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NATCA: Front-line controller needed in DCA tower
The air traffic controllers union says it supports the US Transportation Department's move to a "front-line controller" for the midnight shift at Washington...
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Pilots given option to land at “uncontrolled” airport
Pilots of at least two airline flights arriving at Reagan National airport just after midnight on 22 March were given the option of landing at the airport...
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Aircell adds VoIP-based voice option for bizav operators
Aircell later this year will add voice capabilities to its air-to-ground (ATG)-based Gogo Biz in-flight Internet service for business aircraft. The...
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Embraer signs aircraft financing MoU with China's ABC Leasing
Embraer and China's ABC Financial Leasing have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on aircraft financing and leasing.
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NewsVIDEO: Test pilots extract stranded Alrosa Tu-154
Pilots in Russia have managed to extract the Alrosa Tupolev Tu-154 from Izhma, six months after an emergency landing left the aircraft stranded.
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Business Aviation - In brief
International Communications Group has signed an agreement with Landmark Aviation to install a version of its Sora advanced voice and data satellite communications system on Bombardier Challenger 600 series business jets.
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Recession obscures European airport capacity crunch
A European airport capacity shortage that will begin to damage the EU economy within a decade is being obscured from public and political view by the current...
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NewsVIDEO: Begg snow inquiry sets tough target for London Heathrow
London Heathrow Airport must improve its resilience to ensure that it "never closes as a result of circumstances under its control", according to the formal...
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Tupolev moves ahead with Tu-204SM test-flight programme
Tupolev is working to cut Tu-204SM production and maintenance costs as it continues the test-flight programme for its updated twinjet, which has achieved...
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AirAsia Philippines to be based at Manila Clark
Low-cost carrier AirAsia's Philippine affiliate airline will be based at Manila's Clark Airport, and will begin international flights in the fourth quarter...
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NewsCessna and Dassault halt production of 'slow-selling' business jets
Cessna and Dassault have been forced to halt production of their CJ1+ and Falcon 2000/900DX business jets as a result of declining orders and dwindling customer demand for the light- and large-cabin aircraft.
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Beijing Airport sign sister airports deal with Chicago O'Hare
Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) has signed a sister airports agreement with Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The two airports, which...
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Cockpit fire on Qantas A330 forces flight diversion
A cockpit fire on a Qantas Airways Airbus A330-200 forced the aircraft's flight crew to divert it to Cairns early yesterday.
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Hainan Airlines' Hongkong Jet to receive air operator's certificate in July
Hainan Airlines' new Hong Kong-based private jet charter and management arm Hong Kong Jet aims to receive its air operator's certificate in July, as it seeks to capture a slice of the growing business aviation market in Asia.
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Boeing reveals KC-46A tanker milestone date
A top Boeing executive has filled in the date for a key milestone in the development of the KC-46A tanker ...
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Danish F-16s drop their first bombs on Libya
Royal Danish Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16s have for the first time dropped weapons on Libya, the service has confirmed ...
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FAA extends 737 hypoxia protection to next generation aircraft
Mirroring a February rule for early generation Boeing 737s, the FAA on 24 March will propose new rules to prevent pilots of next generation 737 models from...
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Boeing to advance monthly 787 output from two to 2.5 mid-year
Boeing is set to increase 787 production from two to 2.5 aircraft per month on its Everett, Washington final assembly line mid-year, as it seeks it bring...
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FAA and Boeing agree on 747-8 OAMS special condition
Boeing and the US FAA have come to a final agreement on the regulatory special condition required for the 747-8's outboard aileron modal suppression (OAMS)...
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Boeing to wait until 2013 before deciding to push 737 output to 42
Boeing will wait until it reaches its peak production rate of 38 737s per month in 2013 before deciding to push to 42 per month or higher, says the company's...