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NewsChina considers commercial Shenzhou flights
In the second quarter of 2008 a legal bill may be introduced into China's legislative chamber...
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Estonia receives first ASW139 helicopter
The Estonian government has taken delivery of the first of two AgustaWestland AW139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft will be based in Tallinn and used...
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AOPA challenges US customs proposals
A customs proposal that would require general aviation pilots flying internationally to submit flight information and passenger manifests online before entering...
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General aviation briefing
OFFSHORE CONTRACTS CHC Helicopter has been awarded three new contracts and three extensions to provide offshore personnel...
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First Italian solar powered UAV makes debut flights
Researchers from Turin Polytechnic University have for the first time flown a solar-powered unmanned air vehicle demonstrator as part of ongoing European...
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European Light Aviation comes closer
European Light Aviation (ELA) is taking shape under a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) working...
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Behind the US Federal Aviation Administration's action on AMI Jet Charter
Following the investigation into the February 2005 take-off crash of a chartered Bombardier Challenger 600 at Teterboro airport, New Jersey, the US Federal...
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Italy's volcano-monitoring UAV to make debut
Italy’s University of Bologna is to this week make the debut flights of a purpose developed unmanned air vehicle intended for use in low altitude monitoring of volcanos.
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NASA axes Rocketplane Kistler from cargo transport project and reopens funding bids
NASA has announced a new competition for a funded Space Act Agreement (SAA) worth $175 million for its $500...
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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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NewsNASA opens competition for $175 million in funds from terminated COTS agreement with Rocketplane Kistler
NASA expects to choose new COTS competitor in first quarter 2008 after selection process that starts next week
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NewsNASA terminates Rocketplane Kistler's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services demonstration space act agreement
NASA terminates Rocketplane Kistler's COTS agreement after a 30-day minimum formal notification period that saw the resignation of RpK's president Randy Brinkley
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Airbus to offer A350 self-darkening windows
Airbus is to follow the lead of the Boeing 787 and offer electronic self-darkening windows on its A350...
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Airbus A350 in-flight entertainment to have optical fibre backbone
The A350 XWB's proposed in-flight entertainment architecture is an optical fibre backbone with copper wires to seat back systems, while a coaxial cable running...
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Two EU projects spearhead next generation single aisle airliner research
Two European Union Seventh Framework aeronautics research projects have a direct bearing on the planned Airbus A320 replacement, which is expected around...