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Wideroe Dash 8 suffers gear collapse in hard landing
Investigators in Norway are on their way to examine a Wideroe Bombardier Dash 8-100 aircraft which suffered a main landing-gear collapse during a domestic...
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Rivals not deterred by USAF shift on turboprop fighters
A Lockheed Martin/Hawker Beechcraft team and Embraer are continuing to pursue the USAF's light attack and armed reconnaissance deal ...
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USAF leaders highlight long-range strike plans
Top US Air Force officials have highlighted plans to revitalise the service's long-range strike capability with a family-of-systems approach anchored by the development of an affordable, penetrating bomber.
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NewsKC-X competitor fires back at cost questions
EADS North America's top executive has fired back at perceptions that the company's KC-45 would be the most expensive tanker to operate in a competition for the US Air Force's KC-X contract that may hinge on cost comparisons.
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Russia teams with Israel for UAV production
Russia and Israel have signed a military co-operation agreement believed to include a $300 million joint venture to manufacture UAVs ...
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NewsIll-fated UPS crew offered Doha alternate after fire alarm
Pilots of the UPS Boeing 747-400 which crashed in Dubai earlier this month had been offered the chance to land at Doha after receiving a fire warning on...
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NewsPICTURE: EADS advances Barracuda flight-test programme
EADS has completed a new series of flight tests using its Barracuda unmanned air vehicle technology demonstrator ...
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ROUTES 2010: A new hub generation
Australian carrier Virgin Blue's strategic alliance with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad provides a further sign of how the hub and spoke system continues to evolve
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Kazan to build new strategic bomber, says Putin
Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin has revealed plans for Kazan to build a new-generation strategic bomber ...
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Mexican scramble begins
Aeromexico, Volaris, Interjet and VivaAerobus strive to fill the large void left by Mexicana Several Mexican carriers have started to pursue expansion...
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Israel 'failed for years to deal with aviation safety': report
Years of Israeli failure to deal with civil aviation safety issues led directly to the US Federal Aviation Administration's January 2009 downgrading of the country from Category 1 safety status to Category 2 (fail).
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Mitsubishi targets MRJ production to start this month
Production of parts for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) could start this month, as Mitsubishi Aircraft enters the production drawing phase for the new...
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NewsINTERIORS: Android is the future for IFEC
Google's highly-popular Android mobile operating system will form the basis of the next generation in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platforms...
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INTERIORS: The wait is over for lightweight IFE
In-flight entertainment up-start Lumexis has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging industry heavyweights Panasonic Avionics and Thales to put up or shut...
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INTERIORS: Brighter days ahead come with new challenges
While the industry consensus points firmly toward brighter days ahead, the coming upturn will not be without its challenges. Emerging markets, re-engined...
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INTERIORS: Kydex debuts new color collection
Thermoplastic sheet manufacturer Kydex is introducing its new 6503 color collection here at the show for its products used in aircraft seating components....
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INTERIORS: digEcor in talks with a half dozen for L7 and L10 portables
Portable in-flight entertainment manufacturer digEcor could announce new agreements with up to six customers for its latest L7 and L10 portable devices.
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INTERIORS: digEcor unveils new content update station
Portable IFE supplier digEcor is preparing to deliver the first content update station to support its new L7 digEplayer. Debuting the new station at...
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INTERIORS: Quantum lightens the load with new trolley
After winning the Crystal Cabin Award for its new lightweight Quantum trolley in Hamburg, Norduyn has produced 1,500 trolleys for partner and main customer...