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USAF sets 2013 entry for extended-range JASSM
The US Air Force will deploy the extended-range version of Lockheed's AGM-158 joint air-to-surface stand-off missile in 2013 ...
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NewsAirbus to test ash-detector for EasyJet on A340
Airbus is planning to test an infra-red detector which is designed to pick up traces of volcanic ash, using an A340 platform for the trial. It is to...
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ANA targets first 787 commercial flight in January 2011
Boeing 787 launch customer All Nippon Airways (ANA) hopes to operate its first commercial flight with the 787-8 as early as January 2011.
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Lead-laser guidance tops Sniper targeting pod upgrade
The US Air Force has begun fielding a new software load upgrade for its Lockheed Martin Sniper advanced targeting pods ...
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Gol aims to codeshare with Asian and Middle Eastern carriers
Gol aims to add codeshare partners from Asia and the Middle East as it continues to rapidly grow its alliance portfolio.
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JetBlue to introduce buy-on-board service
JetBlue Airways is preparing to introduce a buy-on-board option later this month on all Airbus A320 flights over three hours and 45 minutes. The carrier's...
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Mexico's VivaAerobus seeks to acquire additional 737-300s
VivaAerobus is seeking to acquire two to four additional Boeing 737-300s to support further network expansion in 2011.
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American plans to cut Boston-Washington, DC flights in November
Continuing with the roll-out of its "cornerstone" strategy, American Airlines plans to cut six daily flights from Boston to Washington National airport on...
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NewsPICTURE: Gulfstream adds third aircraft to G650 test fleet
Gulfstream has added a third flight test aircraft to its G650 certification fleet, a vehicle that will be used primarily to measure aerodynamic loads and...
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Dawkins succeeds Debains as CEO of OnAir
Airbus/SITA joint venture OnAir has appointed Airbus executive Ian Dawkins as chief executive, succeeding Benoit Debains, ATI has learned.
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747-8F undergoing repairs after tug incident
One of Boeing's 747-8F flight test aircraft sustained damage to its fan cowl and engine inlet when it impacted a tug while being towed.
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Ecuador looks to trim Super Tucano purchase
Ecuador wants to reduce its Super Tucano order to 18 aircraft to free funds to buy 12 ex-South African Air Force Cheetah fighters ...
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NewsSpaceX shoots for Friday morning Falcon 9 launch
Nascent space services company SpaceX will attempt the maiden launch its Falcon 9 two-stage liquid fuelled rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida...
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Holy city Medina among new Gulf Air routes
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is opening services to three more regional destinations including the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia. The carrier...
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Iridium's NEXT plan progresses with Thales Alenia Space deal
Iridium Communications has contracted Thales/Finmeccanica joint venture Thales Alenia Space to design and construct satellites for its second-generation...
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India's first production-configuration Tejas makes flight debut
India's first operational-standard Tejas light combat aircraft has made its maiden flight from Bangalore, reaching a speed of Mach 1.1 ...
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NewsCirrus holds steady on SF50 orders
Cirrus Aircraft plans to spend the remainder of 2010 validating design concepts on V1, the technology demonstrator for its SF50 Vision personal jet. It expects...
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NewsEmirates to recruit 700 pilots in next 18 months
After largely closing its doors to new recruits during the 2009 downturn, Emirates plans to hire more than 700 pilots over the next 18 months
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Airbus' May figures list first cancellations of 2010
Airbus secured orders for 14 aircraft during May, including four A330-200s for leasing company CIT.
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NewsConviasa 737 hit volcano during badly-executed approach pattern
Poor airmanship from pilots of a Conviasa Boeing 737-200, including a failure to respond to a ground-proximity warning, resulted in the jet's crashing on...