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Europe meets to thrash out the future for commercial air transport
Shock at member states' inability to co-operate during the April volcanic ash crisis has prompted the European Union to held its first high-level strategy...
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Switzerland's Hello bringing in A320s to replace MD-90s
Switzerland-based carrier Hello is introducing Airbus A320 twinjets to replace its Boeing MD-90 fleet, and has signed a maintenance agreement covering five...
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Pilots back BA chairman's criticism of airport security
UK pilots have backed British Airways chairman Martin Broughton after he criticised the heavy-handedness of airport security procedures in the country. Broughton...
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Croatia, Slovenia to pursue joint fighter deal
Croatia and Slovenia have agreed to form a new working group to study the possible joint procurement of at least 12 multirole fighters. Croatia's remaining...
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PICTURES: Turkish air force to receive first KT-1 trainers
The Turkish air force's first KAI-built KT-1T trainers are undergoing flight-testing near Ankara ...
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Kiowa Warrior steals spotlight at AUSA
After surviving two attempts to field a replacement scout helicopter, the Bell Helicopter OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is only getting stronger as the US Army considers...
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US Army inserts new fuselages for Block III Apache
The US Army has added new fuselages to the list of power and electronic upgrades planned for the Block III version of the Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow. The...
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Elbit to upgrade sights for USMC Cobras
Elbit Systems of America has been awarded a $45.5 million contract to provide its Night Targeting System Upgrade (NTSU) for the US Marine Corps' Bell AH-1W...
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PICTURES: Serbia gets Super Galeb trainers from Montenegro
Serbia's air force has taken delivery of six Soko G4 Super Galeb advanced jet trainers from Montenegro ...
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Ryanair to slash Frankfurt operation over German tax
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is blaming the introduction of a controversial German aviation tax after deciding to cut more than a quarter of its flights...
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New concerns raised about JAGM rocket motor
The advanced solid rocket motor has emerged as a key area of concern as the US Army weighs two teams vying for the joint air-to-ground missile contract ...
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US Army delays contract for EMARSS surveillance fleet
Contract award for the next spy aircraft in the US Army fleet was delayed as the four competing teams prepared to submit final proposal revisions on 27 October. The...
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AeroVironment offers US Army 'family' of unmanned systems
With the US Army shifting operations from Iraq to Afghanistan, the demand for small unmanned air vehicles is moving into higher gear as well. The army...
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Indian air force testing new basic trainer
Trials of a new basic trainer for the Indian air force have begun, with seven aircraft vying to replace the service's grounded Hindustan Aeronautics HPT-32...
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US low-costs turn to mergers
The acquisition of AirTran Airways by Southwest Airlines sees consolidation move into the US low-cost sector, writes Lori Ranson in Washington
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Thai looks for licence to thrive
Carrier marks its 50th anniversary with challenges a-plenty, but with a mandate for change, writes Siva Govindasamy in Bangkok
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Export credit under scrutiny
Difference remains over moves to overhaul export credit agency support as end-of-year target date looms, writes Lori Ranson in Washington
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Joint venture fever catches hold
Oneworld transatlantic joint venture finally begins as Air Canada and United unveil transborder plans, writes Graham Dunn in London
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EC still on collision course despite ICAO deal
While securing a framework at ICAO to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation helped firm industry efforts to establish a global approach, there is...
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SriLankan looks to capitalise on stability
Carrier aims for lift off as it looks to capitalise on island nation's new-found stability, writes Siva Govindasamy in Colombo