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Russia flies first production MiG-29 for Indian navy
RSK MiG has flown the first production MiG-29K/KUB carrier-based multi-role combat aircraft for the Indian navy. The two-seat MiG-29KUB flew on 18 March from the company’s Lukhovitsy test centre near Moscow. MiG is producing 12 single-seat MiG-29Ks and four tandem-seat MiG-29KUBs under a contract signed in January 2004. The aircraft ...
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NewsBrussels offers European airframer €4 million to develop revolutionary active wing
Brussels is offering one European airframer €4 million ($6 million) to design and manufacture a...
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Financial markets fallout creeps into aviation assets
With no let-up in sight to the fallout in the financial markets, the gravitational effect these troubles are having on aviation assets is becoming more evident...
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News Focus: Dubai to launch low-cost carrier
News Focus: Dubai to launch low-cost carrier Dubai's decision to establish a low-cost carrier with support from Emirates will ensure its new airport...
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Boeing investigates as landing Saudi 777 suffers wing damage
Boeing has sent a team of specialists to Saudi Arabia to assist with investigating an incident in which a Saudi Arabian Airlines 777-200ER suffered damage...
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Pratt & Whitney readies GTF for second phase of testing
Pratt & Whitney will begin the second phase of ground-testing of its GTF geared turbofan in April at its testing site in West Palm Beach, Florida. In preparation...
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Southwest fined $10.2m for missing fleet inspections
US FAA fines Southwest $10.2 million for missing fleet inspections Southwest Airlines grounded nearly 7% of its Boeing 737 fleet in mid-March after...
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AWAS seeks to offload mixed package of 26 aircraft
Lessor AWAS is in the market taking bids on a 26-aircraft portfolio that has an estimated value of around $720 million,...
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Embraer takes “sober” approach to next-gen narrowbody studies
Embraer acknowledges that the emergence of new airliners in the 100-130 seat sector will dent its market share, but is refusing to be rushed on developing...
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GMG to order 777s, 787s to challenge Biman
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set for a new challenge on international routes from privately owned GMG...
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Low-cost carriers step up French invasion
kerry ezard london Low-costs step up French invasion Budget carriers are expanding their operations in France in spite of high entry barriers...
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Interjet launches failed takeover bid for Aviacsa
kerry ezard london Mexico's Interjet tries to buy Aviacsa Low-cost carrier Interjet has signalled a...