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ILS gets launch contract for MEXSAT-1 Satellite
In a news release, International Launch Services (ILS) has announced on 9 March 2011 that the MEXSAT-1 satellite will be launched on an ILS Proton for the Mexican government’s Ministry of Communications and Transportation, the Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) under a contract with ILS.
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NewsFAA readying drone test programme
The FAA is soliciting public comment on the selection of test sites in the agency's ongoing effort to integrate unmanned air vehicles (UAV) into national...
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NewsRolls-Royce pushes new engine concept for 777X
Rolls-Royce has unveiled its all-new RB3025 engine concept for the 777X, responding to the airframer's 2011 request for information issued to itself, GE...
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NewsPentagon agrees to F-35A combat radius reduction
The US military has slightly relaxed the Lockheed Martin F-35A's combat radius requirements ...
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AAR plans to build aircraft MRO facility in Russia
US aviation services provider AAR is considering setting up a technical support centre in Ulyanovsk, Russia, to take advantage of local fast-track clearance...
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Rafael adds laser sensor to Spike missile
Rafael will add a laser homing sensor to its Spike NLOS helicopter-launched long-range missile, with the new capability to be demonstrated soon ...
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NewsPICTURE: Boeing delivers first production P-8A
Boeing delivered the first production version of the US Navy's new P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on 4 March, the company announced ...
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems sees more content on 737 as rate climbs
Spirit AeroSystems' work content on the Boeing 737 airframe may grow as the production rate increases to 42 per month over the next two years.
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NewsWho runs the EADS show
As the Louis Gallois era draws to a close, what's in store for successor Tom Enders?
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NewsABU DHABI EXPO: Royal Jet benefits from Arab Spring diplomancy
While many in the aviation world were hit by the Arab Spring's disruption of tourism and commerce, Abu Dhabi's Royal...
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SAA, TAP expand codeshare agreement
Star Alliance partners South African Airways and TAP Portugal have expanded their codeshare agreement. Passengers will now be able to connect to TAP-operated...
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Flybe to begin 12 new routes this summer
UK regional carrier Flybe will this summer add 12 new routes and boost frequencies on a number of existing services. The carrier will begin flights...
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NewsABU DHABI EXPO: Saudia becomes largest customer of Dassault Falcon 7X
Dassault Falcon is making its mark in the Middle East with the delivery of the fourth 7X to Saudia Private Aviation, an event that makes the Saudi Arabian firm the biggest operator of the type worldwide.
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NewsABU DHABI EXPO: Rotana Jet aims to fill a new niche in Middle East
One of the newest names in business aviation in the Middle East, Rotana Jet, believes it can tap an unfilled market for short-haul jet flights within the UAE.
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NewsPICTURES: Malaysia Airlines unveils A380 configuration; to receive aircraft in June
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled the design and specifications of its first Airbus A380-800 aircraft.
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NewsStart of A350 final assembly slips into April
Final assembly of the first Airbus A350 will slip into April, missing the airframer's first-quarter target.
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NewsKLM 747 de-icer shunt echoed fatal Montreal collision
Supervisory inexperience and communication problems resulted in a de-icing worker being badly injured after a KLM Boeing 747-400 toppled an elevating platform at Amsterdam Schiphol.
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EADS rules out approving 90-seat ATR this year
EADS will not reach a board decision on approving a 90-seat turboprop from ATR this year. During its annual results presentation in Paris today, EADS...
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NewsRecord Airbus orders lift EADS
Airbus commercial sales grew 10% last year to €31.2 billion ($41.1 billion) and earnings before interest and taxes gained 87%.
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L-3 Communications to provide F/A-18D simulator to Malaysia
L-3 Communications has won a $19.5 million deal to supply a tactical operational flight trainer for Malaysia's F/A-18Ds ...