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AnalysisANALYSIS: Partners' financial worries hang heavy over F-35 programme
Belt-tightening by various F-35 partner nations could have big implications for the Joint Strike Fighter programme, but the pressure could be eased by new customers signing up - provided prices are kept in check
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NewsIN FOCUS: Grob Aircraft bullish over more G120TP sales
Grob Aircraft is ready to take on the world with its versatile G120TP, as first deliveries draw near for Indonesia ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: A400M to get new name as first delivery draws near
The wait for the newly renamed A400M is almost over, with the first production example within weeks of its flight debut
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NewsThrottle lever error nearly destroyed Dash 8's engines
SHT Protections include triggers under the levers and a warning sign Propeller overspeed almost wrecked both powerplants after Widerøe crew...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Europe forges ahead in space
Solar studies are part of a panoply of projects in train at the European Space Agency, whose plans span launcher missions and deep space exploration
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NewsFedEx fails to block A300 rudder-warning modification
Operators told to fit Airbus warning system to stop dangerous inputs despite freight carrier's claim that training suffices
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NewsIN FOCUS: Special-mission helicopter manufacturers prepare to do battle
In innovation terms, helicopter manufacturers have hit a rich vein of form in the past few years. But what are the commercial prospects for their cutting-edge designs?
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NewsBombardier reveals CSeries final assembly plan
As airframer progresses towards assembly of first flight-test aircraft, new centre will be capable of building 100 per year
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NewsIN FOCUS: China awaits fighter export breakthrough
Despite ongoing efforts, China has yet to become a serious player in the lucrative military aircraft export market
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Low-cost manufacturing lures Airbus to Boeing's back yard
In a flashy ceremony more Hollywood than Deep South, Airbus on 2 July confirmed plans to install its first direct manufacturing facility on US soil with...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: CSeries questions linger as flight tests approach
Bombardier faces sharp criticisms as it struggles with a small backlog, proven competition and bringing its all-new aircraft from testbed to first flight
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NewsUS Northern Command halts C-130 fire fighting flights after deadly crash
US Northern Command has placed an operational hold on all military flights of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped Lockheed Martin C-130 aircraft...
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NewsLockheed: F-16 OEM experience brings technical certainty to upgrade customers
Lockheed Martin says that its experience as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) gives it a decisive edge over would be competitors in upgrading older...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Rolls-Royce prepares to power growth variants of 787
Two years ago, Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 made a splash at Farnborough, powering Boeing's 787 on its debut appearance at the show. Earlier this year, the engine reached its long-awaited entry-into-service milestone with Japan's All Nippon Airways.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Interview with Boeing Defense’s Dennis Muilenburg
In spite of a challenging defence environment at home, Boeing Defense, Space, Security sees big opportunities to grow its business beyond the USA. The unit...
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NewsSolar Impulse: it's about energy, not aviation
The limits of solar power in aviation are amply demonstrated by the Solar Impulse project. With the ultimate objective of circumnavigating non-stop...
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NewsUTC resolves charges on 576 arms export violations
United Technologies (UTC) must pay $75 million in penalties to settle a total of 576 arms export violations involving thousands of illegal technology transfers...
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NewsGerman police takes delivery of final EC155 B1s
Eurocopter has delivered the final two EC155 B1s to the German Federal...
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NewsTerrafugia completes first phase of Transition flight-test programme
US start-up manufacturer and engineering company Terrafugia has completed the first phase of its flight-test programme...