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EADS slides to its first loss
Despite robust underlying performance, European giant is vulnerable on key programmes
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Toxic cabin air accepted as reality, but illness still denied
After years of denying there is a health problem for crew and passengers from toxic cabin fumes, UK and US authorities are seemingly poised for a dramatic change
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This Week briefings
BAE Systems says it has encountered problems with Quest AirManager cabin air treatment...
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IAE partners still grappling with engine offering for new narrowbodies
Pratt & Whitney stands ready to break away from its current partners in the International Aero Engines (IAE) consortium and offer its geared turbofan engine...
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FAA's air traffic organisation moves forward with SMS
The US FAA's air traffic organization (ATO) has received internal approval to continue using a safety management system (SMS) the agency has been developing...
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Service-ready 787 software tested ahead of TIA
Boeing is testing a service-ready 787 software load as part of its final steps toward the US FAA Type Inspection Authorisation (TIA), clearing the way for...
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NewsFAA fines American $787,500 for maintenance violations
Officials from the US FAA are seeking to collect $787,500 in fines from American Airlines for three instances of maintenance violations. The agency's...
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NewsEASA suspects dual-engine icing in A330 incident
European safety regulators have identified another suspected dual-engine icing event, involving a Rolls-Royce-powered Airbus A330, and ordered precautionary...
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UTAir to lease up to 15 CRJ200s
Russian carrier UTAir is to reinforce its regional arm by introducing up to 15 Bombardier CRJ200 passenger jets.
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NewsNASA crash test builds case for safety gear
NASA on Wednesday destroyed a fully instrumented MD-500 in the second phase of a research program to evaluate a new energy absorber system
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Gallois rules out an EADS bid for the new US tanker competition
EADS has categorically ruled out any new bid for the US air Force's KC-X requirement - either acting alone or with a new partner ...
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UK to extend Skynet 5 constellation
The UK has awarded Paradigm a £400 million contract to supply a fourth satellite for its Skynet 5 secure communications system ...
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NewsEADS confident on A400M exports after rescue deal
EADS chief executive Louis Gallois says the company could sell '400-500' more A400Ms after resolving a contractual crisis ...
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NewsIndia buys a dozen AW101 helicopters for government transport
The Indian air force has signed a $770 million contract for 12 AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters ...
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BMI admits the 'I' stands for something, after all...
UK carrier BMI has quietly adopted a modified branding, giving the airline's full name as British Midland International. When the brand was first unveiled...
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Latin America Special Report
As Santiago gets ready to host Latin America's largest air show next week, what changes are in store for Chile's military aircraft priorities in the aftermath of the 27 February earthquake?
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FIDAE stands firm against the odds
Organisers expect this year's show, to be held on 23-28 March at Santiago's main commercial...
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Russia's UTair plans expansion from new Peruvian base
UTair is seeking to cash in on growing demand for civil helicopters in Latin America after acquisition gives it foothold
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BA cabin crew union warns of second wave of strikes
British Airways' cabin crew union has warned of a second wave of strikes after 14 April if their dispute with the carrier remains unresolved.
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NewsBA to maintain 'substantial' flight schedule during strike
British Airways expects to operate a "substantial" part of its long-haul and short-haul schedule from London Heathrow during the planned cabin crew strike...