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Boeing strike forces V Australia to delay launch
V Australia has had to delay its launch by at least two months as the strike at Boeing's plants holds up delivery of its 777-300ERs. The new Australian long-haul...
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Boeing completes 787 high-pressure test
Boeing completed the first of three major tests for the 787 static airframe on 27 September required to clear the aircraft to make its first flight. The...
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NBAA 2008: Flexible Fred rises to the fractional challenge
Flexible Fred rises to the fractional challenge
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Further airline consolidation not likely, predicts Boyd
Airlines are more likely to focus on strengthening alliance ties rather than forge sweeping merger agreements, despite SkyTeam alliance members Delta Air...
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Fuel volatility makes strategising difficult: AMR exec
Volatility and the uncertainty surrounding fuel costs have made it all but impossible to develop long-term business strategies, a top executive at American...
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Brazil names three finalists for F-X2 contract, rejects three others
Brazil's F-X2 fighter competition has eliminated three of the six bidders as the focus shifts to scrutinising the technology transfer and offset proposals...
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Eurofighter gets serious about Japan's F-X contest
The Eurofighter Typhoon is becoming a serious contender in Japan's forthcoming F-X fighter competition, with industry sources saying that Tokyo is taking...
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High temperature fuel cell readied for first ever take-off
An Antares motor glider is due to test fly a novel type of fuel cell by the...
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Sky Warrior completes take-off and landings using AAI control station
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) Sky Warrior unmanned air vehicle has completed automatic take-off and landings using the Extended Range/Multi-Purpose...
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Alenia seeks partner for USAF M-346 campaign
Alenia North America is actively looking for a US manufacturer to support or potentially lead its forthcoming campaign to sell the Alenia Aermacchi M-346...
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Judge overturns USAF KC-135 tanker depot contract decision
The US Air Force has stopped work on a new Boeing KC-135 programmed depot maintenance contract after an appeals court ordered the...
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German MALE decision expected in December
Germany's Ministry of Defence is to select a contractor for its medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle in December with the winning manufacturer...
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Elbit Hermes-900 first flight planned by year end
Elbit Systems is planning the first flight of its Hermes-900...
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Avianca inks A330 sale/leaseback deal with ACG
Leasing firm Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has acquired its first new Airbus A330s under a sale/leaseback agreement for 10 Rolls-Royce Trent 700-powered-200s...
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USAF may buy new self-protection system for Afghan-bound G222s
Alenia is discussing with the US Air Force a potential self-protection system upgrade for the 18 ex-Italian air force G222s being acquired by the USA for...
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Bombardier Global 5000 in the sweet spot
The latest version of Bombardier's Global 5000 large-cabin business jet is not just a top-class aircraft - its ability to hold its value makes it a shrewd investment too
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New C-17 deal launches 12-nation airlift consortium
Boeing has secured a new order for two C-17s to an international consortium comprised of 10 NATO members and Finland and Sweden. The long-awaited deal was...
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All for one, one for all
Cobham is bringing its businesses under a single brand to boost its bid for tier 2 status
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Regional Paraguaya promises November launch
Asuncion-based start-up Regional Paraguaya has reaffirmed that it is preparing its first scheduled flight for 2 November. A local press briefing was...