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China Eastern and China Airlines to increase cooperation
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines and Taiwan's China Airlines have signed an agreement to deepen their cooperation in various aspects of the air transport...
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NewsEmbraer studies re-engining E-Jets
Embraer could re-engine its GE Aviation CF34-powered E-Jets family as part of a broader study into new commercial programmes, which is being stepped up by...
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Australian appeal court awards big compensation in toxic cabin air case
Substantial damages have been awarded to an Australian airline cabin attendant for respiratory illness attributed to toxic fumes in cabin air - the first time a law court anywhere has called an airline to account for health damage caused by contaminated cabin air.
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NewsAirbus scores 60 orders and 122 deliveries for first quarter
Airbus has delivered 122 aircraft over the first quarter of 2010 and taken orders for a total of 60. Its backlog figures, slow during the first two...
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Boeing declares 787 structural tests successful
Boeing has concluded structural tests to validate the strength of the 787's wings and fuselage.
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Aircell introduces Gogo monthly subscription plan
Aircell has introduced a new monthly subscription plan for its Gogo in-flight Internet service.
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American completes first flight in AIRE fuel saving trials
American Airlines today completes the first flight through the Atlantic interoperability initiative to reduce emissions (AIRE).
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FAA details impact of tarmac rule on controllers
The US FAA has issued guidance for air traffic controllers to manage requests...
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Lockheed claims breakthrough on JAGM propellant
Lockheed Martin is claiming a technical breakthrough with a solid propellant rocket motor propulsion system in the competition for the prized joint...
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NTSB: industry unaware of tyre pressure dangers
A seemingly minor uncompleted maintenance task spawned a "perfect storm" accident chain that led to disastrous consequences for a Bombardier Learjet 60 crew and passengers during a late night departure from Columbia, South Carolina in September 2008.
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BAA's 'yellow copyright' forces Gatwick signage change
London Gatwick Airport's new owner is having to pay around £1.5 million ($2.3 million) to change the long-established yellow-and-black signage around the terminal.
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FAA targets 2015 for unleaded GA fuel
The US Federal Aviation Administration is planning to spend $10 million over the next five years to develop an unleaded aviation gasoline to replace the...
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Hawker Beechcraft adds power to armed AT-6
Hawker Beechcraft has flown a more powerful version of its AT-6 turboprop, ahead of a USAF light attack and armed reconnaissance aircraft contest ...
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NewsNG aims to decide on Fokker 100 assembly line location by year-end
NG Aircraft, the reincarnated Rekkof Restart that is bidding to return the Fokker 70/100 family to production, aims to decide where to locate the assembly...
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US Army to trial glass cockpit retrofit for OH-58, TH-67 helicopters
A US Army Bell OH-58 has been outfitted with a glass cockpit as part of a new project that could lead to retrofits for its entire OH-58 and Bell TH-67 helicopter...
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FAA considers easing some restrictions on pilots taking anti-depressants
The US Federal Aviation Administration is considering a medical certificate for pilots taking medication for mild to moderate depression.
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Project Phoenix plumps for 737-800 as narrowbody conversions platform
Dubai-based corporate jet conversion specialist Project Phoenix has selected the Boeing 737-800 as the platform for its planned entry to the VIP narrowbody market.
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Viva Macau begins to wind down operations
Viva Macau has given up its battle to stay alive and has begun the process of winding down its operations.
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NewsFLIGHTBLOGGER: Gulfstream developing new large-cabin jets
Gulfstream is developing clean sheet successors to its G450 and G550 large-cabin business jets, incorporating concepts and systems designed for its flagship G650.
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NewsNASA, Boeing complete X-48B flight test campaign
NASA and Boeing have completed the first phase of flight testing on the agency's X-48B blended wing body aircraft concept, accumulating 80 test flights on...