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Picture: KC-767 tanker demonstrates refuelling hoses in flight tests
Boeing has demonstrated extension and retraction of the hoses from the Smiths Aerospace wing aerial refueling pods (WARP) during flight testing of its KC-767 tanker
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Picture: Sonex Aircraft unveils entry-level kitplane for aerobatics
Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based Sonex Aircraft has unveiled an affordable entry-level kitplane for aerobatic competition. The aircraft will cost just $25,000 complete
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NewsThree Airbus jets identified as damaged in Gamco fire
At least three Airbus aircraft were suffered damage in yesterday’s fire at Middle East overhaul firm Gulf Aircraft Maintenance (Gamco), which started in an Airbus A300 said to belong to Qatar Airways.
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Aer Lingus tightens procedures after handler locked in A330 hold
Irish carrier Aer Lingus has amended its aircraft close-up procedures after an Airbus A330-300 started taxiing for a transatlantic flight with a ground-handler accidentally locked in the cargo hold.
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NewsAirbus lobbies General Electric to offer GEnx for A350 XWB
Airbus chief lobbies General Electric to offer GEnx for A350 XWB following airline pressure for alternative to Rolls-Royce Trent engine.
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NewsIsrael in talks with USA over F-22 orders
Israel has approached the USA about acquiring Lockheed Martin F-22s as concern mounts about new threats to the country’s regional air superiority
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Long-term plan to tackle CRJ cold weather flap failures pursued
A long-term action plan aimed at significantly improving Bombardier CRJ100/200 flap system performance is on the agenda for an upcoming meeting between the manufacturer, regulators and operators.
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Aerobatics in a 757?
Just how manoeuvrable is the 757 - this video shows the aircraft perfoming a vertical climb
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NewsVote for the winners of the Flight Awards
For the first time you have the chance to help vote on the winners of the product categories in the Flight Awards. Read on to see how you can decide who goes on the shortlists.
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Eclipse 500 makes European debut at Aero 2007
Eclipse Aviation's Eclipse 500 very light jet (VLJ) is scheduled to make its European debut at Aero 2007.
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Pictures: Heathrow's new control tower to open this Saturday
Heathrow airport's new control tower will go fully operational on Saturday 21 April, according to UK air traffic services provider NATS.
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Delta tree-planting scheme aims to offset carbon emissions
Delta Air Lines unveiled a plan that it says will help offset carbon emissions associated with air travel.
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News2006 was the safest year ever for air travel, IATA report confirms
IATA confirms 2006 showed the lowest accident rate ever for world airlines