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Talks to avert BA cabin crew strike collapse
Talks aimed at averting a cabin crew strike at British Airways have ended without an agreement, and industrial action is set to take place from tomorrow. The...
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EADS considers re-entering KC-X bidding as prime contractor
EADS North America says it could submit a proposal as prime contractor for the KC-X tanker contract, but still has concerns over the contest ...
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NewsBoeing to boost 777 and 747 production
Boeing plans to increase production of its 777 and 747 widebody programmes beginning in 2011 and 2012. Production of the 777 is rising from five...
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Armed robbers attack BA franchise Comair's head office
South African regional carrier Comair's headquarters has been subjected to an armed robbery attempt today, but the airline indicates that no-one was injured. While...
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NASA’s private-sector launch champions move closer to lift-off
Successful rocket engine ground-test firings have taken Space Exploration Technologies and Orbital Sciences a step closer to filling their roles as key private-sector launch contractors to NASA.
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Dassault notches record Falcon deliveries despite haemorrhaging orders
Dassault Aviation delivered a record number of Falcon business jets in 2009, but cancellations far outweighed new orders as fractional ownership provider NetJets scrapped 65 post-2014 deliveries.
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SAS views re-engined A320/737 as possible MD-80 successor
SAS Group is looking at the potential of the re-engined Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 as a replacement for its narrowbody fleet
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EADS to temper US growth plans: Gallois
Airbus parent EADS may formally extend the timetable on "ambitious" growth objectives in the US defence and security market in the wake of its withdrawal from the $35 billion US Air Force KC-X refuelling tanker competition.
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NewsBoeing paints Gol 737-800 with chrome-free primer
Boeing for the first time has painted a 737-800 destined for revenue service with chrome-free primer. The aircraft, which will be delivered to Sao...
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Airbus poised to reveal details of A350 XWB catalogue
Airbus intends to reveal more detailed information about its Airbus A350 XWB...
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VIDEO: F-35 test aircraft achieves first vertical landing
Lockheed Martin at 13:25 EDT today achieved the first vertical landing in the F-35B flight test series, providing a timely boost for manufacturer as the programme faces a Congressional review over cost overruns
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NTSB cites pilot distraction and ATC short comings in Minneapolis overflight
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today said pilot distraction was the major factor in a highly publicised Airbus A320 overflight of Minneapolis...
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NewsIridium may yet make its mark in aircraft cabin connectivity
Iridium is looking at ways to provide the aviation community with a seamless upgrade path to obtain enhanced voice and data services after it launches its...
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FAA issues second fine against American for maintenance violations
American Airlines has received notice from the US FAA that the agency intends to issue a second fine against the carrier for maintenance violations.
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Untethered hover flight for Mule slips to mid-year
Urban Aeronautics has delayed the first untethered hover of its AirMule ducted fan propelled unmanned air vehicle until mid-year to ensure that all systems are functioning.
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NewsCrashed An-26 had engine problem and aborted first approach
Preliminary investigation into the Antonov An-26 frozen lake crash in Estonia today has found that the aircraft was experiencing problems with one of its...
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Virgin America seeks Toronto rights, preps for Orlando launch
Virgin America seeks to inaugurate its first international service - Toronto - as it reworks its route network this summer.
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NewsBoeing restarts A160 production before receiving new orders
Boeing has restarted production of its A160 Hummingbird unmanned helicopter, despite the lack of a new order for the type ...
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Alitalia A330s to feature new premium-economy cabin
Alitalia is to start introducing a new premium-economy cabin on three long-haul services from July. It will bring the product to its Milan Malpensa-Tokyo...