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NTSB sends FAA urgent recommendation for P&W inspections
An urgent recommendation has been sent to FAA by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to require operators to cut inspection intervals for...
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Hong Kong disputes report blaming fatigue for Cathay ground collision
Flight standards authorities in Hong Kong are disputing Swedish investigators' findings that fatigue contributed to a Cathay Pacific Boeing 747's sustaining...
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New Nose unveils carbonfibre seaplane
A new carbonfibre twin-engined seaplane based on the design of the 1949 Grumman Albatross has been unveiled by US engineering firm The New Nose, which is...
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R-R undertakes secret studies into public perception of open rotors
Rolls-Royce believes its "holy grail" quest for a low-noise high-efficiency open rotor engine could finally have ended following promising early tests -...
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NewsAirbus-owned A340 flies P&W geared turbofan engine
An Airbus-owned A340 has embarked a 75 flight hour test programme for the Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) engine. The initial...
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NewsGoodrich gets nod for new V2500 cowl design
FAA has granted Goodrich supplemental type certification for new, lightweight fan cowl design on the International Aero Engines V2500 nacelle. Goodrich...
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Engine makers aim for share in turboprop resurgence
Engine manufacturers hope to participate in the turboprop resurgence. New GE subsidiary Walter Engines in particular is confident it can secure sales...
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Air China shareholders approve A330, 777 and 737 orders
Air China shareholders have approved the purchase of 20 more Airbus A330s as well as 15 Boeing 777-300ERs and 30 Boeing 737-800s, allowing deliveries to...
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NewsPICTURES: Cathay 747 tractor collision inquiry cites crew fatigue
Swedish investigators believe pilot fatigue contributed to a Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-200 freighter's sustaining heavy engine damage...
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NewsMultiple bird-strike damages Estonian Air 737
Baltic carrier Estonian Air has withdrawn a Boeing 737-500 for examination and repair after it was damaged by multiple bird-strikes on approach to Tallinn. The...
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CTT anti-humidity system to be offered for A350 XWB
Anti-humidity equipment developed by Sweden's CTT Systems is to be offered for the Airbus A350 XWB following an agreement with Honeywell and Germany's Nord-Micro. Honeywell...
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Low-pressure compressor completes Vital tests
A low-pressure compressor, integrated into an aeronautic engine fan module, has successfully completed a seven-week test programme as part of the European...
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NBAA 2008: Advanced bizjet APU for on course for certification
Advanced bizjet APU for on course for certification
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CTT overcomes AD woes to gain major ANZ endorsement
CTT Systems is now to supply the 787, A380 and A350 XWB, despite a small workforce and a run-in with the regulators
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Volvo Aero's outgoing president talks about technology strategy
Volvo Aero's shift from blueprint manufacturer to lightweight pioneer has yielded involvement in the A380, 747-8 and 787
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Avianca inks A330 sale/leaseback deal with ACG
Leasing firm Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has acquired its first new Airbus A330s under a sale/leaseback agreement for 10 Rolls-Royce Trent 700-powered-200s...