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Boeing proposes to beat Kiowa upgrades with AH-6S
Boeing is now pitching the AH-6S helicopter as a less costly alternative for the US Army than upgrading 330 Bell Helicopter OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scouts.
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Titan prepares to launch executive offshoot with Legacy 650
UK airline subcharter operator Titan Airways is gearing up for the 1 December launch of its new business aviation offshoot Titan Airways Executive.
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Turkish Airlines lists prospective new American, Asian routes
Turkish Airlines has listed several new destinations in the Americas and Asia which it hopes to pursue following the launch of flights to Washington this...
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NewsJoint carrier operations, UAV developments in UK/France defence pact
The UK and France will co-operate on matters ranging from aircraft carrier use to UAV projects and A400M support ...
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Cape Air studies three designs for Cessna 402 replacement
Roughly a year-and-a-half after issuing a request for proposals to manufacturers to offer a product three to five years from now to replace its Cessna 402s, Cape Air has talked to 12-14 manufacturers about a new design
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NewsBoeing forecasts 4,330 new aircraft in China in next 20 years
Boeing has forecast that China will require 4,330 new commercial aircraft worth $480 billion over the next 20 years.
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AFRA mulls global aircraft recycling initiative
A project aimed at finding a way of recycling materials from scrapped aircraft on a worldwide scale is being considered by members of the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA).
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Business briefs
Abu Dhabi investment holding company Waha Capital is to acquire a 20% stake in Netherlands-headquartered lessor AerCap in exchange for $105 million in cash, its 50% interest in AerVenture and a 40% interest in its 16-aircraft portfolio.
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Lockheed's F-35 faces second restructuring this year
Facing a new round of cost overruns and schedule delays, the Lockheed Martin F-35 programme will finish the final two months of 2010 in much the same way as it opened the year.
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New Zealand outlines plans to replace P-3Cs and C-130s
New Zealand aims to replace its Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion and C-130H Hercules aircraft within the next 15 years as part of a new defence strategy.
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Boeing to set up service-entry parts exchange for 787
Boeing is to establish an exchange services programme for rotables which is to support operations with its 787 twin-jet. Carriers will be able to exchange...
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NewsBoeing: German CSAR selection process slips into 2011
The selection process for Germany's combat search and rescue helicopter requirement may slip into the first quarter of next year, a top Boeing executive says ...
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BOC Aviation inks deal for 30 Airbus A320s
BOC Aviation has signed a deal to buy 30 Airbus A320 family aircraft for delivery between 2012 and 2014.
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NewsBoeing estimates demand for nearly 3,000 freighters over 20 years
US airframer Boeing is forecasting a two-thirds expansion of the world freighter fleet from the current 1,755 aircraft to almost 3,000 by 2029. Nearly...
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FAA finalises flightcrew alerting rule
The US FAA has finalised a new rule that delineates which colours can be used for warning, caution and advisory alert indications in the cockpit for new...
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Engineering success
Scottish aerospace can build on its solid base via partnerships and external investment
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NewsBye readies for electric 172 first flight
Bye Energy says its electrified Cessna 172N aircraft modified with 318kg (700lb) Lithium batteries and an electric motor is progressing towards first flight...
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Northrop Grumman expects USAF decision on F-16 radar upgrade soon
Northrop Grumman expects the final word from the US Air Force on a possible radar upgrade for its Lockheed Martin F-16s within a few months.
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SpiceJet to order up to 30 Q400s for regional flights
India's SpiceJet has approved plans to order up to 30 Bombardier Q400 turboprops, to be delivered from the second quarter of next year.
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Romania halts MiG-21 training flights after fatal crash
The Romanian air force has halted all training flights with its MiG-21 fighters after two pilots were killed in a 1 November crash ...