsAirline pilot training revolution needed
Expert consensus decrees that pilot training must be rethought if the decline in airmanship is to be reversed, and a range of initiatives have emerged in response
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India accelerates contest for micro, mini-UAS
India's defence ministry is accelerating the selection process to acquire two types of micro and mini unmanned air systems (UAS) for use by its army's northern command along the nation's border with Pakistan.
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NewsTRAINING: BA broadens pilot hiring over crew shortage concerns
British Airways is taking on more flight crew and re-introducing an ab initio training scheme to ensure sufficient manpower to keep its future fleet in the air
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NewsEmbraer braced for Middle East regional jet growth
Embraer is planning to double the number of E-Jets operating in the Middle East over the next two years.
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Urban Aeronautics starts work on second AirMule
Urban Aeronautics has started building a second prototype of its AirMule ducted fan unmanned aircraft ...
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NewsQantas resumes service after 2 day grounding
Qantas Airways has re-commenced flights after grounding its fleet for almost two days. QF 41, due for Jakarta, took off from the Sydney Airport at...
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NewsQantas to resume flights on limited basis
Qantas Airways will resume flights on a limited schedule by mid-afternoon Sydney time today. The decision comes after the Australia's industrial court...
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NewsFWA orders Qantas to resume flights
Government body Fair Work Australia has ordered an end to all industrial action affecting Qantas, which should pave the way for the carrier to resume flights. The...
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Court hearings continue as Qantas fleet remains grounded
Australia's industrial court has begun a hearing into the dispute between Qantas Airways and its unions, with the government hoping for a quick resolution...
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Wreckage of Asiana 747-400F found three months after crash
The wreckage of an Asiana Boeing 747-400 Freighter that crashed into the waters off South Korea has been found almost three months after the incident.
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NewsQantas suspends operations after locking out striking employees
Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways has grounded all aircraft and suspended its domestic and international operations indefinitely, dramatically upping...
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Aeromexico to relaunch Atlanta flights, eyes more US destinations
Aeromexico plans to relaunch services to Atlanta and at least two other US cities in 2012, as part of a plan to grow capacity by up to 13% next year. The...
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NewsLIFT off: Poland cancels armed trainer contest
Poland has cancelled a tender for 16 lead-in fighter trainers, and will instead seek a less capable type for use from 2015 ...
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Canada works to reduce landing gear noise
Canada is set to carry out detailed research on reducing landing gear slipstream noise - a significant contributor to an aircraft's overall noise footprint on its landing approach.
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NewsLufthansa Group close to selling BMI Regional
UK-based investors are near to an agreement to acquire UK carrier BMI Regional, a division of the mainline airline owned by Lufthansa Group. If a deal...
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NewsIAI offers Italy airborne early warning system deal
Italy and Israel are discussing a possible deal linked to the M-346 trainer and an AEW&C system ...