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Growing pains being felt in Korea
The ambitions of new carriers to challenge incumbents in South Korea have stalled amid cries of protectionism
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NewsUSAF starts final CSAR-X evaluation
Three competitors have submitted bids for the US Air Force's $15 billion combat search and rescue (CSAR-X) helicopter contract, in a third attempt to settle the deal ...
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Eurocopter warns of falling orders in 2009
Eurocopter grew its turnover and operating profit in 2008, but orders are expected to fall sharply in 2009, chief executive Lutz Bertling has warned ...
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Griffin departs NASA predicting 2015 Chinese Moon mission
China could attempt a manned circumlunar flight in 2015, says outgoing NASA administrator Michael Griffin. Griffin, a George Bush appointee who left...
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Kuwait's Wataniya set for launch
Kuwait's latest carrier Wataniya takes to the air confident its premium-focused product can prosper even in a downturn
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NewsAirbus to continue with Tianjin ramp-up plan
Airbus will pursue plans to increase the production rate of its new Chinese A320 assembly line, but the target of four aircraft a month could be revised...
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Virgin Nigeria to launch extended range variant of E-170
Virgin Nigeria has been revealed as the launch customer for the extended range version of the Embraer 170. The Lagos-based carrier holds standing orders...
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Rolls-Royce completes HiSTED YJ102R engine test
Rolls-Royce has completed an initial test of its YJ102R engine for the US military's ...
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Consolidation looms in China
More signs have emerged that a fresh wave of consolidation may hit the Chinese market, with Air China's parent company confirming it is in talks to acquire...
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Lessors face uncertain 2009 as demand drops
The extent to which demand for air travel will decline this year is the big unknown for the aircraft leasing sector, which faces reduced lease rates and a lack of available financing
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Cessna renames piston singles
Cessna has renamed its Cessna 350 and 400 piston singles the 350 Corvalis and 400 Corvalis TT (twin turbocharged)...
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Frontier outlines post-bankruptcy hopes
Frontier Airlines has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since last April, but is confident that its reduced fleet and network, as well as its strong...
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E-freight gains momentum
Despite a certain amount of scepticism at its launch, IATA's initiative to make the air cargo industry paperless is rapidly gaining momentum, although some geographical holes remain that will need to be plugged
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PICTURES: MBDA's Brimstone missile makes RAF combat debut
The UK Royal Air Force has flown its first operational sortie over Iraq carrying an upgraded version of MBDA's Brimstone ...
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Thai seeks cash from govt as losses mount
Thai Airways International is seeking a 20-30 billion baht ($572-858 million) bridging loan from the Thai Government because it has loans it needs to refinance...
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Opinion
Comment: Alitalia fights back
For years it has seemed as if Alitalia was surely destined for the history books. But in a remarkable turnaround the Italian flag carrier is fighting back, having defied economic logic and survived with a new partner in tow and brighter prospects
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Market Outlook: 2009 will be a year of action for airlines
This year will see airlines adjusting to the downturn, writes Chris Tarry. Analysis from Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight
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Biodiesel powers Atlas rocket engine
A vegetable-based diesel fuel has been used to power a Rocketdyne...
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Obama: Defence knowns and unknowns
The US defence sector is flourishing - but the administration will need to sort out some inherited complications...