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NewsKingfisher suspends flights after declaring partial lockout
Kingfisher has suspended all flights until 4 October 2012 following its decision to declare a partial lockout. "Following a series of protracted and...
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NewsROUTES: Al Baker blasts Boeing’s 'failure' over 787 deliveries
Qatar Airways boss Akbar Al Baker is losing patience with Boeing over its failure to begin deliveries of the airline's 787, as delays are now threatening...
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NewsQatar Airways discusses A330 deal in wake of 787 delay
Frustrated by endless delays to its Boeing 787 delivery schedule, Qatar Airways is understood to have initiated discussions with Airbus about a major A330...
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NewsROUTES: Brussels leads the honour in awards
Brussels airport took the top honour at this year's World Routes Awards. Judges recognised the airport's success in route development, securing 11...
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NewsUS Navy works through F-35C air-ship integration issues
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is working hard to integrate the Lockheed Martin F-35C Joint Strike Fighter onto the carrier deck, but challenges...
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NewsGol orders 60 737 Max aircraft
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has placed an order for 60 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, to be delivered from 2018. The new aircraft will help the airline...
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NASA awards risk reduction for advanced boosters
NASA has awarded three contracts for risk reduction on potential new boosters for the space launch system (SLS), the launch vehicle meant to launch a new...
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NewsF-35 operational utility evaluation proceeding smoothly
The operational utility evaluation (OUE) for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is proceeding smoothly at Eglin AFB, Florida. "From a 33rd...
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Virginia delivers Antares launch pad to Orbital Sciences
The State of Virginia has finished construction on the Wallops Island, Virginia launch pad for Orbital Sciences' Antares launch vehicle. The pad has officially...
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NewsEurofighter makes multirole software advance
The Eurofighter consortium has moved a step closer to delivering a package of major enhancements for the Typhoon combat aircraft ...
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NewsPICTURE: Norway accepts replacement for crashed C-130J
Norway has taken delivery of a new C-130J to replace the Hercules involved in a fatal accident in March ...
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NewsBusiness aviation being squeezed out of Dubai International Airport
The rapid growth of Emirates Airline and its low-cost sister Flydubai is squeezing business aviation operators out of the Middle East's busiest airport.
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Atran selects ASC for 737 component support
Russia's Atran Airlines has contracted UK-based Airlines Services Components for rotable equipment support on its Boeing 737 freighter fleet. The carrier...
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ROUTES: Birmingham growth continues with more THY flights
Turkish Airlines is increasing its Istanbul-Birmingham flight frequency from seven to 10 a week, providing the UK airport a further boost after a summer...
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LHT cuts hangar noise with avionics cooling air muffler
Lufthansa Technik has developed an external silencer for avionics cooling systems to reduce noise for maintenance staff when the aircraft is in a hangar. The...
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NewsPICTURE: Royal Navy's Merlin HM2 helicopter clears carrier trials
The Royal Navy's upgraded AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin HM2 helicopter has passed an initial test campaign aboard HMS Illustrious ...
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ROUTES: St Vincent and Grenadines airport on course for 2013 opening
Everything remains on course for St Vincent and the Grenadines' Argyle International Airport to open in late 2013, according to Glen Beache, chief executive...
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ROUTES: AEA warns austerity moves will damage EU aviation
European governments must not harm future aviation development by cutting back on infrastructure investment or overburdening the industry with regulation,...
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ROUTES: Budapest targets long-haul as recovery continues
Budapest Airport (stand N24) is on the lookout for new long-haul operators as it continues its rapid rebuilding after the collapse of home carrier Malev...
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Transaero establishes Vnukovo MRO base
Russia's Transaero has set up a line maintenance base at Moscow Vnukovo airport to support its fleet of Boeing widebody aircraft. The carrier will...