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P&W hints at availability of all-new engine for military aircraft
Pratt & Whitney has confirmed the existence of an advanced new engine tailored for the next-generation of military aircraft.
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RoboSeed perfects single-wing rotorcraft
A biologically inspired graduate school project taken on by a University of Maryland student could become a money-making commercial venture for the doctoral aerospace engineering candidate later this year.
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NTSB: Hudson River collision highlights broader controller problems
US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials say they are preparing a specific set of recommendations that will address problematic "trends"...
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European volcanic upset could have been avoided
European air transport need not have been immobilised by the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruptions in April because the knowledge of how to deal safely with the conditions existed, a conference on the subject at the Keilir Aviation Academy, Keflavik, Iceland has heard.
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NewsUK FSTA makes first flight with hose-and-drogue pods
The Royal Air Force's first modified Airbus A330 tanker has made its first flight following its modification in Getafe, Spain ...
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ROUTES: Routes 2010 turns up the gauge
Routes turns up the gauge While this year's World Route Development Forum in Vancouver is roughly on a par in size with the Beijing meeting 12 months...
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Elbit, Sagem sign tactical UAV pact
Elbit Systems and Sagem Defense Securite have signed a memorandum of agreement to establish a new joint venture to promote tactical unmanned aircraft systems.
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NewsNetJets predicts operating profit for 2010 after gloomy two years in the red
NetJets Europe chief executive Eric Connor is working to ensure the company will be ready for the economic rebound
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ATR -600 series to achieve certification by year-end
While ATR has set no firm date for expected certification of its -600 series, the Franco-Italian manufacturer is targeting the second quarter of 2011 for first delivery and it is understood that approval could be achieved by the end of the year.
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Cabin attendant wins damages for illness caused by toxic cabin air
A flight attendant from the former Australian regional carrier East-West Airlines whose health was damaged by toxic fumes in the aircraft cabin has won A$138,800 ($129,000) compensation at the high court despite an appeal by the aircraft manufacturer.
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NewsBoeing aims for five-year flights after Vulture win
Boeing has won a DARPA contract to test a solar-electric-powered UAV for ultra-long endurance surveillance tasks ...
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Emirates mandates Citi for remaining A380s in 2010
Emirates has mandated Citi for European ECA guaranteed financing for two more A380s. MSN 56 & 57 are scheduled for delivery in October and November 2010....
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SAS Group names insurance company head as new CEO
SAS Group has selected Danish insurance company Codan/Trygg-Hansa's head, Rickard Gustafson, as its new president and chief executive, to succeed Mats Jansson.
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India, Russia launch multirole transport aircraft project
India and Russia have begun work on their multi-role transport aircraft (MTA) programme after several rounds of negotiations between officials from both countries.
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NewsBoeing shuts out Airbus for 787 connectivity: OnAir
Boeing and Qatar Airways have declined to allow linefit installation on the 787 of in-flight connectivity kits produced or configured by Airbus, leading the Airbus/SITA joint venture OnAir to broaden its partnerships
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Boeing projects need for one million pilots and maintenance personnel in next 20 years
Boeing has forecast that the commercial aviation industry will require 466,650 pilots and 596,500 maintenance personnel over the next 20 years given the...
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INTERIORS: OnAir seeks new ties for Qatar 787 deal
Boeing and Qatar Airways may be reluctant to allow linefit installation on the 787 of in-flight connectivity kits produced by Airbus, ATI and Flightglobal...
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INTERIORS: Metzeler aims to step up aerospace presence
Aircraft flooring system supplier Metzeler (booth 840) is at the forefront of its new parent company Cooper Standard Automotive's ambitions to grow its aerospace...
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INTERIORS: Arrowhead ducts in
First time exhibitor Arrowhead (booth 535) is using Aircraft Interiors as an avenue to showcase its ultra lightweight ducting used in aircraft environmental...
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INTERIORS: Regent has a ball
Interior component supplier Regent Aerospace is bringing the beach inside the hall with beach balls piled high into one of its survival rafts. Company director...