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SpaceX completes Merlin 1C booster testing
SpaceX has completed testing of its latest Merlin rocket engine in preparation for a Falcon 1 launch in the first quarter of 2008. The kerosene-fuelled Merlin...
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CAE named for Canadian C-130/CH-47 training programme
Canada has named CAE as the only compliant bidder to provide training systems for its planned Boeing...
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UK argues for commercial role in lunar exploration
The UK is urging government-funded space agencies to focus their Moon mission efforts on developing technologies that do not yet exist - and leave development...
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New Euro-Russian manned spacecraft concept expected in 2008
The European Space Agency is pushing to have ready by March or April next year a firm concept for the joint...
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Comment - Killer security
Pilots across the world are tired of being treated unreasonably by airport staff and putting up with inconsistent practices. In the UK there is evidence that this now threatens flight safety
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SAS Q400 accident probe points to maintenance error
Danish investigators have indicated that a maintenance error led to the landing-gear actuator blockage that caused a Scandinavian Airlines Bombardier Q400...
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UK Transport Department slammed for endangering airline safety
Airline safety is being compromised by airport security procedures, according to the UK's highly respected...
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Accident report: SAS crew nearly loses control of a Dash 8 Q400 on approach
A mishandled propeller overspeed in an SAS Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 on approach almost led to loss of control, says a new report by the Swedish accident investigation...
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FAA proposes fix for737’s errant cabin entertainment wires
The US Federal Aviation Administration wants Boeing 737 operators based in the USA to install new circuit breakers, relays,...
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Boeing goes full stretch with passenger 747-8
Calls by Emirates Airlines for a shortened 747-8 Intercontinental have been...
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Air Contractors selected as lead Europe Airpost bidder
French postal service La Poste has selected Dublin-based freight operator Air Contractors as the preferred bidder for its airline subsidiary Europe Airpost. Paris...
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Nacelles MRO operation gets Goodrich into Istanbul
Goodrich is to team up with Turkish Airlines' Technic division to establish an Istanbul-based joint venture company that will perform maintenance, repair...
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Italy special: beyond Turin
The region around Turin - the workshop of Italy - is the latest to promote itself to the global industry as a one-stop aerospace cluster Murdo Morrison TURIN
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Comment - The Q400 question: just a SAS excuse?
It would be interesting to be a fly on the wall at Scandinavian Airlines' headquarters in Stockholm. Following three undercarriage malfunctions in...