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European breakthrough technologies promise to shrink radically air transport's environmental footprint
Breakthrough technologies that promise to radically shrink the environmental footprint of air transport are being earmarked for European research money for...
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Diamond reveals new engine for D-Jet, schedule delay
Diamond Aircraft has selected a more powerful engine for its single-engine, five-seat D-Jet ,...
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Australia reaches agreement with Kaman on Super Seasprite cancellation
Australia has reached an agreement with Kaman on the cancellation of the country's Super Seasprite helicopter project, with the decision projected to result...
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Biofuel not the answer
Addressing the impact of aviation on climate change through the use of biofuels is not the solution because of the scale of the industry and the shortage...
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USAF buys 16 AESA radars to upgrade F-15Cs
Boeing has received the first contract to retrofit US Air Force active duty F-15Cs with the latest...
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Czech Republic seeks bids to replace An-26 transports
The Czech Republic has approached five manufacturers for offers to supply between four and six new transports to replace its air force's fleet of five Antonov...
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Boeing reorganises quality control system to speed 787 production
Boeing is reorganising the lean manufacturing process designed for its 787 programme in a bid to expedite assembly on its much-delayed twinjet project. According...
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CSeries configuration still targets lower end of 100-seat range
Bombardier has refuted speculation that it may seek to grow the CSeries family into the 150-seater market. "We're extremely happy with where we've...
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New report predicts turboprops and jets to take equal shares of trainer market up to 2017
A new report says turboprops and jets will have an equal share of the market for new trainers up to 2017 - but competition between types is going to be fierce
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Credit crunch threatens completions work
Corporate completion work could be hit sharply should a global credit crunch materialise as turmoil in the US sub-prime mortgage market threatens to spread...
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PICTURE: Poland to send upgraded Mi-17 transport helicopters to Afghanistan
The Polish army will deploy four refurbished Mil Mi-17-1V transports and four Mi-24V assault helicopters to Afghanistan in mid-year ...
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Working Week - Keeping clients happy at Bombardier's business aircraft charter operation Skyjet
Mark Hardman, Bombardier Skyjet International's operations manager for Europe, is based at the UK's Farnborough Airport. He talks to Working Week about his part in the booming business aviation world
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Guggenheim chief predicts continuing fuel pressures for aviation
Fuel prices may decline by 10% to 15% from current rates, but long-term trends will remain a major threat for airlines especially in North America, says...