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Lockheed Martin successfully test LOCAAS
Lockheed Martin has conducted a successful operator-in-the-loop flight test of “LOCAAS”, a low-cost autonomous attack missile system.
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Ryanair looks to IFE, phones and gambling for extra revenues
Irish low cost carrier Ryanair has signalled renewed enthusiasm for revenue-generating in-flight services, including its hope to trial an onboard gambling solution in 2007.
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Gulfstream Aerospace confident of maintenance approvals
Gulfstream Aerospace is confident of receiving full maintenance approvals for its current product range at its European facility by early next year, as the company hints at further non-US expansion.
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Varig's shareholding foundation approves TAP investment
Brazilian carrier Varig’s majority shareholder has approved a plan under which TAP Portugal will acquire Varig’s cargo and maintenance units.
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Air Canada to take 777s in early 2007 under new plan
ACE Aviation Holdings has reopened talks with Boeing for Air Canada to take delivery of a new fleet of 777 aircraft in early 2007, after a dispute over pay rates was resolved by binding arbitration.
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NewsPIA inks deal to replace F27s with ATR 42s
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has finalised an order for seven ATR 42-500 turboprops, concluding a deal which has been anticipated since July.
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NewsBoeing confirms Ariana order for four 737-700s
Boeing has confirmed an order from Ariana Afghan Airlines for four new 737-700s for delivery from 2009 as well as a lease deal for two 757-200s.
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North American pilots vote in favor of strike action
Pilots at North American Airlines today voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action against the carrier.
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IATA steps up e-freight initiative
Industry body IATA aims to see its e-freight initiative implemented on key trade routes by 2007 ahead of its aim to bring in paperless air cargo processing by the end of 2010.
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Interjet finalises deal for up to 20 A320s
Mexican startup Interjet has finalised its memorandum of understanding with Airbus for up to 20 A320s.
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ISS celebrates five years of continuous human presence
Commander Bill McArthur and Flight Engineer Valery Tokarev will today celebrate five years of continuous human presence on the international space station.
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Global Hawk tests ability to detect airborne targets
The U.S. Navy's most advanced unmanned aerial system, the RQ-4A Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration (GHMD), took part in a demonstration flight with the Air Force last week.
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Laser alternatives sought for anti-terror protection
The US Congress has directed the Bush administration to invest in alternatives to laser jammers to protect commercial airliners from missile attack, with one group of legislators singling out the Raytheon Vigilant Eagle ground-based high-power microwave system as a financially “compelling” option.
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Edge of success
As NBAA 2005 dawns, much of the attention is focused on flight tests of the first generation very light jets. But are they living up to expectations?
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EU expected to adopt ‘geographic return’ rules
Calls made for flexibility and reduced political interference in space contracts
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Business dangers
The imminent arrival of very light jets threatens topile more pressure on business aviation to get itshouse in order on safety