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WORLD AIRLINERS: Narrowing the options
Both of the major civil airframers will imminently decide whether to re-engine or replace their bellwether single-aisle types
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Between dreams and reality
Delays still beset Boeing's 787, but Airbus is sticking to its A350 XWB delivery plans - even if the schedule's buffer has eroded
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Opinion
Comment: A silver lining to the ash cloud?
In recent years the European Union has zapped its air carriers. It has introduced over-the-top passenger rights legislation and has delayed and long-routed flights with its jigsaw-puzzle air traffic management system. And it has overcharged airlines for the privilege.
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Opinion
Comment: Breakthrough or bust
After 25 years of operating Bell's Kiowa Warrior as an 'interim' platform, the US Army is pushing, again, for a replacement. But will a gamble on new technology return a winner?
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Interview
Working Week Leslie Orr
ADS manager for Northern Ireland Leslie Orr is passionate about helping member companies within the region's aerospace, defence and security industries to survive and thrive in the global downturn
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Bombardier details Gulf Air CSeries pitch
Bombardier is emphasising the runway performance, range and geared powerplant of its 110-seat CSeries CS100 airliner as it strives to triumph in Gulf Air's three-way regional jet order contest.
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UK Home Secretary announces security measures following Yemen bomb threat
The explosive devices intercepted in intelligence-led security checks on a UPS freighter at East Midland airport, UK and a FedEx cargo flight in Dubai were...
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FAA proposes Pratt & Whitney 777 engine directive
The US FAA plans to issue on 2 November an airworthiness directive (AD) requiring US operators of Pratt & Whitney PW4074 and PW4077-powered Boeing 777s to...
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Robinson certificates turbine helicopter
US Federal Aviation Administration officials on 25 October presented helicopter industry icon Frank Robinson with the completed type certificate for the company's first turbine helicopter, the R66
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NewsAirport IT budgets increased in 2009
Data from the seventh annual Airport IT Trends Survey, released today at the ACI World general assembly in Bermuda, reveals that IT&T expenditure for airports rose to 3.4% in 2009 up from 2.7% in the previous year.
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NewsLockheed Martin eyes common architecture for F-35, F-22
Lockheed Martin is looking at revamping several of the F-22's most critical systems with hardware from the F-35.
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Emirates improves cash position by 18% in first half
Emirates' cash balances grew to Dhs12.5 billion ($3.4 billion) for the first six months of its current financial year ending 30 September 2010. The...
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Finnair to offer Apple iPad to passengers on HK flights
Finnair is to begin offering passengers use of Apple iPad hand-held tablets on certain Hong Kong flights this month, as well as in its lounge areas in Helsinki. The...
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VGS Aircraft Holding acquires 737-800
VGS Aircraft Holding (Ireland) Limited has, through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Olbia Limited, acquired one (1) Boeing B737-800 aircraft...
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Mixed messages on the Middle East
The Gulf carriers want greater access to the Australian and Canadian markets. Are they being blocked or encouraged? Emirates and other Middle East...
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Aeroflot taking hard line over 787 and Superjet delays
Aeroflot is intending to take a hard stance towards both Sukhoi and Boeing over delays to deliveries of the Superjet 100 and 787.
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Focus: Gulf carriers under fire
The expansion of the mega-Gulf carriers has drawn a fresh round of criticism from some quarters in the European and North American sector, with calls for them to show restraint and for an end to the competitive advantage they gain over some of their rivals through access to export credit ...
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FlyDubai to open Turkmenistan and Saudi routes
Middle Eastern budget carrier FlyDubai is to open services to Turkmenistan's capital, Ashgabat, as well as its first link to Saudi Arabia with flights to...