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Carbon nanotubes enable self-healing surfaces say researchers
A technique enabling composite structures to initiate self-healing repairs to surface cracking has been demonstrated by researchers at the Rensselaer...
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Twin Otter crash inquiry recommends elevator cable checks
French investigators are recommending inspection of elevator cables on de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters after discovering severe fraying on the Air...
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American Airlines drives efficiency with MD-80 tail cone retrofits
A programme launched roughly two years ago by American Airlines to improve the aerodynamics of its Boeing MD-80s is progressing, with 51 aircraft now flying...
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Mitsubishi formally offers new MRJ regional jet to airlines
Having signed up Pratt & Whitney to supply its geared turbofan (GTF), Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to establish a new company to develop, manufacture...
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Euro row compromises security overhaul
Moves to overhaul Europe's bewildering set of rules covering aviation security could come to nothing owing to continued wrangling between European transport...
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Australia's flying doctors prescribe ADS-B
The Western Operations division of Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) expects to have 11 aircraft...
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Ultra effort behind Airbus A380's service entry
With the A380 poised to make its service debut, we ask the key stakeholders - Airbus, Singapore Airlines, Rolls-Royce and Panasonic Avionics - about their preparations for this high-profile inaugural
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Keeping up the Airbus A380 entertainment
When the first Airbus A380 enters service with Singapore Airlines on 25 October, one of the most extensive testing programmes for an in-flight entertainment...
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Rolls-Royce settles into a launch groove for A380
Rolls-Royce has found itself at the forefront for the introductions of three new widebody airliners so far this decade. As well as being the lead supplier...
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China Airlines appoints new engineering head following safety incidents
China Airlines has appointed an experienced ex-Cathay Pacific Airways engineering executive to head its maintenance and engineering department in the wake...
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China looks to ease restriction on age limit of imported freighter aircraft
China is looking to lift its 15-year age limit on imported freighter aircraft, giving a boost to Chinese cargo airlines wishing to source secondhand aircraft.
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Day dawns for air taxi operator DayJet
The day for DayJet is here at last. The "per-seat, on-demand" operator held its grand opening on 2 October in Florida...
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PICTURE: Airbus says there is a market for the A380 freighter conversion
Airbus is reacting to concerns that appraisers are setting A380 residual values too low by re-emphasising the ultra-large airliner's long-term viability...