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FARNBOROUGH 2008: CSeries kicks off with $2.8bn Lufthansa orders
Bombardier yesterday launched its long-awaited CSeries on the back of a $2.8 billion order from Lufthansa.
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GE to launch improved version of Walter M601
GE Aviation and newly acquired partner Walter Engines intend to soon launch a higher powered and more reliable version of the Czech manufacturer's M601 turboshaft...
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A giant leap: F-35 readies for production ramp-up
Now that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has made it into the air, the next challenge is to step up production
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X Prize foundation to foster alternative fuels competition
As the push to certifIcate a full biofuel by 2013 continues, the US Federal Aviation Administration has awarded half a million dollars to the X Prize foundation...
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New engine technologies figure in Boeing's 737 update studies
Boeing is examining wide range of possible improvements for its current family of 737s - including new engine technology - as...
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Second Kalitta 747-200 in six weeks destroyed in crash landing
All eight people on board a Kalitta Air Boeing 747-200 freighter that came down near Bogotá airport in Colombia survived the accident, despite the fact that...
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Pratt & Whitney's GTF cleared for flight testing
Pratt & Whitney's GTF cleared for flight testing
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Tomorrow can wait as Airbus and Boeing leave next generation narrowbody development on the back burner
Airbus - like Boeing - is refusing to bow to pressure for rapid development of a next generation narrowbody as it focuses near-term efforts on improving today's models
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Turboprops are back with a vengeance
The resurgence in demand for turboprops that began a few years ago shows no sign of diminishing,...
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As Airbus A350 takes shape, can it avoid the A380's troubles?
The A350 XWB is taking shape and is on schedule. Airbus is determined to avoid any repetition of the delays that have beset A380 production - can it succeed?
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Regional jet leasing yet to take off
Major aircraft lessors remain wary of entering the regional jet leasing market, and new programmes seem likely to bring only incremental changes
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Engine rivals battle to attract next generation of narrowbodies
powerplant rivals battle to attract next generation Pratt & Whitney's rivals have been content to mostly...
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ATR outfits test aircraft with new Thales flightdeck
ATR is equipping an ATR 72 test aircraft with the new Thales flightdeck that will be installed on its improved -600 family, with the aim of beginning flight...