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NewsBrazil to review F-X2 fighter requirement, says Roussef
Less than three weeks into her tenure as Brazil's newly elected president, Dilma Roussef has indicated that the Brazilian air force's F-X2 fighter procurement programme will be placed on hold and undergo a review.
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American orders two Boeing 777-300ERs
American Airlines has firmed up options on two Boeing 777-300ERs to support international growth.
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Superjet International hopes Interjet order will boost Western sales
Superjet International is confident that anticipated European certification for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 in the first half of this year will ignite the touch paper for several orders from Western carriers, despite the apparent loss of ItAli Airlines.
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NewsLIVE WEB CHAT: David Learmount on safety in 2010
Welcome to Flightglobal's live Q&A with Safety & Operations Editor David Learmount. Live between 2pm and 3pm David will take your questions so click on the box below to join the discussion. Or you can ask a question on Twitter use #safety2010 and he'll answer them.
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Russia's Region-Avia ceases operations
Russian operator Region-Avia has halted all operational activities as it seeks ways to resume business.
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NewsBrazil signs deal for Hermes 450 UAVs
Elbit's Aeroeletronica subsidiary has received a contract to supply the Brazilian air force with Hermes 450 UAVs ...
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New rotorcraft designs sought by US Army
The US Army has taken the first tentative steps to design an all-new fleet of rotorcraft that could enter service after 2020. The Aviation Applied...
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Vision plans major expansion, Northwest Florida base
US carrier Vision Airlines is planning a major expansion of its scheduled operation with a new base at Northwest Florida Regional Airport.
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Lockheed Martin invests in Abu Dhabi's military MRO venture
Lockheed Martin has become a joint venture partner in UAE-based Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) between Abu Dhabi Aircraft...
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NewsUS Army outlines VTOL UAV needs
In the same January speech in which US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates listed Pentagon programmes to be cut in an attempt to save hundreds of billions of dollars, several ambitious new efforts were also mentioned, including the US Army's vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle programme.
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Crisis point: anticipating the unexpected
UK CAA aims to anticipate the unexpected The volcanic ash cloud was a learning experience. But airline chiefs would be much happier if they did not...
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Israel to expand F-15 upgrade plan
The Israeli air force is to enhance an upgrade programme to its Boeing F-15 "Baz" strike aircraft to include its oldest A/B-model aircraft. One prototype has already been completed and will serve to accelerate the series upgrade.
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Vueling to lease three additional Airbus aircraft this year
Spanish budget carrier Vueling has approved a deal to lease three additional Airbus A320-family aircraft, to be added to its fleet before the end of the...
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NewsAirbus pushes A350 final assembly back to end-2011
Airbus has indicated a schedule slip for A350 development, no longer identifying the third quarter of 2011 as the date for commencing final assembly, instead stating only that it will begin before the end of the year.
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EasyJet looks to calmer waters
After an easing in tensions with vocal founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, UK budget carrier is steadily setting future course
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IndiGo to go international in August
India has granted low cost carrier IndiGo international traffic rights, which are likely to commence after the carrier's fifth year of operations in August.
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Loyalty 2011 preview: Loyalty ready for next stage
Executives prepare to meet for Loyalty 2011 in Fort Worth in February at a time when the brighter economic climate could help foster further innovations in the sector
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MEA finally to start formal SkyTeam accession
Middle East Airlines is finally to sign a formal agreement which will take the airline into the SkyTeam alliance next year.
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ANA, United, Continental JV to commence on 1 April
The joint venture between All Nippon Airways, United Airlines, and Continental Airlines will commence on 1 April.
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Flight 1549: Japan salute spurs Carolina gain
The Airbus A320 that ditched in the Hudson river in 2009 is to become an aviation icon in Charlotte in a museum display that will focus on the advances made in international airline safety