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China Eastern ownership saga continues
The saga regarding the future ownership of China Eastern Airlines, China's third largest carrier, continues to play out, as government officials are looking...
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Airport IT trends 2008
It has taken a long time, but advances in making the traveller's journey through the airport less painful are being made, according to the latest Airport...
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Lockheed to perform first UK flight of Desert Hawk UAV
British Army operations using Lockheed Martin's Desert Hawk III unmanned air vehicle will receive a significant boost later this month, with the type to be flown for the first time in UK airspace.
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NewsFAA: DayJet parks fleet
The US Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed that per-seat on-demand Part 135 start-up DayJet has “parked” all of its Eclipse 500 very light jets (VLJs) except for one that will be used for executive transport.
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Tahoma Convair 580 crashed on first flight after cable-rigging check
US investigators have disclosed that the Air Tahoma Convair 580 freighter which crashed in Ohio earlier this month was conducting its first flight following...
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R-R details three-shaft RB285 study for 150-seat market
Rolls-Royce is studying an advanced three-shaft engine that could rival the CFM...
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The recorders that could revolutionise light helicopter safety
A working flight data recorder the size of a cigarette packet, weighing less than 1kg (2lb) and costing less than $500, has been developed. In flight trials...
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UAS pilot gap becomes top priority for USAF
Addressing a critical shortage of pilots to operate unmanned air systems has moved to the top of the modernisation priorities for the US Air Force's newly...
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Future Lynx engine gets EASA certification
Honeywell/Rolls-Royce joint venture LHTEC has received EASA type certification for the CTS800-4N engine, to equip two AgustaWestland products ...
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Lan joins TNT as possible A320SF launch operator
South American carrier Lan has emerged as a possible launch operator for the Airbus A320 converted freighter while TNT Airways also continues to study acquiring...
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Russia's Dalavia halts operations
Russia's Far East carrier Dalavia has ceased operations citing fears of going into bankruptcy. The company suspended, as of 17 September, selling tickets...
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NewsKuwaiti finance house to establish flying academy in Malaysia
(Corrects spelling of company name in second para) A Kuwaiti finance and investment company Al Aqeelah LFI group plans to establish an aviation training...
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No evidence of engine fire in Aeroflot-Nord 737 crash
Investigators examining the Aeroflot-Nord Boeing 737-500 crash have found no evidence of engine fire, and say both powerplants were operating before the...
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Cockpit displays enter F-16 upgrade fray
A brewing industry battle to upgrade thousands of older-model Lockheed Martin F-16s is broadening beyond radars to the cockpit displays that could soon be...
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NewsVIDEO & PICTURES: Qantas talking to Airbus on A350s, more A380s
Qantas is discussing with Airbus a follow-on order for the A380 as part of its ongoing fleet renewal programme, and is also considering the A350. Speaking...
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PICTURE: Italian air force deploys C-27J Spartans to Afghanistan
Two Alenia Aeronautica C-27J Spartan tactical transports have left Pisa air base for a frontline debut in Afghanistan ...
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USAF aims to complete CSAR-X deal by year-end
Signing a contract for a next-generation, combat search and rescue (CSAR-X) helicopter by end-year has assumed a new significance now that the US Air Force...
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China's ARJ21 to have first flight in late October
AVIC I Commercial Aircraft (ACAC) plans to have the first flight of the ARJ21-700 in late October and hopes to have it on display at the Zhuhai airshow in...
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Schwartz to push for predecessor's next-generation bomber concept
Industry has been waiting for the US Air Force to commit funding for the next-generation bomber, and new chief of staff General Norton Schwartz opened the...