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Movie-making pilot flies high in Hollywood
When Hollywood's A-list directors need an aerial shot, there is an entrepreneurial pilot and film-maker who can help
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Carriers take the pain as unrest spreads
Airlines are braced for a financial hit from the impact of the recent unrest in North Africa and the Middle East which has already toppled governments in Tunisia and Egypt.
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Garuda Indonesia to lease six 737-800s from GECAS
Garuda Indonesia has signed an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) to lease six Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
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Snow caps European capacity issue
As cost of disruption crystalises, Eurocontrol forecasts flights will double by 2030, highlighting further challenges ahead
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Business briefs
Thales will this week confirm a 2010 operating loss of €100 million ($135 million) after taking a remarkable €700 million charge against its troubled supply contracts with the Airbus Military A400M, the Turkish Meltem maritime patrol aircraft and a Danish ticketing project.
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PICTURE: South Africa weighs Dakota replacement options
The South African Air Force has yet to decide on a replacement strategy for its aged Douglas DC-3 Dakotas ...
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NewsVIDEO: Royal Navy supporters fight to save Commando Helicopter Force
The UK Royal Navy's Sea King-equipped Commando Helicopter Force is at risk due to spending cuts, claims an internet lobby ...
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BAA narrows full-year losses for 2010
UK airports operator BAA has reported a full-year pre-tax loss of £316.6 million ($511.1 million), a 61% improvement over the £821.9 million pre-tax loss...
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Last call for cheap aircraft financing
Export credit agencies will continue to play a key role in funding deliveries this year, despite deal to increase pricing
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Airservices Australia leads regional integration drive
Australia's air traffic service provider is lending its expertise to the Asia-Pacific region's integration drive
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Quelling Australia's defence concerns
Australia's military is pursuing a radical expansion of its aviation capabilities - and a campaign to resolve acquisition issues
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Contrasting fortunes for Australian business aviation and GA
Australia's business aviation sector is expanding on all fronts, while its general aviation industry is continuing its downward spiral
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Ryanair strengthens Lithuanian presence with Vilnius routes
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is to broaden its Baltic operations by opening services from the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, transferring some routes from its...
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NewsEmbraer deepens ties with India defence market
Embraer ceremonially unveiled the first of three new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) test aircraft ordered by the Indian government as the Brazilian manufacturer continues to deepen ties with New Dehli.
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Oil price fueling fears for airlines
As the barrel price of crude surges back past the $100 mark, fuel cost concerns have moved up the agenda for carriers. But how much toll might it take on the industry in 2011 and what will happen to their fragile profits if kerosene stays high?
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Germany considers air cargo security charge
Germany's government is evaluating the introduction of an air cargo security charge as part of a wider programme to increase security controls for air freight...
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NewsUSAF funding for T-38 replacement jumps tenfold in latest spending plan
US Air Force funding for a new advanced jet training system has jumped tenfold in the latest five-year spending plan, but top officials remain non-committal about the schedule and strategy for fielding a new aircraft.
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RBS validates Emirates’ aggressive A380 growth plan
Analysts identify routes for Dubai airline's huge fleet as boss Tim Clark explains why he might need to order even more
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NewsFrance orders more Sperwer UAVs for Afghan operation
Sagem is to boost the size and capabilities of the French army's Sperwer tactical unmanned air vehicle fleet ...
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NewsEmbattled EgyptAir to offer a third of its fleet for lease
EgyptAir is putting a third of its fleet, including its Boeing 777-300ERs, up for lease in a bid to counter the threat of losses arising from recent political...