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China's ARJ21 flight test programme passes 500hr mark
China's ARJ21 regional jet aircraft has achieved a new milestone in its flight test programme and the aircraft's engine-maker is on track to deliver the...
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NewsNinth F-35 joins flight test fleet
Lockheed Martin's ninth of 14 F-35 flight test aircraft has made its debut sortie from the company's Fort Worth site ...
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FAA promotes upset recovery aid
The US FAA is asking airline, air cargo, air taxi and fractional flight departments to incorporate upset recovery aids developed by government and industry...
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Progress supply ship docks with ISS on second attempt
After an aborted first attempt on 2 July, the Russian cargo ship Progress 38 successfully docked with the International Space Station on a second pass, say...
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Northrop joins race for next SIGINT aircraft fleet for US Army
Northrop Grumman has formally entered the race to win a US Army contract to deliver a new fleet of signals intelligence aircraft. The announcement...
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Thales outlines thinking on single-crew cockpits
Thales Aerospace has followed Embraer in setting out its thinking on the possible introduction of single-crew capable airliners, as part of its "Cockpit...
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NewsIran Air's EU ban centres on MRO and airworthiness
Serious flaws in Iran Air's fleet maintenance and airworthiness programmes led to the decision to ban most of the flag-carrier's aircraft from European Union...
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PICTURE: Eurocopter EC120 hits 10,000 flying hours with Baltimore police
A Eurocopter EC120 light single-engined helicopter operated by the Baltimore police...
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PICTURE: India rolls out naval version of Tejas fighter
The first two-seat trainer example of India's Tejas naval light combat aircraft will be flown for the first time before the end of the year, following the...
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Business aviation in brief
Abu Dhabi-based VVIP charter company Royal Jet has extended its contract with Safran to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul...
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Israel shelves tanker replacement plans
The Israeli air force has shelved plans to find a near-term replacement for its Boeing 707 tankers. A senior air force source says that after evaluating...
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Cimber Sterling refinancing fleet to underpin cash reserve
Danish carrier Cimber Sterling is to refinance its fleet and apply for a Government-backed loan to reinforce its capital base. The airline suffered...
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RAF Eurofighters at halfway point in modification programme
BAE Systems has reached the halfway point in a major programme to upgrade the UK Royal Air Force's earliest Eurofighter Typhoons. Launched in 2006,...
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NewsPICTURES: Elbit nears 50th flight with Hermes 900 UAV
Elbit Systems will deliver its first Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicle to the Israeli air force in 2011 and has so far completed 45 flights using prototype...
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NewsSolar-powered aircraft takes off for first night flight
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA prototype took off this morning for what is intended to be its first night flight using only the power of the sun. HB-SIA...
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India canvasses global suppliers for stealthy UCAV
The Indian armed forces' wide-ranging pursuit of many of the world's most sophisticated combat aircraft has expanded to the global market for stealthy, unmanned...
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PremiAir buys Gold Group's Biggin Hill facility
UK business aviation services company PremiAir has bought Gold Group International's aircraft operations...
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IATA remains neutral on pilot retirement age
The International Air Transport Association has responded to a request for clarification of its position on pilot age limits - by stating that it has no...
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Garuda eyes London or Frankfurt for next European destination
Garuda Indonesia plans to begin flights to London or Frankfurt next summer, as the airline continues on a plan to resume operations to Europe. The...