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Finland gets first two of six Pilatus PC-12 NGs
The Finnish air force has accepted its first two PC-12 NG liaison aircraft ...
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NewsBoeing examines 16-passenger 747 Dreamlifter 'combi' modification
Boeing has a long-term aim to adapt its Boeing 747 Dreamlifters as a "combi" to allow them to transport small groups of personnel in the nose section.
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Sukhoi prepares for first flight of serial-production Superjet 100
Sukhoi's civil aircraft division is preparing for the first flight of the serial-production Superjet 100 this summer, as it starts winding down its flight-test...
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NewsAntonov team asks DOD for 60-day freeze on KC-X competition
The Department of Defense could respond on 7 July to a new request from Antonov partner US Aerospace for a 60-day extension to the 9 July deadline to submit...
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Spicejet's owners mull over new CEO and strategy
The new owner of India's SpiceJet, who is buying a majority stake in India's SpiceJet, is likely to decide on a name change and confirm a new CEO only around...
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NewsCathay, Dragonair tap Panasonic for fleet-wide connectivity
Cathay Pacific Airways has become the first carrier in Asia to reveal its intention to deploy Panasonic Avionics' Ku-band satellite-based global communications...
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NewsKoito's airline customers urged to donate seats for testing
A dedicated advisory board is pressing airlines with Koito Industries-manufactured passenger seats to donate seats for confidence testing, as it seeks to...
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A350 cockpit offers unprecedented suite of safety tools
When it enters service in 2013 the Airbus A350's flight management system will contain safety tools that will reduce the risk of the most frequent accident...
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South Africa, Brazil ready for A-Darter missile test
A South African Air Force Saab Gripen D fighter is expected to perform the first live firing of an A-Darter short-range air-to-air missile later this month ...
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Aviaxess plots Russian expansion
French business aircraft and helicopter charter company Aviaxess has secured a foothold in the Russian market following the signing of a co-operation agreement with Moscow-based consultancy Allied Aviation.
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Embraer creates new Chinese subsidiary for logistics, spares
Brazilian airframer Embraer has established a new subsidiary in China to provide logistics and spare parts sales as well as consulting services to customers...
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Brazilian air taxi company seeks to launch scheduled services
Brazilian air taxi operator Laguna Linhas Aereas has announced bold plans to transition into a major domestic airline operating a fleet of Fokker aircraft. Little...
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Business Aviation - In brief
Air Niugini of Papua New Guinea has leased an ex-government Boeing 767-300ER from Icelandic lessor Loftleidir. The late-model 767...
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UAV manufacturer AeroVironment predictions below analyst projections
AeroVironment needs to master new niches to see off a growing band of well-funded rivals
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Spirit launches A350 component production
Spirit AeroSystems is preparing to start building Airbus A350 fuselage and wing components at its new composites centre in Kinston, North Carolina. At...
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Dutch Afghan withdrawal marks end of contracted surveillance operation
The Netherlands' military withdrawal from Afghanistan later this month will bring to an end an innovative contractor service using the Aerostar UAV ...
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NewsLatest EU blacklist bans Iran Air A320s and 747s
European safety authorities have expanded the operating restrictions imposed on Iran Air to include a ban on allowing the carrier's Airbus A320s, Boeing...
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New company to focus on corporate jetliner support
Washington and Dallas-based Bizliner Aviation is marketing its aircraft selection and acquisition, certificate development and operational and modification...
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Opinion
Comment: The NTSB gears up to fight killer fatigue
In late January 2006 we headlined this column Dead tired. In it we criticised the US Federal Aviation Administration for its apathy over the issue of basing proposed new flight-time limitations on science. We would still criticise them today for caving in to the airline lobby on that front - ...
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Qinetiq aims for record with Zephyr
Qinetiq expects to in early July launch a record-breaking flight with its Zephyr high-altitude long-endurance unmanned air vehicle ...