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Aeroflot looks for consolidation boost
Aeroflot views its acquisition of six other Russian airlines as potentially the first stage in a much-needed consolidation of the country's carriers. The post-Cold War dismantling of the Soviet-era Aeroflot resulted in the creation of hundreds of smaller operators, dozens of which subsequently went out of business or were shut ...
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NewsVIDEO: Turkish Airlines disputes crash inquiry findings on stall recovery
Turkish Airlines has expressed reservations about conclusions of the Dutch inquiry into the crash of a Boeing 737-800 on approach to Amsterdam, notably over...
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EBACE: First A350 Prestige set for 2014 delivery
After a tough year for aircraft orders, Airbus predicts a rise in demand for its corporate jetliners as it looks ahead to 2014 for the first delivery of its first A350 Prestige.
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NewsAeroflot chief: Russia only needs about 30 airlines
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot's chief executive believes that the country needs no more than around 30 airlines given its relatively low passenger mobility.
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VIDEO: BMI will be more than Star feeder: CEO
No plans to break up UK carrier as new chief sees Lufthansa and Star Alliance providing necessary economies of scale
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ASH CLOUD VIDEO: David Learmount analyses the volcanic dilemma
The volcanic ash cloud over Europe has caused an aviation upset on a scale never seen before. David Learmount looks at the issues involved
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Aeroflot branches into in-flight mobile with Russian firm
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot is to equip four of its aircraft with in-flight mobile communications capability developed by a domestic company.Moscow-based...
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Trade associations call for united front to raise industry profile in Europe
Senior representatives from international general aviation trade bodies were calling at Aero Friedrichshafen for industry to create a strong united voice...
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Re-engining - what might need changing?
TECHNOLOGY re-engining - Not just a new powerplant? Airbus and Boeing have given little away about how they would tackle the re-engining of their...
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UK confirms Red Arrows accident in Crete
Two aircraft from the UK Royal Air Force's Red Arrows aerobatic display team have been involved in a mid-air collision during a training exercise in Crete. One...
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VIDEO: Copenhagen - does it make any difference to aviation?
Pronouncements of praise for the achievements of the Copenhagen climate change conference in December are few, but they exist.
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NewsAirbus: 'zero major issues' from A400M flight tests
With over 30h now flown with its first A400M, Airbus Military says it has encountered no major problems with flying the delayed type ...
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NewsVIDEO: Airline Business Debate - The outlook for 2010
ACE Aviation Holdings chairman Robert Milton and industry expert Chris Tarry join Airline Business editor Mark Pilling for a special debate on the depth of the crisis facing the airline industry and the challenges ahead for 2010
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Tin triangle - display-flying the Vulcan
Avro Vulcan XH558 has had more comebacks than Elvis, but funds are urgently needed to keep the bomber airworthy. Display pilot Martin Withers DFC describes the joys and challenges of flying the venerable V-plane
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NewsUPDATED - PICTURES & VIDEO: Airbus celebrates as A400M gets airborne
Airbus Military's A400M has completed its first, 3h 45min flight from San Pablo airport in Spain ...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO:Airbus kicks off A330-200F flight-test campaign
The Airbus A330-200 Freighter has taken off from Toulouse on its maiden flight
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NBAA 09: VIDEO - Boeing shows off custom VIP 787 interior model
Boeing has brought a new model of its VIP-confgured 787 Dreamliner to NBAA. The 1/20 scale model displays a custom interior by Greenpoint Technologies that...
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Eurojet pushes thrust-vectoring technology for Typhoon
The consortium behind the Eurofighter Typhoon is a firm believer in the operational and cost benefits of thrust vectoring. Now it must convince the customers
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VIDEO: Eurojet proposes thrust-vectoring upgrade for Typhoon
Eurofighter and engine supplier Eurojet are stepping up their efforts to interest Typhoon customer nations in a thrust-vectoring upgrade that promises to...
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VIDEO: Vulcan to the sky
The world’s only flying Avro Vulcan XH558 has just finished a hugely successful 2009 display season that took in appearances throughout the UK and mainland Europe.