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NewsEngine flameouts preceded EC135 crash in Glasgow
UK investigators have determined that the Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 engines on an Airbus Helicopters EC135T2 that crashed through the roof of a pub in Glasgow had flamed out despite the presence of fuel in the system.
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Transaero gets all-clear for new London and Houston routes
Transaero has gained rights to serve London from St Petersburg and Houston from Moscow.
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ANALYSIS: Big two exchange blows over widebody strategies
Airbus and Boeing crossed swords during the Singapore air show over their contrasting strategies in the widebody sector, with each questioning the other’s logic for product development.
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NewsWarsaw to extend Su-22 service life
The Polish air force's fleet of Sukhoi Su-22 combat aircraft is to be upgraded, defence minister Tomasz Siemoniak has announced.
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NewsPoland confirms M-346 selection after Deblin tests
Poland's defence ministry has confirmed its selection of the Alenia Aermacchi M-346 for its air force's advanced jet trainer requirement, after the completion of verification flights with the type from Deblin air base.
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ANALYSIS: Experts divided on merits of ASEAN-EU open skies
European and Asian ministers met this week in Singapore for talks that could eventually lead to the creation of what EU transport commissioner Siim Kallas describes as “an essential missing link” – an open-skies agreement between the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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NewsRAF pauses Voyager operations after in-flight incident
The UK Royal Air Force has temporarily suspended operations with its new fleet of Airbus A330 Voyager tanker/transports, after one its current six examples was involved in an unexplained flight incident.
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NewsEurope presses on with Ariane 6 feasibility study
The European Space Agency is pressing ahead with its bid to develop a successor to its Ariane 5 heavy launcher by ordering continued feasibility studies, in preparation for a system requirements review in November 2014.
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Norwegian gains Irish AOC
Ireland has granted Norwegian Air International an air operator's certificate and operating licence.
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ANALYSIS: Challenges facing Spohr in Lufthansa's top job
Carsten Spohr’s standing as Lufthansa’s next chief executive will depend on delivery of his predecessor’s Score restructuring programme and follow-up initiatives. But perhaps the bigger challenge for the German carrier will be to accept that success on crucially important long-haul routes to Asia seems to hinge on partnership with ...
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EU and ASEAN to negotiate open-skies agreement
Representatives of the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed in principle to start negotiations on a comprehensive open-skies deal, following a two-day summit in Singapore.
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SINGAPORE: Higher-density seating will boost A380 appeal - Amedeo
New A380 customer Amedeo will focus its marketing efforts around simple, higher-density seating configurations to create greater demand for Airbus's ultra-large aircraft.
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SINGAPORE: Saab looks for additional Thai Gripen sale
Saab is in discussions with Thailand for six additional Gripen C/D fighters, the Swedish company says.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Alenia Aermacchi mounts C-27J sales offensive
Alenia Aermacchi launched a new sales offensive with its C-27J medium transport at the show, with a company official describing the type as “superior to any competitor, in all categories”.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Amedeo firms up 20 A380s
Lessor Amedeo, formerly known as Doric Lease, has firmed up its previously announced commitment for 20 Airbus A380s.
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SINGAPORE: VIDEO - Production system key to Boeing’s 757 successor studies
Deciding on the production system that Boeing adopts for any new aircraft developed to address the niche in the narrowbody market previously filled by the 757 will be a key aspect of its studies to ensure low production costs.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Scar pod leaves mark on show
Airborne Technologies left its mark on the Singapore air show by unveiling the Scar reconnaissance pod, which the Austrian company is offering as a hassle-free adaptation for special mission tasks.
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SR Technics to offer A320-family sharklet retrofit
Maintenance firm SR Technics is to offer retrofit of sharklet wing-tips on Airbus A320-family aircraft from next year.
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ANALYSIS: Why PW1000G is 'the future' for MTU
Michael Schreyögg has no doubts about the importance to MTU of the Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1000G geared turbofan. “It is our future,” says Schreyögg, chief programme officer and board member at the Munich-based engine specialist, which has an 18% share in an engine that will be built in its ...
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NewsPilatus introduces enhancements to PC-12 NG
Pilatus has incorporated a handful of enhancements into its PC-12 NG, in an effort to stimulate sales and retain customer interest in its single-engined turboprop.