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FARNBOROUGH: Alabama keeps fingers crossed over oil-spill impact
State of Alabama officials are keeping their fingers firmly crossed that the region's aerospace industry will remain unaffected by the BP oil spill, and that EADS will win the US Air Force's KC-X tanker contract and bring much-needed jobs to Mobile.
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Research team develops morphed wing for UAVs
Flight-testing is scheduled to begin in 2011 of a morphed wing prototype for unmanned air vehicles that uses in-built shape memory alloy actuators that deform...
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NewsSolar-powered aircraft takes off for first night flight
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA prototype took off this morning for what is intended to be its first night flight using only the power of the sun. HB-SIA...
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IATA remains neutral on pilot retirement age
The International Air Transport Association has responded to a request for clarification of its position on pilot age limits - by stating that it has no...
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NewsLatest EU blacklist bans Iran Air A320s and 747s
European safety authorities have expanded the operating restrictions imposed on Iran Air to include a ban on allowing the carrier's Airbus A320s, Boeing...
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Phase two of EU-US Open Skies to be signed tomorrow
Phase two of the European Union-USA Open skies agreement will be signed tomorrow during a transport council meeting in Luxembourg.
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Ryanair to re-open Valencia base
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is to re-open its base at Valencia in Spain this winter, following a commitment from the local tourism ministry to provide marketing...
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Airlines urged to speed up preparations for EU emissions trading
Aviation's inclusion in the European Union's emissions trading system is just around the corner. While legal challenges and industry attempts for a global concensus continue, airlines are being advised to get their preparations underway before its too late
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Gatwick Airport drops 'London' brand ahead of £1bn revamp
London Gatwick Airport is to be known simply as Gatwick Airport and will undergo a £1 billion ($1.48 billion) facelift, its new owner Global Infrastructure...
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FL Technics to treble line maintenance network
Lithuania's FL Technics plans to more than treble the number of its line maintenance stations in Europe by 2012 as part of a $25 million investment programme. The...
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Oxford Airport to open new regional aircraft MRO facility
Oxford Airport in the UK is constructing a new £3 million ($4.4 million) maintenance, repair and overhaul facility that will accommodate regional aircraft...
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BA cabin crew union to issue fresh strike ballot to members
British Airways faces the possibility of further industrial action with the union representing its flight attendants planning to issue another ballot. A...
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Air France to begin Tokyo A380 service on 1 September
Air France will deploy its fourth Airbus A380 on the Paris-Tokyo Narita route from 1 September. The carrier will operate the route three times a week...
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Phase two of EU-US open skies to be signed this month
Phase two of the European Union-USA Open Skies agreement will be signed by the end of this month, according to Spain's foreign affairs minister Miguel Angel...
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BAE sells five 146s to South African leasing company
South African leasing company African Airlines Investments (AAI) has acquired five British Aerospace 146s from BAE Systems. Three of the aircraft are...
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Ryanair to launch 20 routes from new Barcelona El Prat base
Ryanair has confirmed that it will base five aircraft at Barcelona El Prat and launch 20 routes from the airport in September. The Irish budget carrier...
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Avolon seals A330-200 joint venture with AerCap
Newly-launched Irish leasing company Avolon has entered into a joint venture with Dutch lessor AerCap to acquire three Airbus A330-200s. Avolon has...
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INTERIORS: Airbus spices up galley offering
Airbus is focusing on three airlines interested in installing its new Spice (space innovative catering equipment) galley cart, and is hoping to announce...
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INTERIORS: Optimares has designs on seat market
Italian seat manufacturer Optimares is using the Aircraft Interiors Expo to introduce itself to the market, and is hoping its focus on designing around customer wants and needs will make it stand out from the competition.