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When East meets West: new regional jet manufacturers target Western market
The emergence of new regional jet manufacturers is giving regional carriers more choices than ever before. But can the manufacturers overcome resistance...
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SIA to offer private cabins on A380
"Suites" class provides unprecedented level of luxury and even a double bed for couples travelling together Singapore Airlines (SIA) has raised the...
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Alitalia draws up shortlist
Three carriers make Alitalia's shortlist with SkyTeam partner Air France-KLM the frontrunner Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, Aeroflot and Italian carrier...
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US airlines eye spin-offs
American, Delta and United may follow Air Canada's lead in selling off subsidiaries US legacy carriers are focusing on divestitures and spin-offs,...
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Star Alliance entry to fuel EgyptAir expansion
Egypt's flag carrier plans to double traffic, expand fleet, capitalise on Cairo airport upgrade and sell 20% stake EgyptAir is planning major network...
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Banamex wins battle for Aeromexico
Citigroup's Mexican arm promises no major changes for flag carrier and a $240 million cash injection In a photo finish, a group comprised...
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SkyEurope bids to be Europe's first requied navigation performance precision approach user
SkyEurope Airlines has engaged Seattle, Washington-based...
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NewsUS safety body demands unmanned air vehicle changes following Predator crash
After investigating an unmanned air vehicle accident in the USA in 2006, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that transponders in UAVs...
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Lockheed Martin success clears path for shorter en-route separation
The success of Lockheed Martin's en-route modernisation (ERAM) ...
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NASA initiates Lunar Lander ascent main engine development
NASA is to specify an expendable, liquid oxygen (LOX)- and liquid methane (LCH4)-powered ascent main propulsion engine for its Constellation...
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Singapore Airlines unveils A380 cabin and lays out service plans
Singapore Airlines is using the introduction of its A380 fleet to set a new benchmark in premium cabins in the form of fully enclosed first-class suites. The...
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Shuttle and ISS in perfect Harmony
The International Space Station's 7m (22.9ft)-long pressurised cylindrical Node 2 module "Harmony" is pictured being loaded into the payload bay of NASA's...
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EU selects more than €400 million in research projects for 2008 start
Meeting environmental targets, preparing for the next generation of single-aisle airliners and increasing co-operation with central Europe are the goals...
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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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Orion to orbit Earth for six days before lunar injection
NASA's Orion crew exploration vehicle could be orbiting the Earth for six days after it is docked with the Lunar Lander. There will also be three lunar orbit...
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Daydream believer: How different is the Boeing 787?
dayDREAM believer STEPHEN TRIMBLE WASHINGTON DC The 787 is different - not least because Boeing decided to rewrite the rules of aircraft exterior...