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NewsLong discarded VTOL concepts revived in unmanned systems
Long-discarded ideas in aviation may fade, but never seem to die. The AUVSI convention revealed numeorus examples ...
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Interview
Working Week: Alan Carter
After more than 20 years at the controls of a variety of aircraft types for a number of airlines, Alan Carter still loves his work at Viking Airlines and is keen to encourage the next generation of would-be pilots
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Opinion
Comment: Buy American
With pressure on US military spending putting defence company accounts under strain, big contractors are looking for new markets - and Washington is keen to lower export barriers
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Air France quiet on budget carrier consideration
Air France is declining to state whether it is considering a low-cost domestic operation, but points out that it is having to battle several competitive threats, particularly from high-speed rail.
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TACV taps Direct Maintenance for 757 line checks
Cape Verde carrier TACV Cabo Verde Airlines has selected Direct Maintenance for line maintenance support at Amsterdam Schiphol. The agreement, says...
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Bulgaria's BH Air picks Turkish Technic for A320 work
Bulgarian charter carrier BH Air has selected maintenance firm Turkish Technic to provide landing-gear overhaul as well as other inspection and repair work...
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Indian air force poised for basic trainer fly-off
India's air force is poised to kick off flight evaluations with the five candidates for its replacement basic trainer requirement ...
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NewsPICTURES: Indian officials get up close to new-look PAK FA fighter
Russia has conducted a flight demonstration with its prototype PAK FA fighter for a delegation of Indian defence ministry and industry officials ...
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IFE special report
Airlines that throttled back on cabin product innovation and development in the economic downturn are now taking a sharp look at how to bolster in-flight services while also improving their bottom lines
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Regional revamp
US carriers are enhancing the cabins of their smaller aircraft to attract premium customers and keep them satisfied
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NewsGreat expectations
Long-haul carriers want to offer passengers a home theatre experience in flight. Are IFE&C stakeholders up to the challenge?
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IFE industry gets real about 3D
Content Mary Kirby Philadelphia IFE industry gets real about 3D THREE-DIMENSIONAL movies are destined to be shown on board aircraft in the future....
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iPad offers new choice for in-flight entertainment
TABLET COMPUTERS Will Horton Melbourne iPad offers new choice for in-flight entertainment APPLE'S iPad tablet has generated tremendous excitement...
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This Week Briefing
Boeing will decide within four months on whether to increase the monthly 737 production rate from 35 units to 40
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Opinion
Comment: Airframers aren't the only later arrivers
In-flight entertainment and connectivity vendors don't do well with deadlines. Like major airframers, they often agree to overly ambitious delivery schedules, only to end up missing the mark by many months or even years.
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NewsAir Berlin 737 simulates satellite approaches to Frankfurt
German carrier Air Berlin is testing new satellite-based approach procedures, including steeper glideslopes, which aim to reduce perceived noise at ground...
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NewsPICTURES: IAI tests Colombia's new 767 tanker
Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek unit has made flight trials with a modified Boeing 767 tanker for the Colombian air force ...
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Bombardier to keep CRJ, Q400 production line rates steady
Bombardier plans to keep its CRJ and Q400 production line rates steady for the foreseeable future.
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Selex scoops Eurofighter self-protection deal
Selex Galileo has been contracted to provide defensive aids subsystem equipment for Tranche 3A Eurofighter Typhoons ...