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Opinion
Comment: It's official: the law hinders aviation safety advance
When aviation accidents happen because regulations and accepted practices have been deliberately ignored, the law has its place. But not when unintended mistakes are made
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Comment: Coming in under the radar
If Boeing's claims about its "stealthy" F-15 Silent Eagle are accurate, Lockheed Martin might have some explaining to do to international customers of its...
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FedEx MD-11F that crashed at Tokyo Narita identified
The FedEx Boeing MD-11 freighter that crashed on landing this morning at Tokyo's Narita Airport has been identified, as its charred wreckage is still blocking...
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NewsVIDEO: FedEx MD-11 crashes at Narita
Japanese television has posted a video of a FedEx MD-11 crashing and burning after having landing troubles at the Narita International Airport Monday morning.
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FAA bill could jeopardize EU-US bilateral aviation cooperation
The European Union (EU) has warned the White House that it risks jeopardizing bilateral cooperation on aviation safety and transatlantic alliances, as well...
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Europe's Vital partners claim engine successes
propulsion rob coppinger london The Vital signs of progress Environmentally Friendly Aero Engines programme partners claim some success but technology...
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NewsCougar investigators find gearbox flaw from earlier alert
Investigators scouring the wreckage of a Cougar Helicopters S-92A that crashed or ditched off the coast of Newfoundland 12 March have discovered a broken main gearbox component that was the subject of a 28 January alert from Sikorsky.
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DOT tentatively selects Continental and US Airways for Brazil flights
Officials at the US Transportation Department believe US Airways could strengthen competition in the Brazilian market through its proposed service from Charlotte...
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NewsSkyCatcher future in doubt after second flight test crash
A Cessna spokesman confirms the future of the Model 162 light sport aircraft programme is under review after a second flight test aircraft crashed on Thursday.
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ICAO reveals 25% dip in air accident fatalities in 2008
United Nations agency the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has detailed its preliminary safety and security figures for 2008, revealing a...
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From on the buses to Airbuses
When Matt Jones set out to train as an airline pilot the events of 9/11 intervened, so he took up driving coaches. He is now a senior first officer on BA's 737 fleet and about to start another bus-driving course, of the A320 variety
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Cabin interior design: Weighty matters
Cabin design is not just about looks - the mass of materials used for equipment such as seating is crucial in the constant quest by airlines for lighter aircraft
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Focus: Airbus racks up 200 orders for the A380
Airbus reached an important milestone for its A380 programme in February when the addition of Korean Air's deal for two more aircraft brought total firm orders for the giant to 200 aircraft.
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Business: Good week - Bad week
Chief executive Steve Ridgway told Flight International the carrier will be profitable in its 2008 financial year, which ended in February....
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Air France to roll out new premium economy product
Air France is introducing a new premium economy product on its long-haul flights, dubbed 'Premium Voyager', and will begin to rebrand its remaining aircraft...
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Home sales in Israel help Elbit export business
Every sale it makes at home helps Elbit Systems build its larger export business