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Controllers claim ATC automation contributed to September Gol-Legacy collision over Brazil
Air traffic controller representatives have expressed strong concerns over the Brasilia area control centre connected with September’s fatal mid-air collision, claiming that automated procedures may have contributed to the accident.
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UK defence audit reveals most procurement projects on track, but MoD refuses to reveal Eurofighter Typhoon overspend for 'commercial reasons'
The UK Ministry of Defence is doing a better job of keeping its biggest defence procurement projects on time and budget, although the MBDA Meteor long-range air-to-air missile is now set to enter service a year late, in August 2013. The MoD is also still refusing to disclose what it ...
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USAF starts routine flights over USA of Global Hawk UAV, following completion of Block 10 operational testing
The US Air Force's 9th Reconnaissance Wing last week began its first routine training missions with the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle from Beale AFB, California following the completion of operational assessment testing of the Block 10 air vehicle on 18 November.
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AOC and 737s top Iraqi's agenda
Carrier releases request for proposals as it seeks to replace ageing fleet and register aircraft it already owns
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Indonesia turns to Russia for new fighters and helicopters
Jakarta decides against upgrading F-16s in case of another US arms embargo
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JSF partners round on depleted uranium bullets
Programme office warns that nations will have to pay for qualifying alternatives