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NewsUK firm engineers in-orbit manufacturing
The ability to assemble large structures in orbit gets around the difficulty, or impossibility, of having to launch them whole, with the International Space Station being the best example.
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Solar Impulse lands in Le Bourget on second attempt
One of the biggest attractions of the Paris air show, the sun-powered Solar Impulse, has arrived in Le Bourget at its second attempt, after a 16h 5min flight...
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Australian carriers continue to cancel flights due to ash cloud
Australian carriers have continued to cancel trans-Tasman and domestic flights due to a volcanic ash cloud in the region.
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NewsQantas trims orders and capacity to cut capital expenditure
Australia's Qantas Airways is cancelling or deferring orders for 12 narrowbody aircraft, and cutting domestic capacity, to reduce capital expenditure over...
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India's IndiGo unveils international network
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo plans to launch its maiden international flight on 1 September between New Delhi and Dubai.
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NewsHouse committee targets UAV programmes
Two unmanned aircraft systems could be scaled back next year despite a deployment surge to Afghanistan ...
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NewsVirgin America dreams big for next generation IFEC system
Virgin America is dreaming big for its next generation in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system, which will be rolled out in the fourth quarter...
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NewsEurope outlines future in space
Europe's space policy aims to ensure the continent's independence, create highly skilled jobs, boost competitiveness and improve the safety and daily lives of its citizens
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Airbus and the future of air travel
Today's youth expect in the future to fly more often than they do today. They also want air travel to be inexpensive and enjoyable, and they want it to be...
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Confident ATR outlines Paris order surge
Orders from four customers at the Paris air show will push regional airframer ATR's sales this year beyond the record figure of 53 achieved at the same point...
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NewsMars500 crew looks like they will make it home
When George Bush declared in 2004 that US astronauts would resume Moon missions by 2015 and set off for Mars by the mid-2020s, the then-US president set NASA two tremendous challenges
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NewsA350-900 first flight pushed back to end-2012
Airbus has pushed back the first flight of the A350-900 to the end of 2012 and is aiming for certification and service entry by the end of 2013 because of a delay to final assembly, disclosed in January, which will start at the end of 2011.
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Stage set for MRJ at Paris
Despite the turmoil wreaked on its homeland by natural disasters, Mitsubishi Aircraft is on course with its ambitious MRJ regional jet programme
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NewsSkylon concept could be next spaceplane
A new spaceplane conceived by Reaction Engines could slash the cost of putting small payloads into orbit
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France's Rafale fighter proves its 'omnirole' skills
France's Rafale fighter may soon achieve its first long-awaited export sale as the aircraft proves its abilities and adaptability over the skies of Libya
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Airbus to broaden in-cockpit surveillance function
Airbus is intending to extend an in-flight traffic awareness system to airport surface movements following certification of the concept by European safety...
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NewsEritrean volcanic eruption threatens Middle East flights
Flights in the Horn of Africa region are being disrupted as airlines and meteorologists throughout the Middle East monitor an ash cloud resulting from the...
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European defence needs a joint approach
Collaborative efforts may be stepped up as Europe strives to make the most of overstretched military resources and adapt to a lower level of transatlantic support
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Helicopter OEMs lift off for new frontiers
After turbulent years, rotorcraft manufacturers have to look to non-traditional markets to gain lift
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NATO pursuit of GMTI project finally nears last step
After two decades seeking the capability, NATO is set to firm a deal for its alliance ground surveillance system, with Northrop Grumman's RQ-4 Block 40 as the platform