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FCC halts LightSquared rollout pending “targeted” GPS interference tests

2011-09-13T23:32:23Z

Nascent broadband provider LightSquared's plans to roll out a satellite-terrestrial network adjacent to the GPS band next year have been halted by the US...
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ICAO maintains 747-8 heavy designation

2011-09-13T23:09:35Z

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has granted Boeing the use of the heavy designation for its 747-8 , continuing the wake separation rules...
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INTERIORS: Rockwell Collins to re-enter in-seat IFEC market

2011-09-13T21:53:00Z

Rockwell Collins is announcing today a strategic U-turn that will see it re-enter the market for new in-seat in-flight entertainment systems with the unveiling...
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NASA to help ATK develop Liberty launcher

2011-09-13T21:52:00Z

NASA has announced an unfunded Space Act Agreement (SAA) with ATK and EADS Astrium to develop the Liberty launch vehicle for the commercial crew development...
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INTERIORS: TAM picks Panasonic IFEC for A350s, 777s

2011-09-13T21:44:00Z

TAM has selected Panasonic Avionics' next generation Android-based eX3 IFEC solution for linefit installation on 27 Airbus A350-900s, and the manufacturer's...
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INTERIORS: Virgin America selects Lufthansa Systems BoardConnect

2011-09-13T21:27:00Z

In a move that is certain to generate a big buzz in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity space, Virgin America has selected Lufthansa Systems' new...
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Delta has no plans for follow-on aircraft order anytime soon

2011-09-13T20:39:00Z

Delta Air Lines has quashed speculation that it intends to place a second aircraft order following its decision last month to order 100 Boeing 737-900ERs....
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United-Continental's first 787 to enter service in 2H2012

2011-09-13T19:38:00Z

United-Continental plans to put its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner into revenue service in the second half of 2012. The airline's president and CEO Jeff...
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DSEi: Banshee now screams at jet speed

2011-09-13T16:00:00Z

Meggitt's venerable Banshee target drone is now available in a jet version which adds 80kts to its top speed, to 240kts.
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EU court rules against Lufthansa pilot retirement rules

2011-09-13T15:57:46Z

The European Court of Justice has ruled that mandatory retirement of airline pilots at the age of 60, as practised by Lufthansa, constitutes age discrimination...
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Boeing studies service entry timing for planned new 777

2011-09-13T15:44:00Z

Boeing is evaluating the entry into service timing of its 777-300ER successor and 787-10 variant, as part of its competitive response to the Airbus A350-1000.
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DSEi: BAE-led team makes Project Marshall shortlist

2011-09-13T15:07:00Z

BAE Systems has announced the team roster for its bid to meet the UK Ministry of Defence's Project Marshall next-generation air traffic control requirement.
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2011 shaping up to be strongest order year for 777F: Boeing

2011-09-13T15:01:00Z

Boeing believes 2011 could be one of its strongest years in terms of orders for the 777 freighter.
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Conforming PiperJet under way in hangar 20

2011-09-13T15:00:00Z

Piper has started building components for its first conforming PiperJet Altaire in the company's 75,000ft2 (6,968m2) Altaire production facility in Vero Beach, Florida.
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DSEi: Northrop launches HART UAV data management

2011-09-13T14:52:00Z

Northrop Grumman has introduced an unmanned air vehicle data management system to the European market, to allow troops on the ground to "eliminate the tunnel-vision...
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DSEi: MANPAD signature simulator safe for training in urban areas

2011-09-13T14:00:00Z

Pyrotechnics specialist Chemring has introduced a MANPAD signature simulator designed to allow training of aircrew at any airfield ...
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DSEi: Scout mini UAS offers instant ISTAR capability

2011-09-13T13:43:00Z

UK firm Malborough Communications is demonstrating the Aeryon Scout vertical take-off and landing mini-unmanned air system (UAS) at London's Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition.
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Emirates plans one-off A380 flight to Riyadh

2011-09-13T13:14:35Z

Dubai-based Emirates will mark Saudi Arabia's National Day on 23 September with the first visit of an Airbus A380 to Riyadh.
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Avolus launches European jet card for US travellers

2011-09-13T13:00:00Z

VIP aircraft charter and sales company Avolus has launched an on-demand charter jet card programme for US transatlantic travellers.
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Piaggio gains Russian approval for Avanti II

2011-09-13T12:17:00Z

Italian airframer Piaggio Aero has received certification from Russia's Interstate Aviation Committee for its P180 Avanti II business aircraft.